Unit Plan Development 2

Daily STEAM Unit Plan Lesson 1

EDU 573: Instructional Methods

Daily STEAM Unit Plan Lesson 1

Taya Hervey-McNutt

Dr. Hau Nguyen – Course Instructor

Strayer University

March 12, 2022

Daily STEAM Unit Plan Lesson 1

Unit Plan Development

Unit Plan Lesson 1

Teacher’s Name Miss Taya

Date of Lesson 2022, March 12

Time of Lesson 8: 10 am

Subject

The concept is a single subject, ranging from biggest to smallest number.

Factors that can affect what you can teach

Some of the factors that can affect what I can teach include class size, time, and space.

The class size is small, which can be easily handled and enhances every learner's participation. I can easily monitor my learners and identify any difficulties.

The time selected is enough to cover the topic fully; hence no learner has limited time since I have also incorporated a suitable time for normal learners and those with learning difficulties.

The learners are in a more spacious room, where each learner’s distance enables them to feel comfortable while in the classroom. The distance allocated to each also enables them to remain focused.

Class Demographics My class comprises 382 learners, with the majority being 6 years, while a few are 7 years. There are 181 girls and 201 boys. ¼ of the members are from the high working class, while the majority are from the middle economic class.

My class comprises different ability levels: writing, auditory, and visual learners.

It is a learner-centered institution, which implies that learners are fully engaged in classroom activities and highly cherished classroom communication. Engaging the learners in the class

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activities can gain more knowledge and increase retention levels.

The classroom schedule ranges from arrival time, cleanup time (the learners), lesson time, and dismissal time. Arrival time is from 7:00- 8:00 am, cleanup time starts from 8:10 – 8:40 am, from 8:50-8:55 am is recapture of the last lesson's work, 8:55-9:25 am is illustrations of the topic, 9:30 is dismissal time.

Teachers' qualities include time management, work organization, teamwork, and patience.

Three potential advantages to teaching this mix of students.

Teaching mixed ability students enhances collaboration among the learners, which improves academic achievements, motivation, self-esteem, and increased knowledge retention (1).

Teaching mixed ability students give students of different backgrounds access to the same high-quality instruction and resources just like the high order thinking students.

Teaching mixed ability students enables high-order thinking students to motivate and engage other students of different abilities.

Two potential challenges to teaching this mix of students.

Teachers have inadequate time to handle each learner’s needs

The high order thinking students might feel that they are not being given enough work, while the slow learners feel that they do not get the necessary assistance from the teacher since they view given assignments as difficult

Student participation is limited since the high order thinking students participate more than the slow learners because they (slow learners) are shy and less advanced (2).

Scope The lesson starts at 8:40 am and ends at 9:25 am. At this time, the students are still attentive and active and can grasp most of the concepts.

The classroom resource will be the science lab since it is equipped with the necessary materials for the lesson. They can use the materials to observe and record the outcomes. The subject curriculum will also be used as a guide.

The lesson plan fits into an interdisciplinary plan in that the various concepts are combined to make one theme and are later presented to students.

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Measurable Objectives

Preparing the different sized equipment for arrangement. This is in line with the common core standards, which require each student to have their objects for arrangement. Each learner will be required to arrange the objects from smallest to largest. Through this, learners develop observation skills.

Another objective is, ensuring that each learner has the desired outcome. The outcome of the lesson is to see the learners gain observation skills by correctly arranging different objects in the right order. A teacher should therefore ensure that every student gains the skill.

Evaluation Methodology for Measuring Learning

Using portfolios, where students will develop their portfolios, and after that, assessment conducted to show the extent of their performance. The learners will also engage in self-assessment to ascertain whether they have achieved their set goals. They will make slides and demonstrate them to their class members.

Technology Integration

The technological equipment used includes digital presentations, interactive whiteboards, and online research.

Learners and teachers can use Microsoft PowerPoint to develop slides for presentations.

The interactive whiteboards display images and videos during classroom teaching, keeping learners engaged.

Incorporating technology in teaching encourages teamwork and collaboration among learners when in class or different places.

