ELSE 6043 ~ Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Learners in the Content Areas

Module 4: Concept Video OR Powerpoint Presentation Assignment

Using direct instruction to teach new concepts to students with exceptionalities helps them to
gain and retain new content. For this assignment, you will create a video presentation OR
Poweroint using direct instruction to teach students with exceptionalities a new Content concept
virtually. You do not have to have a live audience/classroom. However, you will have to show
at least one handout and/or the materials that you will use to teach the concept. If you opt to
complete a video, it should be from 5-7 minutes sharing exactly how you would present the
information to your students with exceptionalities. If you opt to complete a Powerpoint, you will
need to include a minimum of 15 slides that clearly demonstrate how you will use the
Powerpoint using direct instruction.

Exemplary Acceptable Unacceptable
Concept/Content 9-10 points

Included a specific
Content concept.

7-8 points
Included a general
Content concept.

0-6 points
Concept was not
specific to Content

Instructional
Materials

25-30 points
Displayed and used
handout/materials

19-24 points
Displayed and used
handout/materials

0-18 points
Displayed and used
handout/materials

that were appropriate
and aligned with the
ontent.

that were somewhat
appropriate and
aligned with the
content.

that were
inappropriate/
irrelevant and not
aligned with the
content.

Presentation 45-50 points
Presentation (either
video or Powerpoint)
was clearly outlined
to demonstrate
Candidate’s ability to
teach using direct
instruction.

39-44 points
Presentation (either
video or Powerpoint)
was adequately
outlined to
demonstrate
Candidate’s ability to
teach using direct
instruction.

0-38 points
Presentation (either
video or Powerpoint)
was inadequately
outlined to
demonstrate
Candidate’s ability to
teach using direct
instruction.

Etiquette/
Professionalism

9-10 points
The presentation was
professional,
containing less than 2
grammatical or
spelling errors

7-8 points
The presentation was
adequate, containing
less than 3-4
grammatical or
spelling errors

0-6 points
The presentation was
unprofessional, and
included more than 4
grammatical or
spelling errors.