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The following reflects my experience teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact of the Practicum course and, by extension, the Diploma in Education program. I have come a long way from the beginning of the program. The lessons learned are invaluable and has ignited in me a positive change.

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Classroom management is an ongoing process by which teachers create and maintain appropriate student behaviour to ensure the class runs smoothly. The skills and techniques used will vary widely depending on the class ethos, class size, age group, teacher experience and personality. But the ultimate goal is to have a productive classroom with attentive, focused students. Therefore, effective classroom management sustains an orderly environment that facilitates meaningful academic, emotional and social growth and student engagement.

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The lesson is Introduction to Ionic Bonding which was taught to Form 4 Chemistry students via online school. The topic was chosen because it sets a necessary foundation for many subsequent topics in Chemistry. Nearpod was used to make the session highly interactive because this group of students are a bit shy and need to be encouraged to participate in class. A think-pair-share activity was used to introduce the topic and help students understand key terms through independent and collaborative work.

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The unit of work presented is Structure and Properties, derived from the CSEC Chemistry syllabus. The unit was designed to be primarily student-centered, including cooperative learning, concept attainment and inquiry. My goal was to continue the transition from predominantly traditional teaching methods to active learning and student engagement. ‘Every child has the ability to learn’ was an important consideration and emphasis was placed on incorporating differentiated instruction. I am pleased with the unit I have developed. Being prepared allows me to be more effective whilst teaching and to focus on student needs. As a result, I feel more confident in class and have clear goals.