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Describe a lesson that has five elements Schmoker mentions in how we teach. Discuss why each element in this lesson is important.
Lesson plans is a vital component of the teaching-learning process. Having proper classroom plans keeps teachers organized and on track while teaching, which allows more teaching time and easily management. A lesson plan is the instructor’s road map of what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during the class time. An effective lesson plan is composed of five elements as Schmoker mentions the essential parts of a good lesson includes: Essential Question, Clear Objectives, Teaching/Modeling/Demonstrating, Guided Practice, Checking for Understanding and Formative Assessment.(Schmoker, 2011 p.55-54) Have these components in a lesson plans makes it effective and enable the teacher to effectively meet student’s needs .
An Essential question is the first important component. An essential question is in the form of questions. An essential questions are important because they organizer and they set a focus for the lesson or the unit students may be on. Having an essential question promotes creativity and critical thinking skills. When having an essential question students should be able to understand the language. An essential question should be posted in the classroom where students can see and read. Without an essential question students will not be engaged and there will be no focus.
A clear learning objective is the second component. A clear objective describes what students should know or be able to master by the end of the lesson or the end of the semester. A good learning objective should not be too abstract were as student cannot read or understand, but it should be something as simple as a “I can”. Writing a learning objective in the “I can” allows student to know what they will be able to do at the end of the lesson and it gives then responsible over there learning. Having a clear learning objective is
Lesson plans is a vital component of the teaching-learning process. Having proper classroom plans keeps teachers organized and on track while teaching, which allows more teaching time and easily management. A lesson plan is the instructor’s road map of what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during the class time. An effective lesson plan is composed of five elements as Schmoker mentions the essential parts of a good lesson includes: Essential Question, Clear Objectives, Teaching/Modeling/Demonstrating, Guided Practice, Checking for Understanding and Formative Assessment.(Schmoker, 2011 p.55-54) Have these components in a lesson plans makes it effective and enable the teacher to effectively meet student’s needs .
An Essential question is the first important component. An essential question is in the form of questions. An essential questions are important because they organizer and they set a focus for the lesson or the unit students may be on. Having an essential question promotes creativity and critical thinking skills. When having an essential question students should be able to understand the language. An essential question should be posted in the classroom where students can see and read. Without an essential question students will not be engaged and there will be no focus.
A clear learning objective is the second component. A clear objective describes what students should know or be able to master by the end of the lesson or the end of the semester. A good learning objective should not be too abstract were as student cannot read or understand, but it should be something as simple as a “I can”. Writing a learning objective in the “I can” allows student to know what they will be able to do at the end of the lesson and it gives then responsible over there learning. Having a clear learning objective is
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