As a teacher candidate, it is important to practice lesson plan delivery. When instructing, teachers should consider pacing; use of various teaching methods and strategies; higher-order thinking opportunities; modeling, guided practice, and independent practice; and student engagement.
Additionally, reflection is important for a teacher, regardless of how long he or she has been teaching. Reflection allows the teacher to examine the nuances of student engagement during the lesson and whether the students ascertained the objectives by the end of the lesson.
Part 1: Lesson Plan
For this assignment, you will deliver your mentor’s lesson plan or activity to either your whole field experience classroom or to a small group of students that your mentor teacher has selected. Use the writing lesson plan below for delivery and focus on this as you write the Reflection:
Writing Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Making Inferences: The Fall of Saigon Grade 8, Module 1: Unit 1, Lesson 1 | EngageNY
Incorporate information learned during Topics 1-3 into the lesson, as well as higher-order activities, questions, and/or discussions (will attach the documents used in the class).
Once you have implemented your lesson plan, discuss the success and challenges with the lesson with your mentor teacher. Ask for feedback and suggestions for future modification.
Part 2: Reflection
In 400-500 words, summarize and reflect upon the lesson and your delivery.
Include the following in your reflection:
- Brief summary of the lesson delivered, including strategies and assessments.
- Discuss the role of higher-order thinking in the lesson, including any higher-order questions or discussions that took place. Include a discussion of what went well.
- Describe ways in which higher-order thinking could have been more deeply embedded into the lesson.
- Identify the areas that went well and areas in which to improve.
- Reflect on how this experience will affect your future professional practice.
You are encouraged to include any relevant artifacts that will assist you in the reflection.
APA 7th edition format is required, along with solid academic writing.
Resource:
Higher-Order Thinking – https://www.ascd.org/books/literacy-strategies-for-grades-4-12?chapter=higher-order_thinking
Topics 1-3
Topic 1 – Learning Theories (will attach the document used in the class)
A learning theory provides a framework for how individuals learn. In turn, teachers design instruction based on the learning theory, so that all students are able to learn effectively. There are many popular learning theories, such as social constructivism, behaviorism, connectivism, and cognitive learning theories.
When learning theories are successfully implemented, teachers are able to develop useful methods that support students as they advance their learning, as well as address student strengths and needs and provide opportunities to demonstrate understanding in various ways. Teaching methods, then, are the specific approaches teachers utilize to actualize learning theories and bring them to life in the classroom.
Topic 2 – Instructional Strategies (will attach the document used in the class)
Instructional strategies encompass all the techniques teachers use to make learning engaging, relevant, and attainable to students. It is important to understand the various strategies you can use to instruct students and to meet the various needs of all students through these strategies.
Topic 3 – Assessment Strategies (will attach the document used in the class)
Assessments are the products teachers use to determine two key components of the teaching and learning process: what students have learned and how effectively the teacher has instructed. Assessment strategies are an important element of effective teaching. Moreover, teaching students strategies to be successful in various assessments increases students’ confidence and in return provides better assessment results.
