4. Draw a diagram of a plant and label it (full page). Draw a diagram of a flower and label it (full page). Write a 2 page essay, (front and back for each page) on plants and how a flower aids in its reproduction. Include the words below and highlight them. (15 pts max)…
This scheme of work suggests possible teaching and learning activities for each section of the specification. There are far more activities suggested than it would be possible to teach. It is intended that teachers should select activities appropriate to their candidates and the curriculum time available. The first two columns summarise the specification references, whilst the Learning Outcomes indicate what most candidates should be able to achieve after the work is completed. The Resources column indicates resources commonly available to schools, and other references that may be helpful. Higher Tier material is indicated by a bold HT only comment. The timings are only suggested*, as are the Possible Teaching and Learning activities,…
1. Look at the list of Flower Parts on the left. Which of these parts have you heard of before?…
Both teachers and TAs play an important role in monitoring and assessing the children’s learning. Assessments are carried on daily, throughout the day. It is the responsibility of the teacher to know how each child in the class is progressing, how to ‘push’ the children to reach age related levels and to be able to set achievable targets in order for the children to progress.…
To some people the fanwort is an intrusive weed but to others it is an attractive aquarium plant…
Lab Activity 1 - Relationships and Biodiversity In this lab, students are introduced to classification and the importance of biodiversity. Organisms are according to similar characteristics. Some of these characteristics are physical (structural) and others are Biodiversity is the amount of the different organisms in a given area. Students learn that an important cancer curing drug is found in Botana curus, a slow growing plant that endangered list. They must examine three plentiful similar species to determine which one is most similar to curus . It is hoped that this plant will also produce curol, the cancer curing drug.…
Formal observations may be carried out to support the teacher on assessing a pupil’s level of development such as a controlled assessment or a speaking and listening test.…
In order to determine “the level and which specific aspects learners need to improve on” (Gravells, 2012, p.50), teachers should administer initial and diagnostic assessments to them before or at the start of a course or programme. The results of initial and diagnostic assessments can be used to help learners agree on Individual Learning Plans specifically designed to meet their learning needs. Some learners might have expectations of making rapid progress within a course or programme but unexpectedly experience difficulties due to a lack of personal or functional skills. Initial and diagnostic assessments should help teachers identify problems early relating to their learners’ personal skills. In certain circumstances, results from initial and diagnostic assessment might indicate that some learners do not have the requisite skills to have any realistic chance of progressing within a course or programme and they should be referred to a course or programme which more specifically meets their learning needs. On the other hand, some learners might have very advanced personal skills or abilities in relation to the minimum core and teachers should be able to ascertain which of their learners would need to feel more challenged during the programme and plan different activities to meet the needs of these learners. Results from initial and diagnostic assessments should be used by teachers to discuss and agree realistic targets with their learners early in the course or programme.…
In order to assess pupil’s achievements the teacher will take the main lead in doing so and the learning support practitioner will take guidance from the teacher’s assessments in order to support the pupil’s progress. In order to have a clear vision of the students ability and how they are progressing, the class teacher will monitor and assess students achievements, conduct reports of the achievements found for the department; other staff including year learning co-ordinators; and for the parents, they will also have meetings to share examples of pupil’s progress and discuss why they think that child is working at that particular level, this will further help the teacher to shape and adapt their teaching to a child’s individual needs. The teaching assistant’s role at this time will be to support the teacher and have an input by discussing how they also believe the student is coping with the subject and to help set targets that can be put into the report so the student can achieve to their full potential.…
Favorite Quote from the reading: “Plants are to us at the same time too familiar and yet too strange to inspire the sympathy and admiration they deserve.” (Pg. 32)…
The general requirements for the assessments they are responsible for – for example, those of the awarding organization or regulatory body – and the key source documents.…
Teachers should identify the needs of each learner. This should be performed before commencing teaching and should involve both the teacher and learner. A questionnaire should be completed by the learner that helps the teacher to identify subject knowledge, aims, and plans. The teacher should assess the students’ subject level, numeracy, literacy and ICT skills. From this any special needs can be identified.…
Higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs) have an increased level of responsibility. They usually undertake more complex tasks and tend to work more independently than other classroom-based staff. Under the direction of a teacher, they often plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to individual pupils, groups and (in the short term) whole classes. They also assess, record and report on pupils' progress. They act as a special assistant for a specific subject (f.e. literacy, ICT, sign language), group (young children, teenagers, special needs, gifted and talented) or department and help develop support materials. In order to do this effectively, the HLTA must understand the aims, content, teaching strategies and intended outcomes. They likewise need to have a solid knowledge of the curriculum to make sure they teach to a high standard as well as a diverse portfolio of learning strategies and styles to enable each pupil to fulfil their potential. HLTAs should always have high expectations of all their pupils and respect them whatever their background (be it cultural, social, religious, linguistic or ethnic). It is expected that they support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved. HLTAs should also be able to work collaboratively with their colleagues and to liaise sensitively with parents and carers, acknowledging their role in pupils’ learning. HLTAs should be aware of the legal framework underpinning teaching and learning and although not required to have a detailed knowledge of it, HLTAs should be aware of their statutory responsibilities and where to gain information, support and assistance when and if they need it. They should be familiar with their school policies and procedures, f.e. equal opportunities policy or procedures for health and safety. They should know the legal definition of Special Educational Needs and be familiar with the guidance about meeting SEN given in the SEN Code of Practice. HLTA are…
During the assessment process teachers may find a whole host of needs that need to be catered for, or barriers to learning. They could range from physical needs such as disability or dyslexia, to social needs deriving from the inability of interacting with the student community or intellectual stemming from the lack of previous academic experience or from the length of time required to process information, and include cultural needs too, expressed in terms of beliefs and values. In this first stage teachers…
I worked as a teacher of children aged 5-12 with learning difficulties ADHD and Autistic spectrum children. My work included attending to the pupil’s personal needs and implementing personal programmes, including social physical and welfare matters. I encouraged pupils to interact with others and engage in group activities for example peer group activities, games, chanting slogas and music class. I also encouraged pupils to act independently as appropriate for example by arranging their bags, shoes, going to toilet without help. I gathered and reported on information from and to parents and carers as directed for example through daily discussion with parents. I was responsible for making sure the pupils understood instructions. I received…