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Action Plan. Ms. Fatima Batool The City School, PAF Chapter Science, Jr.III. Action plan methodology. Goals Instructional strategies and tasks Solutions to Anticipated challenges Timeline Resources Conclusion. Goals . Long-term goals Short-term goals . Main. Long-term goals.
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Action Plan Ms. Fatima Batool The City School, PAF Chapter Science, Jr.III
Action plan methodology • Goals • Instructional strategies and tasks • Solutions to Anticipated challenges • Timeline • Resources • Conclusion
Goals • Long-term goals • Short-term goals Main
Long-term goals • Adopt 21st century teaching approaches to enhance student’s appreciation of scientific facts. • Understanding, managing, and creating effective oral, written and multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts. • Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating and creating information in a variety of forms and media. • Demonstrating teamwork and leadership, working productively with others. • Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems. Back
Short-term goals • Incorporating multimedia in lesson plans • Study and understanding of environment • Identifying and applying correct methods to know about the properties of different substances. • Measuring, recording and analyzing data accurately. • Creating graphs and charts using computer programs. Example
3-B Helping plants to grow well • Parts of plant and their functions • Growing plants • Factors for healthy plant growth next
To remember….. • the parts of a flowering plants. • the outer structure of roots, stems and leaves. • the uses of plants. • how fast plants can grow. • how much water plants and growing seeds need to be healthy. Index
To understand….. • the function of each part of the plant. • why plants need water, warmth, sunlight and adequate temperature. Index
To apply….. • measure and record the growth of the plants. • and encourage the growth of more plants to keep the environment healthy. Index
To analyze….. • why leaves are green and why they are of different sizes and shapes. • the growth of the plants. Index
To evaluate …… • the growth of the plants w.r.t number of days. • the volume of water required to germinate the seeds. Index
To create….. • the graphs and charts of their readings and observations using respective computer programs. Index
Instructional strategies and tasks • I will use illustrations for their better understanding. • I will use worksheets for the related topics. • I will teach them how take readings and observations and how to use a computer program to record their results. • I will provide students with time for group discussions. Main
Solutions to anticipated challenges Challenges: • The management may not agree with my new approach. • Parents may not understand my methods. • Students may be reluctant to use computers. • I do not own a computer at school. Main
I will share the course manual and my notes for the course with my management. Index
I will use my word processing computer skills to create a news letter to inform parents of my new methods. Index
I will bring my own laptop to create my productivity tools. Index
Class III News Ms. Fatima Batool August14th,2011 This week, students learnt the parts of the plants and their respective functions. • In the upcoming week, students will be learning about: • the different factors required for the growth of the plants. • The will be required to bring plant pots, a measuring stick and a film canisters. Index
Timeline Example
Timeline 3-B Helping plants to grow well (5 weeks required) Main
Resources • Search engines. • Websites .e.g. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/ • Other teachers who teach my same grade and subject. • Word processing, multimedia and spreadsheets applications. • Intel Teach Program Getting Started Course manual. Main
Conclusion By implementing my newly acquired 21st century teaching approaches, students will be empowered and will appreciate and gain a better knowledge of science.