STUDENT NUMBER:
ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NO.: 876529
TMN3705
TEACHING NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DUE DATE: 09 JULY 2020
, ACTIVITY 3.1.
1. Why is it important to plan for your lesson presentation before going to
your NSTech class?
A good lesson plan conveys to the teacher as to what is important for students when it comes to
learning.
It will include the content and activities to be fulfilled for a set timeline and it tells you how the
teaching should progress with the contents of the lecture.
Lesson planning provides a step-by-step guide to teachers to delve deep into what he/she is
teaching.
Herewith follows a list of reasons why a lesson plan is important in the classroom:
• It serves as a time-management tool
A well thought-through lesson plan will enable emphasis on the important sections of a
lesson within a prescribed time period. It gives the teacher a better sense of direction and
control over the lesson.
• Adds confidence in the teacher
With a steady, clear and well-prepared lesson plan, it’s possible to boost the teacher’s
confidence in the classroom.
It gives you the sense of preparedness and you’re well informed on the topic which you wish
to handle or discuss with the students. Being well-informed, different questions from the
learners won’t leave you feeling like you’re fumbling around for an answer.
• Effective Teaching
When you are clear about what topics to teach and how they should be taught, you will be
able to match your lecturing patterns to the learning abilities of your students.
• Clear sense of where you are in the overall lesson plan
It’s possible for a teacher to accidentally repeat or even omit a lesson or a topic in the
classroom. This dilemma arises due to the lack of a lesson plan. When a teacher doesn’t plan
their lessons, confusion can occur.
But with a lesson plan, the teacher is able to avoid accidental omissions or repetitions of
lessons.
• Promotes a healthy learning environment
With a lesson plan as a teaching tool, the teacher can plan your lessons in the post
purposeful manner. Healthy classroom management is driven by a systematic pattern of
teaching. With a well chalked-out plan of learning activities and routines, the teacher will be
able to present the subject matter more clearly and diligently.
• Asking questions
A properly-constructed lesson plan helps a teacher to ask proper and important questions
timely. This will engage the student interaction and communication in an effective way. It
therefore helps in retaining the lesson in the classroom.
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, 2. List 10 signs that show that the teacher has come to class unprepared.
1. The teacher stumbles over their words a lot.
2. The teacher is unable to answer questions properly.
3. The teacher might repeat or omit information.
4. The lesson is not very time-efficient. (a lot of time is “wasted” in the classroom)
5. The teacher struggles to define or explain certain aspects of the lesson.
6. The teacher changes the subject of conversation often, as if not able to stay on track.
7. They only do the bare minimum required for the task at hand.
8. They don’t grant students the opportunity to give input or start a discussion on the topic.
9. They jump around between teaching activities.
10. They fumble around with notes or don’t know the page numbers.
3. What is the difference between a work schedule and ATP?
WORK SCHEDULE: ANNUAL TEACHING PROGRAMME (ATP):
A work schedule focuses on singular work tasks. An annual lesson plan is a plan designed to plot
out the learning of a student in order that the
A work schedule comes into play when the student reaches a given predetermined
teacher needs to identify the sequence in which knowledge, and education level.
he/she is going to cover the content identified in
the teaching plan. A work schedule therefore is In other words, the teacher would set a goal for
the planned sequence (schedule) in which work their students to reach by year’s end, to achieve
is going to be covered by the individual teacher. a certain level of basic or advanced
understanding of the topics given in the
A work schedule is based on the schedule of the educational year.
individual teacher and therefore, differs from
teacher to teacher. Regardless of the subject, this annual/yearly
overall comprehension goal, versus a specific
If the execution of the plan in the work schedule focused lesson within that overall annual goal, is
did not work out as planned, it can be indicated a teaching technique that can be applied to any
on the work schedule. Important however, is subject being taught and is designed to take a
that the dates in the learners’ notebook or the large subject, and break it down into smaller and
dates on which formal/informal assessments much more manageable, and more easily
have been done, must correspond to the dates understood, and thereby learned lessons,
as indicated on the work schedule. designed to build the students understanding of
the subject being learned, one piece at a time, so
A work schedule needs to have the following that the student gradually, over time, builds
columns: his/her knowledge and understanding of that
- Week (date) subject, until he/she reaches the teacher’s
- Topic planned annual goal level of knowledge and
- Content education of that subject.
