Teaching, Learning
& Assessment
Module introduction
In this session we will...
● Set ground rules
● Find out what is covered in the module
● Find out what the assignments require
● Introduce the basics of planning
By the end of this session you will be able to:
● List 3 reasons why rules in the learning environment are
important
● Explain the requirements of the 3 assignments for the
module
● Explain why planning is important, giving 2 examples
● Create a basic session planJumpstart Journal – What are your goals for today’s session?
My expectations of you
Rules is rules
In groups choose 3 rules you think are important for this
class. You have 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes swap your rules with the next table. Add
3 more rules.
After 5 minutes swap your rules with the next table. Add
another 3 rules.
Each table should now have a list of 10+ rules
In turn, present your rules to the group.
Negotiation
As a class we have to negotiate the lists down to a
manageable amount…
Negotiate away… take a vote, cast lots, you have 5 minutes...
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
In your groups, read the assignment briefs. Make a note of key points using your
whiteboard.
Eash person reads their whiteboard to the group
You have 20 minutes
Presentation of work
Information Regarding Assignments
● Reference to academic texts and wider reading as required in the brief
● Referencing conventions, including a bibliography (if in doubt, refer to Cite Them Right).
● Normal conventions of written English such as complete sentences, correct use of paragraphing, appropriate
punctuation and correct spelling.
● An awareness of ethical sensitivity, particularly with reference to names and places. For instance, refer to
Student A (or change names) and the placement centre which is an FE college or a prison setting etc.
● Avoidance of narrative or telling a story.
● Supporting evidence to back up opinions. This could arise out of your own experience as well as from texts
and other sources.
● Double spacing and preferably size 12 font.
● Word count of no more than 10% under or over the recommended amount.
● Your name in the file name of the submitted document
Planning 101
Aims & Objectives
Objectives
An objective is what the students will be
able to do at the end of the session that
they couldn’t do at the start.
For example: Describe the
metamorphosis of a caterpillar, or
List 3 facts about mammals
Aims
An aim is something the students
will do in the session, a topic you
will cover.
For example: Introduce the
requirements of the module, or
review the 7x table
What you
AIM to do
By the end of the
session, students
will be able to...
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Introduction
Development
Conclusion
Phases of a Lesson Plan
beginning
middle
end
Now it’s your turn …..
• Give 3 examples of how
you might introduce the
lesson
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Introduction
to a
Lesson
Set the scene Create interest
Establish entry
behaviour
Provide links
test or
quiz
question
and
answer
ask about
experience
introduce
self
register
admin
share
objectiv
es
pose a
question
statement
visual impact/
Attention grabber
describe lesson
activities
recap to previous
session/ assessment
put in context
of the course
suggest
possible
application
What
Else?
Frequent
Checks
Learning
Support
Co-operative
Learning
Technology
Experiential
Theory
Practice
Multi
Sensory
Active
Learning
Main
Body
Now it’s your turn …..
• Give as many examples of
teaching & learning
methods as you can...........
Now it’s your turn again... …..
• Give examples of how you
might conclude the lesson
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Concluding
a
Lesson
Recap and
assessment
Housekeeping Evaluation
Provide links
review
session
post it
notes
complete
questionnaire
tasks for
next
time
revisit
objectives
introduce
next
session
reminders for
next time
see individual
students
tidy up
repeat
key points
test or quiz
question
and answer
Resources for teaching & learning
• Handouts
• Flip Charts
• Whiteboard
• Virtual Learning Environments/ Platforms
• Webinars/podcasts
• Videos/DVDs
• PowerPoint/Prezi
• Guest Speaker
• Realia/authentic materials
• Quizzes/ Games
Common mistakes in lesson planning…
The objectives are not SMART
The lesson assessment
The materials
Challenge (re: taxonomy)
The student activity
Lack of variety
Does not mention Learner Support
Recap
• State the difference between aims & objectives
• Recall the fundamentals of good lesson
planning
• Explain the three stages of the lesson
How did you do?
