Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Vicerrectoría Académica y de Investigación

Course: Didactics of English
Code: 518022

Activity Guide and Evaluation Rubric – Phase 5 Improvement plan

1. Activity Description

Type of activity: Individual

Evaluation moment: Final
Highest score of the activity: 25 points
The activity starts on: Thursday, May 16, The activity ends on: Wednesday, May 29,
2024 2024
With this activity, you are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes:

Propose improvements in teaching procedures observed in the participation

observation practice.

The activity consists of:

Initial preparation:

Head to the learning environment and read, study, and analyze the contents in Unit 2
if necessary.

Phase 1: Based upon the observations of the classes during the participant observation
practice, consider the following teaching aspects, use the questions to guide your reflection,
bear in mind you do not have to answer all of them but use them to come up with an
insightful answer:

Teacher's role • How does the teacher establish rapport and build relationships
with students?
• How does the teacher facilitate student learning and
encourage active participation?
• How does the teacher demonstrate effective communication
and clarity in their instructions?
• How does the teacher provide support and guidance to
individual students or groups?

Lesson planning • How are the learning objectives clearly defined and aligned
with the curriculum?

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 • How does the lesson incorporate a variety of instructional
strategies and resources?
• How does the lesson sequence and structure effectively
support student learning?
• How does the lesson plan accommodate different learning
styles and student needs?

Classroom • How does the teacher establish and maintain a positive and
management inclusive classroom environment?
• How does the teacher manage student behaviour?
• How does the teacher handle transition between activities and
manage time effectively?
• How does the teacher address individual student needs and
promote a respectful classroom culture?

Use of didactic • How does the teacher select and integrate didactic materials
material to enhance learning?
• How does the teacher utilize visual aids, manipulatives, or
multimedia resources effectively?
• How does the teacher ensure the didactic materials are
relevant and engaging for students?
• How does the teacher provide guidance and facilitate student
interaction with the materials?

Student • How does the teacher actively engage students in the learning
engagement process?
• How does the teacher encourage student participation, critical
thinking, and problem-solving?
• How does the teacher provide opportunities for collaboration
and peer interaction?
• How does the teacher tailor instruction to motivate and
engage diverse student learners?

Technology • How does the teacher incorporate technology into the lesson
integration effectively?
• How does the teacher use technology to enhance instruction,
student engagement, and learning outcomes?
• How does the teacher address any technical issues or
challenges that may arise during the lesson?
• How does the teacher ensure that technology is used
purposefully and supports the learning objectives?

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 Learning • How does the physical classroom environment support student
environment learning and engagement?
• How does the teacher organize and manage classroom
resources to create an optimal learning space?
• How does the teacher promote a positive and inclusive
atmosphere where all students feel valued?
• How does the learning environment foster student
independence, creativity, and exploration?

Step 2: Post your answers to the questions in the forum and create a meaningful discussion
around the topics. Minimum 2 entries on time.

Step 3: Use the reflection in step one to propose an improvement plan which is aimed to
identify specific areas of improvement based on the observations made and develop
strategies for enhancing teaching practices. Use the forecited questions to identify the
strengths and weaknesses in each aspect and finally brainstorm and propose strategies and
actions that can help improve school processes. These strategies should be practical,
realistic, and based on research or best practices in education:

Strengths Weaknesses Improvement strategies

Teacher's role
Lesson planning
Classroom
management
Use of didactic
material
Student engagement
Technology
integration
Learning
environment

Step 4: Product delivery

Create a PDF file that includes the following components:

• Cover Page: Design a cover page for your document following the APA style guidelines.
• Evidence of Forum Participation: Provide evidence of your active participation in the forum,
such as screenshots or relevant excerpts.
• Improvement plan.
• References in APA Style: Include a list of references using the APA style format.
Name the document: Your Full Name_Phase 5_518022
Once your document is complete, submit it to the evaluation environment for assessment.

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For the development of the activity consider that:

In the Initial Information Environment, you must:

Check the general agenda, check your tutor’s synchronous attention schedule, and check the
dates of the web conferences.

In the Learning Environment, you must:

Read, study, and analyze the course contents in detail.
Participate in the forum on time.
Do the activity guide following all the steps.

In the Evaluation Environment, you must:

Submit the activities within the specified deadlines, ensuring that you fulfill all the
requirements outlined in the activity guide.