Educational Theory and Rationale

Here, the theories include humanism and connectivism theories. Humanism entails a learner-centered approach. Humanism theories enable the learners to be fully involved in teaching and learning. It suits this lesson because the learners will fully participate in the learning process.

Connectivism is associated with digital literacy, identifying and remediating gaps in knowledge retention.

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Instructional Strategies and Procedures

Lesson Introduction (Beginning/Warm-Up)

Beginning the lesson with a question or a reflection of the last lesson. Asking questions is effective because it makes the learners brainstorm, thus making them attentive.

Teaching the Main Lesson (Guided and Independent Practice/Middle)

I will do a short introduction of the topic, then give my students an assignment to do as I guide them

Lesson Closure (Ending)

I will present charts to the learners to show them the summary of what has been learned.

Transition into Assessments During Instruction

Each learner will be given various assessments; intelligence, achievement, behavioral, and aptitude tests to determine their needs, strengths, and preferences. It shows the learner’s overall academic performance.

Responses to the Needs of Different Types of Learners

(3 Examples)

Identifying the various learning styles of each student since my class comprised students with and without disability and different understanding levels. Some learners. T demonstrates the qualities of a good teacher, I will be aware of each of my learner's interests and abilities and their learning skills to ensure all of them benefit from classroom work (3).

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I will allow my learners to work at their own but reasonable pace since learners understand better and enjoy classwork when allowed to work at their own pace.

I will use a unique approach when handling my learners to put maximum effort into their work. A unique approach may include reviewing the skills gained from a past lesson or class.

Strategies for Inclusion of All Students

Be aware of all the different needs of every learner in the classroom. This will enable every learner to feel your impact in classroom teaching.

Create opportunities to listen to all learners. I should create time for every learner to help solve their problems.

Providing support for all the learners in a way that benefits all of them. Educational support should be provided for every learner (4).

Remediation Activities for Identified At-Risk Students

Assist the students in studies and organizational activities, which involve graphic organizers, learner's work organization, and how to engage in effective note-taking.

Using differentiated instructions in class reduces the number of learners who require remediation.

Using different approaches to teaching. Here, you can engage the learners in peer teaching or smaller discussion groups. You can also use online teaching to bring a change in the method of teaching.

Enrichment Activities for Identified Gifted Students

Give them more challenging work. Challenging work keeps them engaged and focused, preventing them from engaging in destructive activities.

Give them extra work than the rest. Extra work makes them remain competitive.

Honor their interests and allow them to explore more. The gifted children have abilities and interests that are beyond their agemates’. Therefore, they should be allowed to express their interests to enhance their satisfaction (5).

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Rationales for Using Both Formative and Summative Assessments with Specific Examples

Formative assessment is used in this lesson to assess the learners' performance as they progress throughout the course period. It has been used to identify learners' strengths and weaknesses and the corresponding adjustments. I used formative assessment to know whether my learners gained the content taught.

Summative assessments have been used for evaluation purposes after an instructional period. It is administered at the end, final exams, and class projects. Summative assessments have been used to get learners' test scores.

Unit plan 1

Lesson 1 Reading and writing numbers

Common Core Standards

The common core standards involve the application of knowledge through high-order thinking skills.

Building upon the strengths and lessons of current state standards.

Aligning with college and career expectations

“I Can” Objective Preparing the different sized equipment for arrangement. This is in line with the common core standards, which require each student to have their objects for arrangement. Each learner will be required to arrange the objects from smallest to largest. Through this, learners develop observation skills.

Another objective is, ensuring that each learner has the desired outcome. The outcome of the lesson is to see the learners gain observation skills by correctly arranging different objects in the right order. A teacher should therefore ensure that every student gains the skill.

Length of Time of the Lesson

60 minutes

Materials/Resources The assigned textbook

Charts

A model comprising of the numbers

Warm-Up (Opening Activity)

Beginning the lesson by asking the learners to list 1-10

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Instructional/Delivery Strategies

Using considerate pacing

Using random selection method while asking questions

Giving clear instructions

Procedures (List Steps by Steps in Numerical Order)

I would ask the learners randomly to list numbers 1-10. This would make me identify learners with difficulties in naming the figures.

