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"If a book has no index or good table of contents, it is very useful to make on as you are reading it." - Isaac Watts

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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, ST. AUGUSTINE

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION  2018-2019

EDSS 5710- PEDAGOGY AS A  PROCESS: TEACHING OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

REHANAH ALI  05747672

TUTOR’S NAME: MR.BENIGNUS BITU

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"Journal writing, when it becomes a ritual for transformation, is not only life-changing but life-expanding."- Jen Williamson

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Once upon a time, I began a new journey in my professional development called the Diploma In Education Programme. I was introduced to the Social Sciences cohort, made up of individuals sharing similar thoughts and feelings about teaching. I was then separated into a Practicum group. Those who were once strangers  became my family, my support system through this journey and I am grateful for everything they have done and have contributed to my life. They have help me grow and develop both professionally and personally. The bond that was made will never be broken.

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"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly Merry Christmas,"- Peg Bracken

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There are friends, there is family and then there are friends that become family

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The following is a recording of a Micro-Teaching lesson based on the concept of pollution.

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This entry focuses on what led me to enter the profession of teaching and why I selected to enroll in the Diploma in Education Programme and my expectations of what the programme can afford me in my professional capacity in teaching

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The entry below describes my philosophy for teaching, with respect to my beliefs, values and conceptions about teaching and how I view myself in this profession. It describes how I perceive myself and my students and what end result I hope to achieve.

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The Unit in focus is directed specifically to the concept of groups, its formation, what it consists of and  its functionality. The Topic is very important as individuals belong to various types of groups that they may or may not be aware of throughout their lives. The purpose of this topic is to highlight the aspect of groups and its necessity to the individual and to society on a whole. Students must be aware of their role as a member of  primary groups like the family and secondary groups like society. In developing this unit, I have see the various aspects entailed n the concept of groups and its importance not only in the micro but macro aspect of society

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B. 2 (a)  SAMPLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

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B. 2 (a)  SAMPLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

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Learning objectives are the expected learning outcome of students that results from the teachers instructions to a prepared lesson and the information acquired is understood and can be utilized  at the end of the learning experience. Learning objectives is significant as it  gives the teacher a plan on how the lesson will unfold in a particular order. It shows the development and buildup of the lesson in the classroom from lower order to higher order thinking and understanding. It allows for students to know where they are what needs to be done to get them to another levels of the lesson.

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B. 2 (a)  SAMPLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

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The two selected teaching strategies utilized in the lesson plans were collaborative group work and jigsaw.  The collaborative group work and jig saw strategies were selected as the unit being completed is groups and institutions and by placing students to work in groups will give them a better understanding of groups and how they function in order to complete a task. Students tend to learn more through physical hands on activities and through collaboration with peers. The collaborative group work allowed students to try and complete a given assignment in a group and also highlight the factors that kept the group together to complete the task. Jigsaw was used to teach the advantages and disadvantages of the three types of leaders through peer teaching .

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The following entry is based on the concept of Instructional Scaffolding. It was first coined by the theorist Lev Vygotsky in his theory of Zone of Proximal Development. Instructional Scaffolding is significant in the development of student learning and education. Scaffolding involves the teacher designing a lesson and giving specific instruction, guidelines and support to the students in order to make the lesson more student centered and create independent learners.  Scaffolding is significant to show students that they can  take charge of their own learning with guidelines and support from the teacher/ instructor. The selected class for this strategy is a forth form (4G) which consists of students with varying levels of intelligences and who learn through different methods.

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Task analysis is used in the classroom as a means of simplifying information for student in order for them to have a better understanding of the lesson and its objectives. According to Szidon and Franzone “Task analysis is the process of breaking a skill down into smaller, more manageable components”. When conducting a task analysis the teacher/instructor must take into account the students of the classroom, that is to say the varying levels of skills of the students, their ability to process information, their means of communication both with the teacher and their peers and their prior knowledge and experience of the given task to be completed.

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The following aspect depicts the video recorded conversation between my colleague Mrs. Nadia Mungroo of Holy Faith Convent, Penal and Myself, Ms. Rehanah Ali of ASJA Girls’ College, Charlieville. The recording is based on the integration of technology in a lesson. I selected the mode of Cartoon Video both as a set induction and another as a means of reiterating the points made by students’ presentation to appeal to visual learners. The concept taught was Urbanization and the factors that contribute to it, that is the push and pull factors. This topic falls under the unit of Our Environment in the discipline of Social Studies at the form the level. Technology is significant to teaching as our students are growing up in a technological environment and they have learnt to master using technology. These students grasp information easier through technology and it keeps them actively engaged in learning in the classroom.