● List 3 reasons why rules in the learning environment are
important
● Explain the requirements of the 3 assignments for the
module
● Explain why planning is important, giving 2 examples
● Create a basic session plan
Jumpstart Journal – Did you achieve your goals for today’s session?

Teaching, learning & assessment intro

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    In this sessionwe will... ● Set ground rules ● Find out what is covered in the module ● Find out what the assignments require ● Introduce the basics of planning
  • 3.
    By the endof this session you will be able to: ● List 3 reasons why rules in the learning environment are important ● Explain the requirements of the 3 assignments for the module ● Explain why planning is important, giving 2 examples ● Create a basic session planJumpstart Journal – What are your goals for today’s session?
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    Rules is rules Ingroups choose 3 rules you think are important for this class. You have 5 minutes. After 5 minutes swap your rules with the next table. Add 3 more rules. After 5 minutes swap your rules with the next table. Add another 3 rules. Each table should now have a list of 10+ rules In turn, present your rules to the group.
  • 6.
    Negotiation As a classwe have to negotiate the lists down to a manageable amount… Negotiate away… take a vote, cast lots, you have 5 minutes...
  • 7.
    Teaching, Learning &Assessment In your groups, read the assignment briefs. Make a note of key points using your whiteboard. Eash person reads their whiteboard to the group You have 20 minutes
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    Information Regarding Assignments ●Reference to academic texts and wider reading as required in the brief ● Referencing conventions, including a bibliography (if in doubt, refer to Cite Them Right). ● Normal conventions of written English such as complete sentences, correct use of paragraphing, appropriate punctuation and correct spelling. ● An awareness of ethical sensitivity, particularly with reference to names and places. For instance, refer to Student A (or change names) and the placement centre which is an FE college or a prison setting etc. ● Avoidance of narrative or telling a story. ● Supporting evidence to back up opinions. This could arise out of your own experience as well as from texts and other sources. ● Double spacing and preferably size 12 font. ● Word count of no more than 10% under or over the recommended amount. ● Your name in the file name of the submitted document
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    Aims & Objectives Objectives Anobjective is what the students will be able to do at the end of the session that they couldn’t do at the start. For example: Describe the metamorphosis of a caterpillar, or List 3 facts about mammals Aims An aim is something the students will do in the session, a topic you will cover. For example: Introduce the requirements of the module, or review the 7x table What you AIM to do By the end of the session, students will be able to...
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    Now it’s yourturn ….. • Give 3 examples of how you might introduce the lesson
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    14 Introduction to a Lesson Set thescene Create interest Establish entry behaviour Provide links test or quiz question and answer ask about experience introduce self register admin share objectiv es pose a question statement visual impact/ Attention grabber describe lesson activities recap to previous session/ assessment put in context of the course suggest possible application
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    Now it’s yourturn ….. • Give as many examples of teaching & learning methods as you can...........
  • 17.
    Now it’s yourturn again... ….. • Give examples of how you might conclude the lesson
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    18 Concluding a Lesson Recap and assessment Housekeeping Evaluation Providelinks review session post it notes complete questionnaire tasks for next time revisit objectives introduce next session reminders for next time see individual students tidy up repeat key points test or quiz question and answer
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    Resources for teaching& learning • Handouts • Flip Charts • Whiteboard • Virtual Learning Environments/ Platforms • Webinars/podcasts • Videos/DVDs • PowerPoint/Prezi • Guest Speaker • Realia/authentic materials • Quizzes/ Games
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    Common mistakes inlesson planning… The objectives are not SMART The lesson assessment The materials Challenge (re: taxonomy) The student activity Lack of variety Does not mention Learner Support
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    Recap • State thedifference between aims & objectives • Recall the fundamentals of good lesson planning • Explain the three stages of the lesson
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    How did youdo? ● List 3 reasons why rules in the learning environment are important ● Explain the requirements of the 3 assignments for the module ● Explain why planning is important, giving 2 examples ● Create a basic session plan Jumpstart Journal – Did you achieve your goals for today’s session?