learning goals are remembered by each classroom member. The teacher lets the class know the lesson objectives and persistently draws the learners' attention to what the lesson aims to achieve. Nevertheless, the learners took a significant amount of time to understand. It was noted that even in the final stages of the lesson; some learners were still grappling with understanding the content. The teacher presents material in a clear manner. However, if there is a significant number of learners manifest difficulties in understanding the crux of the lesson, it helps to identify such learners and put them in a learning group for further instruction. That… Continue Reading...
Lessons: What science is all about
State Standard(s) Addressed: 7th Grade on science, science methodology and famous scientists.
Lesson Objectives and Language Demands
• Content/Skill Objectives:
Students should state the definition of science
Students should discuss the various science methodologies
Students should name and discuss various prominent scientists
Students should be able to identify the application of science in day to day life
Language Demands: students are required to define and describe what science is. They should also be able to use this understanding of science to apply scientific knowledge.
Use scientific terms and language both in spoken and written presentations of scientific information.
• Key Vocabulary:
Science,… Continue Reading...
and breaking down different tasks.
The subject matter taught in this classroom was Vocabulary, which would help enhance students mastery in reading and writing in English. Lesson objectives included to promote students’ understanding of advanced vocabulary words, to enable students identify advanced vocabulary words in literature, and to enable students understand the meanings of vocabulary words. To achieve these objectives, the teacher utilized graphic organizers and musical pieces with advanced vocabulary words. Student responses was measured through examining his/her involvement in the classroom and using a test that was completed at the end of the lesson.
Through incorporating musical pieces and graphic organizers in the classroom, the teacher utilized multisensory instructional approach. Students color coded text… Continue Reading...
