Friday, September 17, 2010
STEM Strategies Lesson Plan Reflection
As I created this lesson I was pleasantly surprised to know that a lot of my current planning techniques overlapped with this lesson planning process. I haven't really put into words the manner in which I develop a lesson; however, the 5 E's strategy aligned directly with the planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection that I employ throughout my lesson planning. As a science oriented person these strategies just seemed like the best logical way to develop a lesson and I am glad to see that they have been put into a formal strategy. Some practical or logistical issues that would need to be addressed with the lesson I developed include the amount of time allocated to the entire lesson and assessment, the availability of current technologies, and the availability of supplies to promote creativity.
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Hi Mark!
ReplyDeleteNice blog. I am very new at this but am learning fast...must keep up.
I, too was pleasantly surprized to find my lessons overlapping with this lesson planning process as well. I do admit that implementing the STEM strategies will directly enhance my teaching and thus my lessons. In retrospect I will be adjusting more time to accommodate the popularity of the experiments and leave my discussion for later. First grade is full of energy.
-JP
Hi Mark,
ReplyDeleteDid you find the 5E's lesson plan template to be helpful when planning your lesson - was it worth the time and effort, for example, to think about each component individually? Amy
Hey Mark
ReplyDeleteWhat cracks me up about education is that we have been doing many of these practices and strategies for years without even knowing it! Differenting lesson plans and scaffolding are things I did from day 1 22 years ago - but wow! now i knoow the proper teminology and I feel so intelligent!! Keep up the great work and am interested on how your iceberg project is shaping up!
Dave
Hi! I too was surprised to see what I do and don't really think about is what i should be doing.
ReplyDeleteMark...I anxious to see and and read about your lesson 6 assignmen. i will follow your blog beacause youre discussions have been absolutely fabulous....i have STOLEN many of your ideas and teaching practices! it has been a pleasure to work along with you..have a great week and best of luck!
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