Scheme of Work
SCHEME OF WORK
Centre: Course Code:
Name of Course Horticulture Session length: 2.5 hours
Name of tutor: Number of sessions: 6
Aims of course:
To introduce students to horticulture giving them a basic understanding of plant life. Demonstrating and giving practical sessions on planting bulbs and seeds to develop the student’s skills and knowledge.
Assumed knowledge:
Basic skills read & write and ICT
To enrich the learners’ experience and in line with Ofsted priorities, embed these 6 strands into your scheme of work IN THE SPACES BELOW, WRITE HOW EACH WILL BE COVERED DURING THE COURSE
Health & Safety – ensuring learners are safe
The classroom is suitable for the purpose of teaching/ learning that is safe from dangers, and hazards.
Equality & Diversity Based on individual identified needs, differentiation and learning styles have been taken into account.
Literacy, Language, Numeracy
Will be integrated into the activities
Information and Learning Technology Will be integrated into the activities
Education for Sustainable Development
Progression to the next level, another course, employment, volunteering etc
Part of your lesson observation
Week or date Learning outcomes and summary of session topics Teacher activities Learner activities Assessment methods Resources
1 Students will learn the differences between annual, biennial and perennial life cycles. Discussion of life cycles: use concept of the ‘timeline’ to explain Small group work -Students to research plants which fit into each category Targeted questions
Check individual understanding and
Handouts Examples of
Plants
Blackboard, chalk
Handouts
Paper / Pens
2 Students will learn the differences between
. ‘hardy’ and ‘half hardy’ plants
Introduce concept of ‘hardy’ and ‘half hardy’ plants Students to research plants which fit into each category Targeted questions
Check individual understanding and
Handouts Examples of
plants
Centre: Course Code:
Name of Course Horticulture Session length: 2.5 hours
Name of tutor: Number of sessions: 6
Aims of course:
To introduce students to horticulture giving them a basic understanding of plant life. Demonstrating and giving practical sessions on planting bulbs and seeds to develop the student’s skills and knowledge.
Assumed knowledge:
Basic skills read & write and ICT
To enrich the learners’ experience and in line with Ofsted priorities, embed these 6 strands into your scheme of work IN THE SPACES BELOW, WRITE HOW EACH WILL BE COVERED DURING THE COURSE
Health & Safety – ensuring learners are safe
The classroom is suitable for the purpose of teaching/ learning that is safe from dangers, and hazards.
Equality & Diversity Based on individual identified needs, differentiation and learning styles have been taken into account.
Literacy, Language, Numeracy
Will be integrated into the activities
Information and Learning Technology Will be integrated into the activities
Education for Sustainable Development
Progression to the next level, another course, employment, volunteering etc
Part of your lesson observation
Week or date Learning outcomes and summary of session topics Teacher activities Learner activities Assessment methods Resources
1 Students will learn the differences between annual, biennial and perennial life cycles. Discussion of life cycles: use concept of the ‘timeline’ to explain Small group work -Students to research plants which fit into each category Targeted questions
Check individual understanding and
Handouts Examples of
Plants
Blackboard, chalk
Handouts
Paper / Pens
2 Students will learn the differences between
. ‘hardy’ and ‘half hardy’ plants
Introduce concept of ‘hardy’ and ‘half hardy’ plants Students to research plants which fit into each category Targeted questions
Check individual understanding and
Handouts Examples of
plants