1. Motivator:
Nothing is worse than sitting in a classroom with a boring instructor
trying to give you a lecture. Lectures have a place and time in the classroom, but it should by no means be the only method used to teach. By using the skills that we will cover during SGITC you will find that there are many other methodologies to teach. We as instructors / educators should always be looking to find ways to make learning interesting, but at the same time fun.

2. OBJECTIVE: Most class are delivered in a lock step manner such as a lecture. This class is designed to introduce instructors to different methodologies of delivering a block of instruction.

3. INSTRUCTOR
SMALL GROUP
INSTRUCTION
STUDENTS

4. References needed / used:
TRADOC Regulation
TRADOC Regulation
SGITC Course Manager’s Plan
SGITC Instructor’s Lesson Plan
SGITC Student Reference Handout
SGITC Slide Presentations

5. Technology / Equipment needed / used:
Laptop computers with internet access
Printer
Over head projector
Electric screen
Smart Boards

6. Material needed / used:
Straws
Clear tape
Dry erase markers
Easel
Pen / Pencil
Writing pad

7. Main Ares of Interest / Class Lessons
Orientation
Experiential Learning Cycle {ELC}
Group Development, Consensus, and Feedback
Interventions
Johari Window
Small Group Theory and Practice

8. INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESMENT AREAS
Increased awareness of issues and problems.
Insight into possible problem solutions.
Cognitive learning of course content.
Increased skill in problem solving.
Increased awareness of diversity of viewpoints.
Positive attitudes toward course content.
Positive attitudes toward use of course content.
Increased skill in group decision making.

9. INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESMENT AREAS CONTINUED
Increased skill in group decision making.
Increased skill in fact finding.
Increased knowledge about specific topics or problem areas. 
Skill in diagnosing interpersonal situations.
Skill in acting effectively in interpersonal situations

10. Teaching Strategy for each Lesson
Orientation—Visual and Auditory (Seeing slides and Conference)
Experiential Learning Cycle {ELC} -- Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic
{Seeing slides and Conference, Role play, and Practical Exercises}
Group Development, Consensus, and Feedback--{Seeing slides and Conference, Role play, and Practical Exercises}
Interventions--{Seeing slides and Conference, Role play, and Practical Exercises}
Johari Window--{Seeing slides and Conference, Role play, and Practical Exercises}
Small Group Theory and Practice--{Seeing slides and Conference, Role play, and Practical Exercises}

11. Types of Classroom Communications during SGITC
During SGITC I use all three methods of communications just to see if the student Is grasping the information.
Verbal– I constantly as my students questions and I try to bring it in as near and Far transfer.
Nonverbal- The students will let me know with the “DEER IN THE HEADLIGHT
LOOK” if they don’t understand something.
Written- My students my give me a copy of their lesson plan a day prior to their evaluation. I go through it with them, and together we make the required changes.
Feedback- Is not technically not a method mentioned, but my feedback to my students Immediately following their presentation better prepares them for their final presentation. After the final evaluation I also provide them with feedback. That is to only make them better.

12. Reflection & Analysis on the Learning Content
I use the ELC to get the student’s input on how the class went.
*Publishing Phase- All students speak out as to how the lesson went or how they felt about the lesson
*Processing Phase- I ask several students;
What did you learn as a group that you might not have learned alone?
What were some common themes or thoughts you heard?
*Generalizing Phase- I ask several students
Why was this important?
What did you learn?
*Applying Phase- I ask several students
How will your new skills help you at home?
What did you learn by participating in this process that will help you in the future?
Describe a time when you might need the skills/knowledge you learned today.

13. Relevance
SGITC allows the students to learn to teach themselves and to take responsibility in the learning process. The instructor has to be readily available to provide instruction, assistance and or guidance.