Episode 1

I. Intended Learning Outcome

Design a lesson plan

II. Materials

Module, laptop or desktop, printer, and bond papers.

III. Learning Activities

A. Writeshop in Designing a Program and Certificate for a School Activity

Work on the following as a group (3-5 members):

1.     Inquire from your STE how and when you could teach a lesson and the competencies you will teach.

2. Make a draft of the lesson plan following the basic format of preparing a lesson plan based on DepEd Order No. 42, s.2016. Moreover, you are expected to explore your knowledge on some of the formats used in the field especially in schools where you are deployed. 

3. Consider preparing a lesson plan for a face-to-face/virtual class. Below is a sample Daily Lesson Log (DLL) based on the prescribed format of the Department of Education (DepEd).

4. Be guided with the guidelines and rubrics below because it is the basis for rating your lesson plan.  

     During the planning phase, the team collaborated to create two engaging lesson plans for the Grade 7 Amber English class. The first lesson focused on the theme of fantasy vs. reality (we did this by group) incorporating visual aids and group activities to explore the concept in depth. We used games and collaborative tasks to motivate students and assess their prior knowledge, ensuring active participation and comprehension.

     In our second lesson, we shifted the focus to the past perfect tense (we did this by pair), aiming to deepen students' understanding of grammatical concepts. With the help of visual aids and the Wheel of Names tool, we designed interactive activities to facilitate learning and practice. Each student had the opportunity to participate individually and in groups, fostering a supportive environment for language acquisition.

     Before implementing our lesson plans, we sought feedback and corrections from our Cooperating Teacher (CT), ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of our teaching materials and lesson flow. This collaborative process allowed us to refine our approach and address any potential challenges before they arose in the classroom setting. As a result, we gained valuable insights into effective classroom management techniques and identified areas for improvement in future lesson planning endeavors.

     Throughout the experience, the team, Ms. Niog, and I encountered various challenges, including maintaining student engagement and managing group dynamics. However, these challenges provided valuable learning opportunities, allowing us to develop our teaching skills and strategies. Despite the shortcomings, we emerged from the experience with a greater understanding of effective pedagogy and a renewed commitment to supporting student learning and growth.