This course focuses on designing individualized education
programs and subsequent lesson plans in academic and
nonacademic areas to meet the needs of exceptional students.
At the time of this project, Professor JNwas in her fourth year
of teaching in higher education. Prior to the implementation
of 4MAT, this course was taught using a problem-based format,
with students applying course content to various classroom
scenarios. However, Professor JN recognized that this
was challenging for many students who struggled with the
task of absorbing course content and then applying their
newly acquired knowledge and skills without prior practice
opportunities. Eventually, she came to realize that her previous
course structure was geared more towards Dynamic
Learner (Type Four) activities and was painful for some students,
specifically Analytic Learners (Type Two) who think
more linearly and generally dislike group work.