Main Body (700 words): Approximately 3 – 4 paragraphs which outline your reasons and approaches taken in your lesson plan to include:
Why you think the activities planned for will support the children’s learning.
What pedagogic approaches you have taken (including learning theories).
How you have included each member of the group in your class (and why it is appropriate for the age-range).
You are strongly advised to include a broad range of module concepts, such as:
Cross-curricular links
Unplugged Pedagogy and problem solving
Digital literacy and use of Computing vocabulary
Coding
Purpose of technology in Science
Conceptual understanding and children’s misconceptions
Scientific enquiry / Tinkering
The Natural World
Outdoor learning
Play-based learning and the use of story-telling
Enquiry and problem-based learning
Environmental and Sustainability Education
Assessment for Learning
Talk for Learning
Inclusion – ‘access for all’
Risk assessment
Please note that not all of these concepts will be applicable depending on your lesson plan.
Summary (100 words): Round off your rationale by including a summary statement that briefly explains why your lesson plan is appropriate for your chosen class.
