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3c: ARCS Table

ARCS Motivational Strategies Plan

Project Goal Statement:Learners will demonstrate their ability to identify parts of the microscope and their functions, as

well as, set up, use, and clean up a microscope safely and correctly.

ATTENTION

A.1 Perceptual Arousal

Instructor will show clips from microscopes used in movies, such as Outbreakidentifying

diseases and viruses. Instructor will also show videos and photos of cells and other specimens

seen under microscopes.

A2. Inquiry Arousal

Instructor will have students write a notebook entry. List 5 things you would like to see using amicroscope and why? Instructor will also give students opportunities to use microscopes and

look at various slides.

A3. Variability

Instructor will present information in various ways including:

videos with audio (microscope careers and Outbreak clips). images (various objects/organisms viewed with a microscope). written information (parts and functions; procedure to use microscope; procedure

checklist).

hands on use with the microscopes

RELEVANCE

R1. Goal orientation

Instructor will use differentiated instruction to present information (including those listed in A3).Instructor will review pre-assessments to understand learners needs.

R2. Motive matching

Instructor will provide students opportunities to use the microscope and develop proficiency and

responsibility with the equipment.

R3. Familiarity

Instructor will use KWL chart to identify prior knowledge and student interest. Provide studentsopportunities to view their own specimens such as their hair. Discussion: people in their livesthat may use microscopes in their careers. Also, discuss other careers that may utilize

microscopes.

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CONFIDENCE

C1. Learning requirements

Instructor will model appropriate technique when using a microscope.

C2. Success opportunities

Instructor will provide ongoing opportunities to practice using microscopes and provide positivefeedback and constructive criticism. Offer extra practice when necessary.

C3. Personal control

Instructor will work with students to write objectives for the lesson and allow reflection on

meeting the objectives. Give students rubric for practical exam so they know what they will be

tested on. Allow students to practice and quiz each other using partners.

SATISFACTION

S1. Natural consequences

Instructor will inform learners of future lessons where microscope will be used and the necessity

to feel confident in their ability to use a microscope.

S2. Positive consequences

Instructor will allow students time to review with partners: parts and functions, practical exampractice with rubric.

S3. Equity

Provide positive appreciations and feedback. Allow students plenty of practice to prepare for

summative assessment. Provide formative assessment to allow learner to grow. Review

objectives with students and reflect on meeting the objectives.

Keller, J. M. (1987). The systematic process of motivational design. Performance & Instruction,

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