task 1
F6 biology issues are very wide and deep; Example : Identifying biology structures such as organelles in living cells. There are 14 organelles (listed in the syllabus); as an experience teacher, it is not wise to go through all 14 organelles and spoonfeed those A-level/pre-u students. Based on self-access and project-base-learning approaches, I always ask the students to get into a small groups and each group is responsible to complete a special task, one group entitle to one organelle. Teacher introduces, give the main aspects and the basic concept of organelle only. Then, give clear instruction/ guidelines and provide standard template for everybody. Enough time is given to prepare the hand-out and power point presentation. The task/discussion is controlled within the scopes; indirectly they learned to search and select the information. With proper advice, guidance and planning; surely these activity they enjoyed much - they themselves actively participate, well prepared and share the knowledge among classmates. Finally, much time saved, all students have the diagrams / characteristics / functions of all that 14 organelles. Again, indirectly, I inculcate the interest and encourage scientific communication in the class. Of course, there is a room of improvement, I start with giving 'organelles quizze' before move to the next subtopic.
5 comments:
I like the group task and discussion to prepare. It will definitely allow each group to make better efforts in presenting their completed work.
Hi Sis Nani,
I adore the way you deal with teaching those pre u students. You sound as you are confident and sure of what you are doing, which is the result of being so experienced .. I would say. This is how we might expect them to create/ construct their own learning by involving them actively in the group work/project and it's a good idea for giving them a chance to be in front of the class and present their very own 'discovery'.
From your experience, how do you tell that all the students had succesfully presented their work and make others to understand it as well? Would you share with us?
Hi Pramela,
Thank you for your comment; this kind of task applicable and works well for certain issues/subtopics only. Plan well before hand and help the students in forming the group - harmony in terms of gender, racial and academic achievements. In a nut shell, the best always comes from you
Hmm.. maybe mini quizzes would have helped me to remember.. good idea..: ) any more from others? sm
I agree with SM. Quizzes make students remember better.
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