Evidences of individual work:

The individual evidence to be submitted is:
Create a PDF file that includes the following components:
• Cover Page: Design a cover page for your document following the APA style guidelines.
• Evidence of Forum Participation: Provide evidence of your active participation in the forum,
such as screenshots or relevant excerpts.
• Improvement plan.
• References in APA Style: Include a list of references using the APA style format.
Your Full Name_Phase 5_518022
Once your document is complete, submit it to the evaluation environment for assessment.

Evidences of collaborative work:

No collaborative evidence is required in this activity.

2. General Guidelines for the Development of Evidences to Submit

For Individual evidences, consider the following:

• Send your improvement plan.

• Send evidence of your participation in the forum.
• Before submitting the requested product, you should check that it meets all the
requirements mentioned in this activity guide.

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Please keep in mind that all individual or collaborative written products must comply
with the spelling rules and presentation conditions defined in this activity guide.
Regarding the use of references, consider that the product of this activity must
comply with APA style.
In any case, make sure you comply with the rules and avoid academic plagiarism.
You can review your written products using the Turnitin tool found in the virtual
campus.

Under the Academic Code of Conduct, the actions that infringe the academic order,
among others, are the following: paragraph e) Plagiarism is to present as your own
work all or part of a written report, task or document of invention carried out by
another person. It also implies the use of citations or lack of references, or it
includes citations where there is no match between these and the reference and
paragraph f) To reproduce, or copy for profit, educational resources or results of
research products, which have rights reserved for the University. (Acuerdo 029 - 13
de diciembre de 2013, artículo 99)

The academic penalties students will face are:

a) In case of academic fraud demonstrated in the academic work or evaluation, the
score obtained will be zero (0.0) without any disciplinary measures being derived.
b) In case of proven plagiarism in academic work of any nature, the score obtained
will be zero (0.0), without any disciplinary measures being derived.

3. Evaluation Rubric Template

Type of activity: Individual

Evaluation moment: Final
The highest score in this activity is 125 points
First evaluation High level: The student demonstrates a comprehensive
criterion: understanding of key concepts from the course of Didactics of
The student English. They showcase a deep understanding of the theoretical
demonstrates a foundations, methodologies, and practical applications covered
clear in the course. The student effectively applies a wide range of
comprehension of strategies and techniques learned in the course to analyze, plan,
the topics covered and deliver English language lessons. Their work reflects a
in the course and is strong command of the content and demonstrates critical

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able to put them thinking skills in integrating the course concepts into their
into practice. teaching practice.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 50 points
This criterion and 60 points
represents 60
points of the total Average level: The student demonstrates an adequate
of 125 points of understanding of key concepts from the course of Didactics of
the activity. English. They grasp the core theoretical principles and
methodologies covered in the course. The student is able to
apply a reasonable range of strategies and techniques learned
in the course to analyze and plan English language lessons. Their
work shows a satisfactory level of understanding and application
of the course content, although it may lack depth or originality
in their approach.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 20 points
and 49 points

Low level: The student demonstrates a limited understanding

of key concepts from the course of Didactics of English. They
struggle to grasp the foundational theoretical principles and
methodologies covered in the course. The student's application
of strategies and techniques learned in the course to analyze and
plan English language lessons is limited or inadequate. Their
work indicates a weak understanding and application of the
course content, with significant gaps or misunderstandings in
their approach.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 19 points
Second evaluation High level: The student demonstrates a thorough and detailed
criterion: observation, providing clear and insightful notes. They
The student effectively identify and articulate strengths and weaknesses,
develops an with clarity and depth. The improvement plan is well-developed,
improvement plan providing clear and specific strategies and actions for
to help improve improvement. The reflection and self-assessment show
teaching processes. thoroughness and insight. The overall presentation is well-
organized, coherent, and effectively presents ideas and
This criterion recommendations.
represents 65
points of the total If your work is at this level, you can get between 50 points
and 65 points

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of 125 points of
the activity. Average level: The student demonstrates an adequate
observation, providing reasonable notes with some insightful
points. They identify and articulate strengths and weaknesses
with reasonable clarity. The improvement plan provides
adequate strategies and actions for improvement. The reflection
and self-assessment show a satisfactory level of depth. The
overall presentation is organized and coherent, effectively
presenting ideas and recommendations.

If your work is at this level, you can get between 20 points

and 49 points

Low level: The student demonstrates limited or superficial

observation, with limited notes. Their identification and
articulation of strengths and weaknesses lack clarity or depth.
The improvement plan provides limited or vague strategies and
actions for improvement. The reflection and self-assessment
show limited or superficial thought. The overall presentation is
disorganized or poorly presented, lacking coherence in
presenting ideas and recommendations.
If your work is at this level, you can get between 0
points and 19 points