- Resources used
- Activities
- Date completed.
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, ACTIVITY 3.2.
1. An essay describing each stage of the Design Process [referring to picture
below].
Define the Problem:
An integral part of the Design Process is the defining of a meaningful and actionable problem.
A good definition of the problem will kick start (and greatly improve upon) the next phase of the
Design Process. Having a clear and refined definition around the problem statement will ensure
clarity and focus on the process. This step is important because it informs the rest of the design
process and defines how success will be measured.
Brainstorm Ideas:
This is where everyone in the group can spark up some ideas about the intended product and its
functionality in the form of questions and solutions.
The goal isn’t to come up with one main idea and stick with it, it is to come up with as many ideas as
possible which, in turn, can inspire newer and even better ideas. From there, the group can sieve
through the ideas and cut it down into the best, most practical and innovative ones.
The main aim of brainstorming is to use creative and innovative thinking in order to develop
solutions to a problem.
Research Ideas:
After a problem has been identified, one must conduct research. This is the phase where you gather
data about a chosen product to ensure that it will work and is functional. To ensure the best results,
one has to make sure that the data gathered is both qualitative and quantitative, in order to form a
good understanding of what is needed and desired around the product you wish to develop.
The research phase of the Design Process sets the parameters of your project: it determines exactly
what will and what will not be included in the final product. It also defines the criteria by which you
will evaluate your results and draw your conclusions. The reliability and the validity of the research
done depend on how you collect, measure, analyse and interpret your data gathered.
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ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NO.: 876529
TMN3705
TEACHING NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DUE DATE: 09 JULY 2020
, ACTIVITY 3.1.
1. Why is it important to plan for your lesson presentation before going to
your NSTech class?
A good lesson plan conveys to the teacher as to what is important for students when it comes to
learning.
It will include the content and activities to be fulfilled for a set timeline and it tells you how the
teaching should progress with the contents of the lecture.
Lesson planning provides a step-by-step guide to teachers to delve deep into what he/she is
teaching.
Herewith follows a list of reasons why a lesson plan is important in the classroom:
• It serves as a time-management tool
A well thought-through lesson plan will enable emphasis on the important sections of a
lesson within a prescribed time period. It gives the teacher a better sense of direction and
control over the lesson.
• Adds confidence in the teacher
With a steady, clear and well-prepared lesson plan, it’s possible to boost the teacher’s
confidence in the classroom.
It gives you the sense of preparedness and you’re well informed on the topic which you wish
to handle or discuss with the students. Being well-informed, different questions from the
learners won’t leave you feeling like you’re fumbling around for an answer.
• Effective Teaching
When you are clear about what topics to teach and how they should be taught, you will be
able to match your lecturing patterns to the learning abilities of your students.
• Clear sense of where you are in the overall lesson plan
It’s possible for a teacher to accidentally repeat or even omit a lesson or a topic in the
classroom. This dilemma arises due to the lack of a lesson plan. When a teacher doesn’t plan
their lessons, confusion can occur.
But with a lesson plan, the teacher is able to avoid accidental omissions or repetitions of
lessons.
• Promotes a healthy learning environment
With a lesson plan as a teaching tool, the teacher can plan your lessons in the post
purposeful manner. Healthy classroom management is driven by a systematic pattern of
teaching. With a well chalked-out plan of learning activities and routines, the teacher will be
able to present the subject matter more clearly and diligently.
