I chose this particular lesson plan because I
feel like it is a creative way to have students learn new adjectives. Students
are not only learning new grammar and vocabulary, but they are learning them in
a way that they can also express themselves as an individual. They are using
computers to draw pictures of certain adjectives. Having the students become
involved in a lesson allows them to be interested and want to learn.
I do not believe that there are any gaps in the lesson
plan between the curriculum goals, teaching strategies and technologies used.
The lesson plan has a good flow to it. It starts off with a teacher led student
discussion that gives an introduction to the lesson. Then it continues to have
the students individually work and practice what they have learned. The teacher
decided to allow students to draw pictures on a computer to practice the new
words that they have learned. I believe that choosing a computer was a great
idea because it gives students the ability to be creative while learning which
is very important.
I believe that
students become very interested in a lesson when a certain technology is
involved. Using a computer interests students because they have fun when using
one. Making a lesson fun for students is important because it causes students
to want to learn. As a teacher, you want your students to be interested in what
you are trying to teach them. Finding a
way to incorporate fun while also successfully teaching a lesson can be a
challenging thing to do as a teacher, but if you achieve that you will
ultimately be successful.
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Melissa, I agree with you when you stated “ having the students become involved in a lesson allows them to be interested and want to learn.” Technology really embraces this concept, allowing students to use hands on skills in their learning experience. I feel this is particularly important in our field of Foreign language because in certain lessons such as teaching adjectives, vocab etc. it can become very boring to students to simply stare at words for 45 min straight without any type of engaging activity. Technology acts as a tool to avoid this situation by providing students with fun activities to do.
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ReplyDeleteThis lesson plan is particularly helpful for visual learners. Being a visual learner myself, I can see how this lesson can help me better understand vocabulary when the word doesn't tell me much. However, I do think that this lesson should be targeted towards younger students, from the elementary level to middle school. As a Dance and English teacher, this lesson is a great way to make a connection between the two subjects. Instead of using the art of drawing, I would have students create shapes and dances that relate to a word they are learning. I think if this lesson plan were to be used with the older grades, it would have to be modified a little. Again, though, it is a wonderful way to engage the students in learning vocabulary and encouraging them to use their creativity. Great choice!
I definitely agree that students are more engaged when technology is involved into a lesson! The lesson on adjectives is fun and great for visual learners! What would you do for kinesthetic learners in your classroom?
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