Lesson Plan Report
INTRODUCTION
The
topic was originally planned to be taught in three (3) lessons but due
to the instructional strategy applied, two lessons were combined and the
third lesson was used to for students' feedback and assessment. I initially
put students into groups of 5 and allocated them to computers, which have
Internet connection. I then took them through the first and second combined
lessons and gave them group work to be submitted at the third lesson. Students
in groups located sites with relevant information on the topic and gave
their feedback at the third lesson. They were then asked to submit their
group work via e-mail to me for assessment. .
SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES
The
lesson in general was successful. The students were able to submit their
group work with evidence of individual participation with most of the group
submitting their work before the deadline. However there were a few challenges.
Students at first found it a little difficult typing the appropriate phrases
to help them locate the relevant sites for their work but repeated trials
helped them to solve the problem with little guidance. .
CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION
AND LOGISTICS
Due
to the limited number of computers available, students were put into 10
groups of five (5) with the computers widely spaced apart. The computers
were properly set up except the computer for group 2 which was abnormally
slower. The student computer ratio was 5:1 but later in the lesson it has
to be increased to 6:1 due to the poor performance of one of the computers.
Students worked independently with intermittent guided tips from me.
SUGGESTED CHANGES
Though
the lesson was relatively successful, the following changes would be effected
if I should teach the lesson again: Ø Students should be taught
earlier, on how to use the search engines so as to avert undue delays Ø
Computers should be inspected and tested before the lesson so that preventable
disruptions could be contained during lessons.
FEEDBACK
Feedback
from students was very encouraging probably due to the technological base
of the lesson. The Biology Teacher has to help me with relevant reference
books to help me teach the lesson. The Head of Computer Department was
also of immense help by making the Laboratory freely accessible for the
lesson. The School Administration provided funds for the acquisition of
diskettes for the students.
ASSESSMENT
Class
Participation and Individual Contribution (20%) Score Sheets were prepared
for class participation. Though marks were not immediately awarded during
the lesson that was done immediately after the lesson and was very affective.
Group Work (30%) Based on group inputs on the group work, individuals in
a group were awarded the same marks. Individual's Contribution to Group
Work (20%) Marks were also awarded for evidence of individual contribution
to group work.. End of Project/lesson Test (30%)
A short objective test was conducted to assess students' behavioural changes
based on lesson goals/objectives. In all, students' performance in all
the areas was above average hence being successful.
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