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Writing Lesson Plan

PISMP SEM 4 SCE 3108

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Compulsory Reading
Esler, W. K. & Esler, M. K. (2001).

Why Daily Lesson Plan?

You have to make wise decisions concerning:
Aims Objectives Lesson content Resource materials Teaching-learning method etc

Teaching elementary Science (7th Ed.). Washington: Wadsworth

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General Format of a Daily Lesson Plan

Date /Day Class Number of pupils Time Subject Topic Learning objectives Learning outcomes Explicit objective Pre-requisite / Prior knowledge Scientific skills Thinking skills Scientific attitudes and noble values Teaching & Learning resources / aids Procedures Self reflection
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Procedures
Set induction Development
Step 1 (time) Step 2 (time) ... Minimum requirement

Closure

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Set induction
How to induce the mind of the pupils Induce : Cause to arise; cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner. Suggestion: use discrepant events to to draw students attention Motivate them: eager to know more Time: 5 minutes
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Inquiry Lesson Plan

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Lesson Development How to write the procedures?

Model for Constructivist Lesson Plan Categorize & arrange the learning content in sequential order Split up into several steps Distribute the time appropriately Integrate pre-determined moral values Record the use of teaching-learning resources Dont forget the science process skills involved
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How to write the procedure?

Set induction

Phases of Teaching
Phase Aims Samples of Activities

Steps/ time Orientation (5 mins)

Development

Content/ Notes

T & L Activities

Remarks*

Orientation

Eliciting ideas (10 mins) Restructuring ideas (30 mins) Application of ideas (10 mins) Reflection (5 mins)
Closure This lesson plan is designed based on the 5-phase Needhams Constructivisme Model
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Getting the interest and attention of the pupils; to motivate them

Show an event that bring conflicting ideas; put forward a problem to be thought about; discrepant event

Eliciting ideas Restructuring ideas Application of ideas

Reflection

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Phases of Teaching
Phase
Orientation Eliciting ideas

Phases of Teaching
Samples of Activities Phase
Orientation Eliciting ideas Restructuring ideas

Aims

Aims

Samples of Activities

Identifying the pupils initial (original) ideas first

Concept mapping, question and answer session to stimulate the pupils thinking

To further develop or modify earliest ideas by comparing them with scientific ideas. Exposing the truth!

Restructuring ideas Application of ideas

Hands-on, minds-on and hearts-on activities, activities that involve sps, communicating in groups, getting new experience about the world and technology thru suitable learning sources.

Reflection
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Application of ideas

Reflection
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Phases of Teaching
Phase
Orientation Eliciting ideas Restructuring ideas Application of ideas

Phases of Teaching
Samples of Activities Phase
Orientation Eliciting ideas Restructuring ideas

Aims

Aims

Samples of Activities

Application of ideas in new situation

New problem solving; invention; project

Application of ideas

Reflection

Reflection

Being aware of how far the earliest ideas have changed

Reflective questioning; helping the pupils to self evaluate regarding the changes of ideas and acquiring science process skil
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Preparing the Conclusion Component

Consolidation
Follow-up activities such as written exercises Remedial, reinforcement or enrichment activities

Learning Cycle 5E
Engagement Exploration Explanation Elaboration Evaluation
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Evaluation
Carried out throughout the lesson Learning objectives achieved? From feedback, modify next lesson plan

Closure
Cognitive closure - summary Social closure suitable words for reinforcement
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Tutorial 1
In groups, discuss:
What are the purposes of preparing a daily lesson plan? Should a daily lesson plan follow only an instructional model? Explain your answer. Groups exchange their ideas. A representative from a group shares the groups ideas with another group.

Tutorial 2
Group presentation:
Students form groups. Each group selects an Instructional Model. The group will present the advantages and disadvantages of the instructional model to their peers.

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ISL
Access the websites related to lesson planning in science. Identify the lesson plan and analyse the stages in the lesson plan.

The End
Plan your work. Work on your plan. Remember: If you fail to plan, that means you plan to fail.
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