Teaching Plan

I was given the exciting opportunity to take over the classroom for five days—a crucial period for honing my teaching skills. My cooperating teacher, Mrs. Jocelyn E. Cruz, guided me to prepare for my final teaching demonstration, which involved crafting a detailed lesson plan, developing engaging learning materials, and designing effective teaching aids.

For my final demonstration, I chose the topic Plant Cells. Using the lesson plan format provided by Mrs. Cruz, I carefully studied and adapted it to align with the material and activities I envisioned for the lesson. With her valuable feedback, I finalized the following lesson plan:  

Lesson Plan Highlights

1. 1. Setting the Tone
   I began the lesson by establishing classroom agreements to ensure a conducive learning environment. 
2. Engaging Activities
   - Recall Game: Students were divided into groups to play a Wordwall-based game that refreshed their knowledge from the previous lesson. (Recall Game Wordwall.com) 
   - Lesson Language Practice: I introduced a Wordpool game via an interactive presentation slide to familiarize students with key vocabulary for the lesson.  
3. Learning through Music
   To introduce the names and functions of plant cell organelles, I played a song titled "The Cell Song". The music not only made the learning process enjoyable but also aided memory retention.  
4. Group Activity
   I distributed worksheets for each group, asking students to identify and write down the names and functions of organelles mentioned in the song. The groups then presented their findings by attaching their answers to a blank diagram of a plant cell displayed at the front of the classroom.  During presentations, other groups evaluated their peers using emoji boards, based on a pre-established assessment rubric.
   

   
   

   
   
5. Guided Questions and Summarization
   After the presentations, I posed guiding questions to ensure a deeper understanding. I concluded the main lesson by summarizing key points using a 3D plant cell model, providing a tangible and interactive reference for the students. 
                                                
6. Assessment and Assignment
   - Quiz: I administered a short five-question multiple-choice quiz to evaluate the students’ grasp of the topic. 
   - Homework: I assigned students to study additional plant cell organelles not covered in the lesson, along with their functions.  
   
   

A Collaborative Effort

As I prepared the teaching instruments for my final demonstration, I was grateful for the support and teamwork from those around me. Our buddy, Aly, played a pivotal role in ensuring everything was ready. She helped with tasks such as printing the teaching materials and carefully assembling and laminating the large plant cell diagram to make it durable and visually appealing.  

My Indonesian peers also provided invaluable assistance during my teaching practice sessions. They supported me through every step, offering constructive feedback and encouragement to help refine my delivery.  

This collaborative effort not only lightened the workload but also strengthened our bonds, reminding me that great outcomes are often the result of shared dedication and teamwork.

Learning Materials and Teaching Aids  

In addition to the lesson plan, I prepared a detailed presentation slide, which you can access via the following link: Presentation Slide. The presentation included visuals, interactive elements, and multimedia resources to support the lesson.  

Reflection

This experience of planning and delivering lessons was incredibly rewarding. It challenged me to be creative, organized, and adaptable while remaining focused on the students' learning outcomes. With Mrs. Cruz’s guidance, I gained confidence in managing a classroom and implementing effective teaching strategies—valuable lessons I will carry with me throughout my teaching journey.