Lesson 5.
Core learning objectives
A sharing and extension of knowledge presented through individual investigations with a view to rounding off their understanding of the importance of research and investigation as an integral part of designing.
Extended learning objectives
A sharing and extension of knowledge presented through individual investigations with a view to rounding off their understanding of the importance of research and investigation as an integral part of designing. Extend their vision of opportunities for research by extensive evaluation of the work.
SEN learning objectives
A sharing and extension of knowledge presented through individual investigations with a view to the likelihood that the work presented may not match that of core or extended pupils. It is therefore important to ensure that encouragement is provided by highlighting positive aspects of work as well as drawing their attention to elements of work developed by more able pupils as a spur to their improvement. Ensure that, if asked a question it is within their capability to provide an answer.
Lesson context
To review and evaluate the range of ideas and investigative work of the whole class. Sharing and discussing ideas. Enabling the least able and extending the more able.
Lesson structure
(Pre-lesson planning) Display a collage of selected work for discussion. Prepare the available room for the activities. Arrange seating to ensure full participation. If the workshop is not suitable arrange for the use of a spare room. If time allows "scan" or digitise selected work for viewing via computer and LCD display/projector or via print-out on acetate for OHP projection. (Use photocopy machine to enlarge examples if necessary).
- Explain the lesson and the learning outcomes. Sharing ideas and learning from each other. Re-visiting the past three weeks' knowledge. Investigate new ideas and design work of each other.
- Group discussion about homework investigation reports, using a selected range of ideas which identify with the investigation brief. Engage the group in discussion about shape and form, materials and specific elements of designs which have a function as well as an aesthetic quality, for example the concept of safety -a fire risk from "dripping" wax or an unstable structure.
- Group work. Each mini group to evaluate the whole group's discussions regarding the research material and provide a verbal report on the key design considerations for the design and making of a candelabrum to the theme of a dinner party for a specific occasion. This activity is structured in ability groups in order to extend the most able and support the least able.
- Pupil and teacher lesson evaluation. Allow time for the pupils to complete their evaluation diaries. Teacher to complete lesson evaluation.
Equipment and materials
- Pupil investigation material prepared as homework. Computer/display unit/OHP.
Homework
Using the knowledge gained, further prepare design ideas to a stage ready for production. Remind pupils that their design portfolio should also include material and time plans.
Risk assessment
Hazard Identification |
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Example Risk Assessment |
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Satisfactory |
Has the room chosen got a sufficiency of space for all pupils to view and participate in the activity safely? |
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Are all pupils sat safely on chairs with none perched on side benches or work benches? |
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Is the room suitable for the kind of discussion intended and, if not, has another room more suitable been considered? |
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Are pupils made aware of safety requirements and behaviour during the lesson? |
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Lesson evaluation
To be completed at the end of each lesson by the teacher. Assessment
to inform future planning. How well did the group learn? Were
targets met? Do any aspects of the lesson require improvement
or revisiting? Did any particular pupils perform well or otherwise?
