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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Poem)
We chose a teaching-learning activity entitled Drawing pictures regarding the
poem for the children poem selected. The reason we chose this activity is because
children like to draw at this level-Year 2. Learning should be fun for them so that they
will engage in the activity carry out.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the
students whether they know what is a cow and asking them to describe a cow. Here,
the teacher builds on students prior experiences, knowledge and skills. It can be seen
through the students ideas and their experiences where they are reflected in the
teaching-learning activity.
Next, the teacher reads the poem entitled The Cow and asks the students to
repeat after her. The reason for this step is to ensure that the students are able to listen
what the teacher says and able to read properly with a correct intonation and
pronunciation. It will promote students self-confidence because the teacher guides
them to read.
After that, the teacher asks the students to draw the things that can be found in
the poem. The reason is to make sure that the students understand the poem and they
can identify the things in the poem. Next, the teacher shows the picture cards of the
things that are found and she categorized them as nouns. The picture cards become
the teaching tool in this activity. It will help the students to get a better understanding of
the things that they found. Visualisation is indeed a good method for the students to
remember the things.
Finally, the teacher gives a handout to the pupils and they need to fill in the
blanks with the suitable nouns that they have listed based on the poem. Here, the
teacher uses assessment practices that encourage reflection and self-assessment. The
students reflect what they have learned on that day.
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To conclude, we think this activity is beneficial to children because it helps
them to learn the four skills-reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as the
grammar that is noun. More importantly, drawing is fun and children should be allowed
to partake in fun activities and it does help in their education too.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Poem)
We decided to teach synonyms using a poem to the students as our teaching-
learning activity because it will able to make the lesson more interesting. In fact, using
poem as a medium in teaching and learning is suitable for young learners as we know
they are easily bored when engaged in serious lesson.
The first step is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the students whether
they love to read poems or not. Here, the teacher builds and starts communication
between the teacher and the pupils in the classroom. It is believe that good interaction
and communication in the classroom will leads to positive teaching and learning
environment.
Next, the teacher reads the poem entitled The Cow and asks the students to
repeat after her. The reason for this step is to ensure that the students are able to listen
what the teacher says and able to read properly with a correct intonation and
pronunciation. It will promote students self-confidence because the teacher guides
them to read.
After that, the teacher asks the pupils to underline few words in the poem. Next,
the pupils are required to find synonyms for the words given. The pupils are given only
10 minutes to complete the task. This method of teaching will promotes independence,
interdependence and self-motivation learning environment. This is where the teacher
encourages and supports the pupils to take responsibility for their learning and also
build skills of productive collaboration as the pupils are divided into groups.
In addition, this teaching and learning activity also builds supportive and
productive learning environment as the teacher valuing of effort of her pupils and
recognition of their work. This is where the teacher gives presents to the group that are
able to find all the correct synonyms for the words given.
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Finally, the teacher gives a handout on synonyms to the pupils. Here, the teacher
uses assessment practices that encourage reflection and self-assessment. The
students reflect what they have learned on that day.
To conclude, we think this activity is beneficial to the pupils because it helpsthem not only to learn the grammar (synonyms) but also focused on language skills that
are reading, writing and speaking.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Poem)
For this activity, we are only focusing on the language skills which are reading,
listening and speaking. We decided to use a poem to teach these three skills because
reading activity using poems require the pupils to listen carefully to the teacher so that
they will be able to read the poem in the correct intonation and punctuation.
The first step is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the students whether
they understand the meaning of the word FLINT or not. Here, the teacher builds on the
pupils prior experiences, and knowledge. It can be seen through the students ideas
and their experiences where they are reflected in the teaching-learning activity.
Next, the teacher explains the meaning of the word and reads the poem entitled
Flint and asks the students to repeat after her. The reason for this step is to ensure the
students are able to listen what the teacher says and able to read properly with a
correct intonation and pronunciation. It will promote students self-confidence because
the teacher guides them to read. A task sheet is given earlier to the pupils to make sure
that the pupils will listen carefully when the poem is read and indirectly it helps to
achieve the focus or target of the lesson.
Finally, the teacher asks any of the students to be volunteer to read the poem
individually. This kind of activity will helps to develop the confident level in the pupils.
