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Vocational Training Development Institute
School of Education and Professional Studies
Principles of Teaching and Learning 2 Science ED 519
Semester 1, 2020 - 2021
Micro-Teaching Group Task

Module No. 4

Assignment #1

Due: Week 13
Total marks: 100
Date: December 14 - 19, 2020
Lecturer(s): Kiesha Strachan, Ricaldo Francis, Adesuawa Omoregie and Grace Samuels

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. For a specific target group and topic, develop a plan for a thirty (30) minute lesson. (The plan may be
vetted before teaching)

2. Team members will implement their plan at the appointed time.

3. Each non- teaching peer will review the teaching episode based on specific criteria identified on
checklists.

RATING SCALE FOR MICRO-TEACHING

5- Advanced Competency
4- Proficient Competency
3- Basic Competency
2- Minimal Competency
1- Undocumented Competency

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Criteria for Assessing the Application of
5 4 3 2 1 Comments
Learning Theories in the lesson.
Attended to the different learning styles

Information presented sequentially.

Learning hierarchy evident

Multiple intelligences addressed

Hands-on/Minds-on Approach

Experiential Learning

Prior knowledge elicited and used

Construction and reconstruction of scientific ideas

Cognitive stages considered

Provided opportunities for observation and application

TOTAL

Criteria for Assessing the Application of the Science

5 4 3 2 1 Comments
Approach in the lesson.
Encouraged process skill development

Encouraged development of scientific attitudes

Encouraged innovation and inquiry

Use of the Scientific Method to solve problems

Investigative/hands-on Approach

Constructivist Approach evident

Guided Inquiry approach

Structured Inquiry Approach

Student-Initiated Inquiry Approach

Student – Centred Lesson

TOTAL
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Criteria for Assessing the Application of Strategies in

5 4 3 2 1 Comments
Teaching Science in the lesson.
Effective use of grouping strategies

Motivational introductory strategy employed

Use of questioning technique

Use of role play/drama/simulation

Demonstration techniques

Lecture skills

Experimentation- Fair testing, manipulated variables;

planning and design
Use of analogies

Development of process skills in investigation

Organization and implementation of field activities

TOTAL

Criteria for Assessing the Application of Resources in

5 4 3 2 1 Comments
Teaching the Science lesson.
Materials relating to information effectively used in the
lesson.
Adequate provision of materials and equipment

Appropriate use of materials from student environment

Innovative use of materials encouraged

Safe use of materials

Technology appropriately used

Care of resources encouraged

References to resources in the environment.

Resources catered to different learning styles.

Accurate instructions given for the use of resources.

TOTAL
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Criteria for Assessing the Application of Assessment
5 4 3 2 1 Comments
Techniques in Teaching the Science lesson.
Assessment of the cognitive objectives.

Assessment of the psychomotor objectives

Assessment of the affective objectives

Authentic assessment techniques utilized

Diverse learning styles targeted

Multiple intelligences catered for

Age/stage/ level appropriate

Student-centered techniques

Performance /competency levels outlined to students

Allotment of marks/grades provided with task.

TOTAL

END OF ASSIGNMENT

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