resenting their cube to the class or in their home groups
- Reinforces the unfamiliar or new vocabulary.
- Acts as a visual aid.
- Encourages them to use the language in their work.
We feel that it is very important to have a culturally responsive approach to teaching and learning as it makes sure that all students feel welcome. The classroom environment for this lesson especially, needs to be very respectful and accepting of the diverse cultures that make up our class. This is to ensure that the students are happy while learning and feel comfortable to take risks and try new things to achieve. Teaching in a way that includes all cultures engages students in the tasks at hand and improves their understanding (Gay, 2010). Seeing ones culture in the classroom allows students to open up and their unique selves which reflects their achievement and involvement in tasks (Glynn, Cowie, Otrel-Cass, & MacFarlane, 2008).
Our unit is a year 7 & 8 Social Science,
Level 3 & 4 in the New Zealand Curriculum.
This unit explores the different cultures and examines how different cultures pass on things and sustain culture for different reasons.
Lesson Achievement Objectives
Level 3: Understand how cultural practices vary but reflect similar purposes.
Level 4: Understand how people pass on and sustain culture and heritage for different reasons and that this had consequences for people.
Level 4: Investigate the purpose of objects and images from past and present cultures and identify the contexts in which they were or are made, viewed, and valued.
Lesson Learning Outcomes
- Identify key points from a text.
- Justify placements of vocabulary on the vocabulary wall.
- Organise information from within a text
- Discuss the important attributes of a treasure (real or imaginary).
- Ask and answer questions relating to the description of a treasure.
- Are able to use descriptive and unfamiliar vocabulary when describing their treasure, and others from the class.
- Understand that cultures have different beliefs, values and methods of preserving and passing down valuable items within families.
- Confidently contribute to discussions regarding the six headings describing a treasure.
Participating and Contributing
Participate and contribute in a positive manner.
Participation adds interest and encourages students to be engaged in the activity.
Our lesson requires a deeper level thinking to be done by all students.
They need to develop an understanding of the terminology and treasure discussed and ask questions.
Relating to Others
Our lesson gets the students interacting and communicating their ideas to one another in a safe, risk taking way
Demonstrates and strengthens active listening skills
Students will be required to take a leadership role in their achievement and attitude towards learning.
Independant work, contribute in groups and activites.
Share ideas and listen respectfully to others.
Managing oneself is an essential aspect.
Using language, symbols and texts
Students are encouraged to experiment and use the languages.
Different interpretations of the same symbol.
Breaking down the 6 headings so that all the students are confident with what is expected.
Positive outlook on the task and will be able to complete the task confidently.
Using the Family treasure article from the school journal, the students will be matching and assorting the information into the correct headings.
This is a method of assessment
Reflect between the before and after.
Make a judgement as to how well the lesson content was and how effective the lesson was.
What knowledge students are lacking, future lessons.
Weaknesses and Strengths
- Level 3 and Level 4
- Level 3 and Level 4