The 3 Ds stand for giving Directions, Doing, and Debriefing. Experience a sample lesson, learn the steps for setting up the content and interpersonal skills to be learned, and learn how to debrief the subject matter and interpersonal skills at the end of group work. Practice planning and carrying out a 3-D lesson, step by step. Understand the differences between the behavior of an educator who is an interactionist and one who is an interventionist. Consider cooperative learning and each person's frame of mind.
Response is made through journal interactions.
These assignments also provide a study of the research basis for the skills learned in the program. V. Instructors Trained, certified, and approved experienced classroom teachers and university school of education faculty. Course Materials Course participants receive a manual of program materials that contain program content, assignments, research, and bibliography. Results of these assignments are shared with the instructor and with other course participants. They may be presented in a portfolio format, and include Action Research and journal writing.