Integrated Lesson Plan
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Integrated Lesson Plan:
Mitosis & Meiosis
• The constructivist model of my Mitosis vs. Meiosis Lesson satisfies all three of the Science & Technology competencies for the Cycle one Secondary level. Its affirmation that knowledge is a construction of the human mind and is acquired based on previous experiences is complementary to the required competencies that must be met in the S&T profile of the QEP.
1. Seeks answers or solution to scientific and technological problems. 2. Makes the most of his/her knowledge of science and technology. 3. Communicates in the languages used in science and technology.
• The constructivist model facilitates the realization of the aforementioned competencies with the integration of technology specifically in the following ways: o By fostering creative problem solving and metacognition through divergent thinking (competency 1) o By helping build mental models and increase knowledge transfer (competency 2) o By fostering group cooperation (competency 3)
The Constructivist Model & The QEP
Rather than teach students a specific basic skill set that will most likely become obsolete, the constructivist model allows students to generate their own knowledge from their own experiences and essentially to teach themselves how to learn. EX Students must use their problem solving skills not only to figure out how the interactive quiz works, but also to figure out the answers to the questions using previous knowledge. • They will not be forced to take what the teacher tells them for granted, but will be able to learn through inquiry, exploration and through discussions with peers. EX The students will be given useful links on the handout at the beginning of class that can provide further knowledge and exploration on the topics of Mitosis & Meiosis. • Where directed learning fails to provide students with
Integrated Lesson Plan:
Mitosis & Meiosis
• The constructivist model of my Mitosis vs. Meiosis Lesson satisfies all three of the Science & Technology competencies for the Cycle one Secondary level. Its affirmation that knowledge is a construction of the human mind and is acquired based on previous experiences is complementary to the required competencies that must be met in the S&T profile of the QEP.
1. Seeks answers or solution to scientific and technological problems. 2. Makes the most of his/her knowledge of science and technology. 3. Communicates in the languages used in science and technology.
• The constructivist model facilitates the realization of the aforementioned competencies with the integration of technology specifically in the following ways: o By fostering creative problem solving and metacognition through divergent thinking (competency 1) o By helping build mental models and increase knowledge transfer (competency 2) o By fostering group cooperation (competency 3)
The Constructivist Model & The QEP
Rather than teach students a specific basic skill set that will most likely become obsolete, the constructivist model allows students to generate their own knowledge from their own experiences and essentially to teach themselves how to learn. EX Students must use their problem solving skills not only to figure out how the interactive quiz works, but also to figure out the answers to the questions using previous knowledge. • They will not be forced to take what the teacher tells them for granted, but will be able to learn through inquiry, exploration and through discussions with peers. EX The students will be given useful links on the handout at the beginning of class that can provide further knowledge and exploration on the topics of Mitosis & Meiosis. • Where directed learning fails to provide students with