What is Important?

   

      Each week another group presents their lesson based on their theme and the guidelines given. Observing each group is a wonderful way to think about and prepare for our lesson. What should be incorporated in the lesson? How will we present our lesson? What's the most important part of this lesson? So many different questions along the way. Plus making sure each person in our group has an active role in presenting the lesson. So, where do we begin? 

     As a group, we begin our focus on the content of the Power Point and the activity we will present. Out theme is pollution. Pollution divides up into the three different types, Air, Water and Land. From here we have a foundation to build on for our Power Point. After meeting and discussing, each of us select or assigned which topic we'll be presenting. This is important. Each of us need to feel comfortable and knowledgeable about the subject. My worst nightmare would not be knowing what to say to my students. 
     Now that there is a foundation for the Power Point, what needs to be included for a successful lesson? Our professor suggests an opening activity to be quick and engaging. This way, students will be interested in learning. Other important items to include are a brief direct instruction, a problem to solve, and a writing assignment. Our group must also manage behavior and time, all while presenting a fabulous lesson. No pressure!