Its very important to me as a teacher to be prepared and to design lesson plans that ignite student participation. When preparing for a lesson plan many factors need to be considered. Standards, modifications, accommodations, extensions, and student participation are just a few things to consider when planning a lesson. This section includes my process for developing a unique learning experience for students.
Developing a Learning Experience
Preparation is key when teaching inside the classroom. Many things come into context when creating lesson plans. Below you will find a lesson plan broken into three stages, beginning, intermediate, and the final product. The three parts of this lesson is designed to show how I prepared and recreate a lesson based on my apprentice teachers reflections and comments.
During the course PBI I created with a partner a three week PBL(Project Based Lesson). The PBL combined science and mathematics TEKs that would allowed students to investigate the construction of vehicle restraints, rocket launches, and roller coasters. Below is the Mathematics workshops and a calendar that was created during the PBL. These workshops show how I as a teacher can incorporate many different modifications and accommodations. The workshops also show we successfully incorporated science and mathematics TEKs using technology and several activities.
Encouraging Participation
Its very hard to maintain students focus when all they hear is the teacher talking. It helps to hear another voice as well as different opinions. Seeking student participation is sometimes a challenge, but once going it can be very beneficial to learning. A good question can pique interest and make students wonder why. As a teacher it helps to see the extent of a students understanding through their participation. Participation encourages dialogue and critical thinking among student, which can be useful in everyday life. Below I have attached a lesson I taught during my apprentice teaching on inequalities were I allowed my students to discovery inequalities using their group members, previous knowledge and an activity called Mystery in a Bag . Each group used their participation, communication and mathematical skills to successful define an inequality.
Below I have a comment from my mentor teaching that shows evidence of me actively encouraging my students during my apprentice teaching. Showing support and encouraging students is something I will always do when I become a teacher. These things helps build trust and show students you care.