Hi there!
This is a peer review of an interactive learning resource (ILR) about the misconceptions of learners with disabilities that a remarkable group worked hard to make.
My overall impressions are that your document is clean, easy to follow, and intriguing. Your learning outcomes are very appropriate; they are aligned with one another. Further, your assessments and activities allow for your resource to be interactive, and this is a phenomenal subject to teach to students.
Your group wrote, “The current classroom design operates within a linear fashion that only benefits students who can effectively follow it.” I wanted to say that this is a very impactful statement. There are too many teachers that confine students with this linear structure of instruction that your group described. According to Beauchamp and Parsons (2000), education should include children with disabilities in regular classrooms. This is known as inclusive education (Beachamp and Parsons, 2000). Inclusive education helps students and staff understand and appreciate all groups present in communities (Beachamp and Parsons, 2000). We all know that people are different, and instructors should understand that students are inherently different, and some students require accommodations to succeed. To be inclusive, different approaches need to be used for different students (Beachamp and Parsons, 2000). Everyone learns differently, and many learning theories and designs should be used to maximize the potential for student learning!
I also really enjoyed the learning topics your group has chosen. Your group’s learning topics had a lovely flow and built off of one another wonderfully. In my constructive suggestions, you will see that I suggested your group might want to consider switching around topics one and two to further improve the flow and impact of your topics. This will enhance the understanding that your students have a learning disability and the misconceptions about learners with disabilities.
I made a live feedback video for your group to watch. I must apologize; it is long. I didn’t realize I talked so slowly! I suggest adjusting the playback speed to 1.25 or 1.5.
Your resource is well-designed, thoughtful, attractive, professional, and user-friendly!
Here is a little summary of my constructive suggestions for the improvement of your resource
- Your group might want to consider expanding each lesson topic. What exactly will your group say to the students? How do you expect students to gain an understanding of your topic?
- Include a vocabulary list. This textbook-like resource would be straightforward to use and will serve to be very beneficial for your students.
- Double-check that your group’s statements are supported with references and citations. Under “Concept Analysis,” many statements were made that were not supported with evidence. To avoid plagiarism and ensure your resource is as valid and reliable as possible, it might be beneficial to include some more citations.
- Include descriptions and rationales for the objective of your resource, what learning theory your group is utilizing, what is your learning design, what is the learning context, and what are your technology choices? Further, how is your group designing this resource to be inclusive, especially if you have learners with disabilities learning about learning disabilities!
- Your group might want to consider switching around topics one and two. It might be easier to start by explaining to students what a learning disability is and then diving into the background of misconceptions about learners with disabilities.
I also wanted to say your group did a phenomenal job going the extra mile and providing so many additional resources in your ILR. All these resources are places anyone can go to learn more about your topic.
Thank you, and I hope this feedback was helpful! Great job!
Amelia 🙂
References
Beauchamp, L, & Parsons, J. (2000). Teaching From The Outside In. (3rd ed.) Edmonton AB: Duval House.