Using Minimum criteria to improve teaching
Kevin student teacher - Form 2 on Structure of leaf
1. Lesson on training sessions which actively engage the learners
Ans : I would make sure the children are grouped before I start my lesson.
I would ask them to discuss in their groups -what kinds of leaves to do they have at home.? Select one person from each group to stand up explain the various leaves they see at home.
These small groups I will use in my entire lesson.
2.Oppotunities for dialogue and considering open questions.
I would roam around revisiting these small groups after I have written 2 to 3 questions on the board and explain to the class the questions -to listen to their discussions
I would ask a variety of questions - allow deep critical thinking and also apply prior knowledge
like - What would happen if plants/trees did not have leaves?
Why are leaves of a plant important to human beings?
3. A curriculum which supports the development of range skills.
In their small groups I would ask them to go outside and bring a sample of a leaf They would come back and sit in their groups and draw the leaf - help each other .Label the leaf and describe the each part of the leaf.
I would select a child from each group to explain one function each to the whole class