• Asking questions
A properly-constructed lesson plan helps a teacher to ask proper and important questions
timely. This will engage the student interaction and communication in an effective way. It
therefore helps in retaining the lesson in the classroom.
1 STUDENT NO.: 62191411
, 2. List 10 signs that show that the teacher has come to class unprepared.
1. The teacher stumbles over their words a lot.
2. The teacher is unable to answer questions properly.
3. The teacher might repeat or omit information.
4. The lesson is not very time-efficient. (a lot of time is “wasted” in the classroom)
5. The teacher struggles to define or explain certain aspects of the lesson.
6. The teacher changes the subject of conversation often, as if not able to stay on track.
7. They only do the bare minimum required for the task at hand.
8. They don’t grant students the opportunity to give input or start a discussion on the topic.
9. They jump around between teaching activities.
10. They fumble around with notes or don’t know the page numbers.
3. What is the difference between a work schedule and ATP?
WORK SCHEDULE: ANNUAL TEACHING PROGRAMME (ATP):
A work schedule focuses on singular work tasks. An annual lesson plan is a plan designed to plot
out the learning of a student in order that the
A work schedule comes into play when the student reaches a given predetermined
teacher needs to identify the sequence in which knowledge, and education level.
he/she is going to cover the content identified in
the teaching plan. A work schedule therefore is In other words, the teacher would set a goal for
the planned sequence (schedule) in which work their students to reach by year’s end, to achieve
is going to be covered by the individual teacher. a certain level of basic or advanced
understanding of the topics given in the
A work schedule is based on the schedule of the educational year.
individual teacher and therefore, differs from
teacher to teacher. Regardless of the subject, this annual/yearly
overall comprehension goal, versus a specific
If the execution of the plan in the work schedule focused lesson within that overall annual goal, is
did not work out as planned, it can be indicated a teaching technique that can be applied to any
on the work schedule. Important however, is subject being taught and is designed to take a
that the dates in the learners’ notebook or the large subject, and break it down into smaller and
dates on which formal/informal assessments much more manageable, and more easily
have been done, must correspond to the dates understood, and thereby learned lessons,
as indicated on the work schedule. designed to build the students understanding of
the subject being learned, one piece at a time, so
A work schedule needs to have the following that the student gradually, over time, builds
columns: his/her knowledge and understanding of that
- Week (date) subject, until he/she reaches the teacher’s
- Topic planned annual goal level of knowledge and
- Content education of that subject.
- Resources used
- Activities
- Date completed.
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, ACTIVITY 3.2.
1. An essay describing each stage of the Design Process [referring to picture
below].
Define the Problem:
An integral part of the Design Process is the defining of a meaningful and actionable problem.
A good definition of the problem will kick start (and greatly improve upon) the next phase of the
Design Process. Having a clear and refined definition around the problem statement will ensure
clarity and focus on the process. This step is important because it informs the rest of the design
process and defines how success will be measured.
Brainstorm Ideas:
This is where everyone in the group can spark up some ideas about the intended product and its
functionality in the form of questions and solutions.
The goal isn’t to come up with one main idea and stick with it, it is to come up with as many ideas as
possible which, in turn, can inspire newer and even better ideas. From there, the group can sieve
through the ideas and cut it down into the best, most practical and innovative ones.
The main aim of brainstorming is to use creative and innovative thinking in order to develop
solutions to a problem.
Research Ideas:
After a problem has been identified, one must conduct research. This is the phase where you gather
data about a chosen product to ensure that it will work and is functional. To ensure the best results,
one has to make sure that the data gathered is both qualitative and quantitative, in order to form a
good understanding of what is needed and desired around the product you wish to develop.
The research phase of the Design Process sets the parameters of your project: it determines exactly
what will and what will not be included in the final product. It also defines the criteria by which you
will evaluate your results and draw your conclusions. The reliability and the validity of the research
done depend on how you collect, measure, analyse and interpret your data gathered.
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