Clinical Field Experience D : Assessment and Feedback

Part 1:Mini-Lesson Plan

Grade: SS2G1 List and describe five physical features that you know.

Arts Standard: VA2C1Utilizes knowledge from different fields to improve the production and comprehension of works of art.

VA2.CR.4 Comprehend and implement procedures, strategies, and the media of double-dimensional works of art.

Learning objective : At the end of the lesson students will apprehend the physical features of the Earth and their importance.

Other learning objectives : The study of these features will help students to understand the relationship of the physical features to the Earth.

Learning activities that connect arts and social studies :

The teacher will start the lesson and notify students on what physical features are and how to identify them through their different characteristics. I will follow the information with use of images of physical features such as mountains, plains, hills, and lakes. Additionally, I will draw examples of physical features on a board just to ensure all the students understand everything regarding Earth’s physical features. Videos of distinct features will also be beneficial to the comprehension of the students on what the lesson is about. To test the students understanding, students will be divided into groups of three each and draw at least three physical features with their names on top of the drawing page.

Formative assessment:

Students will all take an exit test comprising of four questions:

1. Explain the difference between plains and plateaus.

2. Which one s bigger in size between an ocean and a lake?

3. Give 5 examples of physical features.

4. Do mountains influence the formation of rain?

Part 3: Reflection

While going around the class and assessing the work of the students in groups I was able to identify the weak areas and the strong points of the students. The students seemed to enjoy the actual exercise of drawing on their own more than when I drew the physical feature myself. The pre-evaluation information was significant in lesson planning and helped recognize what the students had the knowledge of and what they did not. My goal was to ensure that the student knew and differentiated the physical features and prepares them for when they go on an actual field tour in different regions in the globe.

The students really enjoyed the class as they asked questions and had the ability to present the physical features in a visual form. However, other learners had some difficulties in differentiating between plains and plateaus while others did not comprehend whether the mountains have an impact on the formation of rain. Nonetheless, the students who had difficulties were able to ask questions and after explaining to them they understood the whole process. The activity took a maximum of 3 days to complete and the students utilized maps, actual pictures, and videos to fully apprehend the physical features concept.

The inclusion of visual representations was important since students learn differently and find it easier to understand things through observation. I also used the pre-assessment data to identify what needed to be taught later in another lesson. The lesson can be executed for short term planning and will be efficient in helping out students with any misunderstandings. Connecting with students learning abilities will help them understand more.