STEM Strategies Reflection
As I reflect upon the designing of my science lesson, I found that the 5 E's were very helpful to me. This plan guided me step by step through my lesson. It began with standards and ended with personal reflection. The 5 E's "provided a framework for developing and delivering a high quality lesson" (Bybee, 2002).
I found that my process for planning this lesson was very different from how I usually design my lessons. I spent several hours planning a week long unit. It would be great if I could plan all of my lessons this way, but I don't have that kind of time. I suspect that once I implement this lesson, I will see how the 5 E's framework helped me create an awesome lesson. The positive results from this lesson will encourage me to change my lesson planning overtime until all of my lessons are structured using the 5 E's format.
As I implement this lesson year after year, I will need to adapt the lessons to the learning styles of each group of students I encounter. Other issues might include the reteaching phase for students who show lack of understanding. I will need to ensure that I provide relevant enrichment activities for my other students while the reteaching phase is in action. I realize from this experience that "thoughtful planning guides effective teaching" (Bybee, 2002).
Bybee, R.W. (2002) Learning Science and the Science of Learning, NSTA Press or
reprinted for E. Hammerman (2005) Eight Essentials of Inquiry-Based Science,
Corwin Press. pg.81-83
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI so agree that the format is great, just a bit unrealistic on a daily basis for every lesson. I feel like as teachers we innately do a lot of the things like making connections and differentitating for our students. Best of luck with your future lesson planning and implementing your lesson!
*On a side note, would it be too much trouble if you put your last initial somewhere on your blog? I am having a hard time keeping straight which Jennifer I'm looking at since there are 2 in our group. Thanks so much!
One of the things that comes to mind on planning this way is that we are all under time constraints to cover our standards before testing time. Not only does it take some time to plan but it also takes longer to impliment.
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