I would request a fraction of the class to write the numbers in the bord

I would randomly appoint any learner to write selected figures on the board

I would use charts to illustrate the different figures.

Integration (Technology, other Subject Matters)

Some of the technological equipment I will use include digital presentations, interactive whiteboards, and online research.

Learners and teachers can use Microsoft PowerPoint to develop slides for presentations.

The interactive whiteboards display images and videos during classroom teaching, keeping learners engaged.

Online platforms will demonstrate some of the videos on writing and reading 1-10.

Closing I will present charts to the learners to show them the summary of what has been learned.

Assessments Formative assessment is used in this lesson to assess the learners' performance as they progress throughout the course period. It has been used to identify learners' strengths and weaknesses and the corresponding adjustments. I used formative assessment to know whether my learners gained the content taught.

Summative assessments have been used for evaluation purposes after an instructional period. It is administered at the end, final exams, and class projects. Summative assessments have been used to get learners' test scores.

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Differentiate the Lessons to the Students' Needs

Using reading materials at varying readability levels. Reading materials will be incorporated in the lesson at intervals and not throughout.

Presenting ideas through both auditory and visual means. Learners need to be engaged through visual elements such as charts and videos during learning sessions.

Learners will be exposed to interest centers where they would be encouraged to explore the subtrahends of the class topic of their interest.

Lesson 2 Sorting, classifying, and grouping objects according to shape and numbers

Standards (Use the Common Core)

The common core standards involve the application of knowledge through high-order thinking skills.

Building upon the strengths and lessons of current state standards.

Aligning with college and career expectations.

“I Can” Objective Preparing the different sized equipment for arrangement. This is in line with the common core standards, which require each student to have their objects for arrangement. Each learner will be required to arrange the smallest to largest and draw shapes. Through this, learners develop observation skills.

Another objective is, ensuring that each learner has the desired outcome. The outcome of the lesson is to see the learners gain observation skills by correctly arranging different objects from the right order and accuracy skills by drawing the shapes accurately. A teacher should therefore ensure that every student gains the skill.

Length of Time of the Lesson

60

Materials/Resources The assigned textbook

Charts

A model comprising of the numbers and different shapes

Warm-Up (Opening Activity)

Beginning the lesson by asking the learners to list 1-10 and name different shapes.

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Instructional/Delivery Strategies

Using considerate pacing

Using random selection method while asking questions

Giving clear instructions

Procedures I would ask the learners randomly to list numbers 1-10. This would make me identify learners with difficulties in naming the figures.

I would select some learners to draw different shapes on the board

I would randomly appoint any learner to write selected figures in the already drawn shapes

I would use charts to illustrate the different figures and shapes.

Integration Some of the technological equipment I will use includes digital presentations, interactive whiteboards, and online research.

Learners and teachers can use Microsoft PowerPoint to develop slides for presentations.

The interactive whiteboards display images and videos of different shapes during classroom teaching, keeping learners engaged.

Online platforms will demonstrate some of the videos on writing and reading 1-10.

Closing I will present charts to the learners to show them the summary of what has been learned.

Assessments Formative assessment is used in this lesson to assess the learners' performance as they progress throughout the course period. It has been used to identify learners' strengths and weaknesses and the corresponding adjustments. I used formative assessment to know whether my learners gained the content taught.

Summative assessments have been used for evaluation purposes after an instructional period. It is administered at the end, final exams, and class projects. Summative assessments have been used to get learners' test scores.

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Differentiate the Lessons to the Students' Needs

Using reading materials at varying readability levels. Reading materials will be incorporated in the lesson at intervals and not throughout.

Presenting ideas through both auditory and visual means. Learners need to be engaged through visual elements such as charts and videos during learning sessions.

Learners will be exposed to interest centers where they would be encouraged to explore the subtrahends of the class topic of their interest.

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