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C (2) - TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION LESSON WRITE UP

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C (2) - TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION LESSON WRITE UP

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The extract below entails a description of how technology was integrated into two lessons using Video as a set induction and composing a song and rap using tunes from youtube. It describes both the eas and the difficulties encountered in incorporating technology into the lesson. It discusses how I plan to further incorporate technology as a teching strategy post the Diploma in Education Programme and what measures that I have put in place to overcome the various challenges I encounter.

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C 2(i)- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION LESSON  WRITE UP

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C 2- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION LESSON PLANS

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C 2- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION LESSON PLANS

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The following is based on the concept of Technology Integration in delivering a lesson.  The entry captures two lesson plans that were developed with the inclusion of technology via videos to teach the concept of causes of urbanization and the use of you tube to assist students in developing a song and rap based on the effects of urbanization. Technology in this aspect is significant as the videos grasped the students’ attention and it reiterated the points presented by the students post presentation. The use of you tube gave the tune and beat that got the students excited to participate and kept them engaged in the lesson throughout. It allowed for the lesson to become fun and enjoyable which made the lesson effective. The selected class for this strategy is a forth form (4G) which consists of students with varying levels of intelligences and who learn through different methods.

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C 2(ii)- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION LESSON PLANS

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D1 EXPLANATION OF CONCEPT, SAMPLE TASK AND RUBRIC

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D1 EXPLANATION OF CONCEPT, SAMPLE TASK AND RUBRIC

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The entry below contains an instructional unit on the topic of The structure of a Volcano. A sample task was completed showing how students would be guided on the lesson of properly labeling and describing the parts of a volcano. There is also a rubric that is based on assessing the competencies of the students. The importance of the  sample task is that it give students step by step instructions about the structure of the volcano and the rubric is used to assess the students levels of knowledge and understanding of the topic taught. The significance of the task and rubric creation allows the teacher to guide the students in delivering the lesson and creating a proper learning environment for learning to take place. The rubric gives the teacher a means of knowing how well the students understood the lesson.

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D1- EXPLANATION OF CONCEPT AND SAMPLE TASK AND RUBRIC

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The TWO principles of assessment being discussed in this section is validity and equability. These were selected to highlight the importance of the principles in developing and designing assessments for students in measuring what they know. It is significant to the teacher in my practice since I would like to know whether or not the design of my assessments are appropriate and applicable for the different levels of students, and are they properly measuring their levels of knowledge and understanding of concepts

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The entry below is a lesson taught on the structure of a volcano to a Form Three level class. Students were to create a Three Dimensional working model of a volcano that is properly labeled and must be able to explain the process of the eruption. Collaboration was done with the Visual Arts teacher at the institution, to show the students materials that can be used, methods of how to create the model and proper dimensions to be followed. It is significant as she advised in the creation of the model. Collaboration with other departments are necessary as it assists the teacher in properly delivering a lesson using various methods and resources.

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The extract below talks about me as a teacher becoming an agent of change in teaching and learning at my institution. Using what I have learnt during the Post graduate Diploma of Education Programme I have become more self motivated as a teacher and try to be the motivator in my students’ lives, attempting to increase their interest in the classroom and in their studies on a whole. The significance of being a change gives me increased self esteem and form the inception and completion of the programme I have grown not only personally but also professionally

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Most of the learning has been through my peers. It is through collaboration and discussion that assignments were completed

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The Diploma In Education Programme has afforded me the means of learning through experience "Experiential Learning". Strategies such as Role play/Dramatization, Flexible grouping, Group discussion, Technology integration, Jigsaw and so much more.

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Whenever we are together we make it a "lime", whether it is at UWI , a Field Day, or Outside of the DipEd programme, we enjoy each others' company. We have created so many memories and unforgettable moments, and will forever have a place in each others hearts. Thank you to my group Valarie, Nadia, Hema, Thibiri, Shakira, Tisha and Ricardo. We made it and we made it together. Special thanks to my Supervisor Mr. Bittu, for being the guiding light through this journey of Professional and personal development.

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In order to complete this portfolio information was cited from relevant sources.

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The extract below maps my journey and growth from the inception of the Diploma in Education Programme and the Pedagogy as Process course to its completion and how the continuous enhancement of my prdagogical practices in my professional capacity as a teacher (gardener) in the discipline of Social Studies can make an impact on the learning abilities of my students (seedlings).