Sample Lesson Plan
It seems most prudent to give the sample lesson that will introduce the concept of role play presentations, since all those that follow will essentially follow the same pattern. Often I find it advantageous to use a situation that is most closely relative to them. It is easiest to use school rules that seem especially egregious to students (currently it is the prohibition of cell phone use on school grounds). In the case where students all agree, I will play devil's advocate to show that there are alternative perspectives. I also will, if the discussion is less than active, use road rules (like the 25 mph speed limit that I abhor) or simply ask them about rules/ regulations/ laws that upset them to open the dialogue. The important pedagogical point is to make students aware of the opportunity to explore variance in perspective, especially when we think about the law. After this the class will move just as was discussed in the previous section. The outline that follows is an approximation of how this introductory session might proceed.
- Using the LCD projector, display the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board rules and responsibilities for students to begin discussion.
- Introduce theories of social psychology concerning obedience in a lecture format, and then have students give their own examples followed by a short discussion to eliminate any misunderstanding.
- Bring the two previous elements together by introducing the role play exercise that we will be doing over the course of the year. Must make sure that they understand the parameters of their assignments, including the notebook piece that I have mentioned several times during the strategies section.
- Probably the most important part of this introductory lesson will be my modeling the proper style for presentation including timing, annunciation, supplying an outline for arguments, and allowing for questions.
- Students will then receive the role play rubric and choose their topics from the list given.
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