ETHOS: A Pedagogical Pattern

Name pattern name Intent what the instructor wants to teach, or avoid, or ... Idea how this pattern can achieve the Intent Motivation describes why the instructor wants to achieve the Intent with this pattern Note: Think of the above three sections in the following way: “I want to (the Intent), using (the Idea), because (the Motivation).” Indications circumstances in which this pattern is most useful, in the opinion of the pattern author and others who have used the pattern Contra-Indications when not to use the pattern Structure description of the pattern’s structure in time (and space), e.g. the sequence of instructions or students’ activities Consequences what has been seen to occur when this pattern has been used Issues to Consider the pragmatics of using the pattern Cultural Dependencies issues which may make this pattern less useful for a particular culture Resources Needed the resources which are needed to implement the pattern Known Uses specific instances in which the pattern has been successfully used Related Patterns other patterns which are related to this pattern