Last but not least, the teacher asks the pupils to colour the pictures given in the task
sheet based on the poem. This activity is to ensure that the students are engaged in the
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lesson conducted as well as to avoid the boredom. Besides, it also help to check
whether the pupils can follow the teachers instruction or not,
To conclude, we think this activity is beneficial to the pupils because it helps
them to learn the three language skills that are reading, listening, and speaking. These
three language skills are very important as it will help them to master in the target
language.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Poem)
We decided to teach adjectives using a poem to the pupils as out teaching
learning activity because students will learn about adjective in a more interesting way. In
fact using poem as a medium in teaching and learning also is suitable for young
learners as we know they are easily bored when engaged in serious lesson.
The first step is the teacher starts the lesson by reading the poem entitled Flint
to the pupils. Then, she a copy of the poem to the pupils and reread it to the students as
they repeat after her. The reason for this step is to ensure that the students are able to
listen what the teacher says and able to read properly with a correct intonation and
pronunciation. It will promote students self-confidence because the teacher guides
them to read.
After that, the teacher asks the pupils to underline few words in the poem. Next,
the teacher explains that the words are categorized into ADJECTIVES. Then, the
teacher gives a brief explanation on adjectives to the pupils. This brief explanation on
adjectives will support and help the pupils to understand the lesson better and able to
accomplish a task given on the related topic.
Finally, the teacher gives a handout on adjectives to the pupils. The pupils are
required to write a sentence using the words given. This exercise is to test whether the
pupils are able to understand the use of adjectives or not.
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Along the time, the teacher will monitor the pupils work and she will correct the
students if they make mistake. This ensures that the pupils receive frequent
constructive feedback that supports the learning.
To conclude, we think this activity is beneficial to the pupils because it helps
them not only to learn the grammar (adjectives) but also focused on language skills that
are reading, listening and speaking.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Poem)
We chose singing as our teaching-learning activity for the children poem
selected- What does the bee do?The reason we chose this activity is because singing
is a great way for children to learn teamwork and to bond with others. Kids who sing
with chorus are learning vital skills that will serve them well in many other pursuits. They
find out that what they do can impact the group either positively or negatively, and that
each person on a team has a responsibility for the outcome of their efforts.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the by asking the pupils
what does a bee do. Here, the teacher builds on students prior experiences, knowledge
and skills. It can be seen through the students ideas and their experiences where they
are reflected in the teaching-learning activity.
Next, the teacher gives the poem to the students. She reads the poem to the
children and she asks the students to repeat after her. Here, the teacher actually tests
the reading skill of the students. When the children mispronounce certain words, the
teacher helps to correct the mistakes. After that, she explains the poem to the children
so that they understand the content of the poem.
Subsequently, the teacher starts to play the song. She sings the song to the
students. While singing, she does some actions and he asks them to repeat after her.
This step is done to ensure that the children enjoy the lesson conducted by the teacher.
Singing helps to expand physical abilities of the children. A student who learns to sing
with the actions is actually developing muscle coordination and body control. The
rhythm and rhyme of childrens songs promote clapping, dancing, twirling, and otherphysical movements that help young children to improve both fine and gross motor
skills.
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Now, the teacher asks the students to sing the song without her help. The
students sing the song for 3 times with the action. Here, the children build confidence
and self-esteem. Besides that, singing also helps the children to acquire social skills
and communication capabilities. This is done when they communicate with the teacher
while they are doing the actions.
Finally, the teacher prepares some flashcards of the picture of bees and asks the
students to do the action of the bees. Here, she tests the students whether they
understand the term bees and what does a bee do. When the children are able to do
the task, it means that the teacher has successfully achieves her mission. Later, she
asks the students to copy the poem inside their workbook. This is to ensure the
students to remember their lesson on that day.
To conclude, we think this activity is beneficial to children as music prepares
young brains for learning. The human brain does not stop growing until people reach
their early twenties, and the more that music is experienced at an early age, the more
brain function tends to grow and expand. Therefore, students are practiced in this early
age so that their brain function tends to grow and expand.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Poem)
Colouring the picture given becomes our teaching-learning activity for the
children poem selected- What does the bee do? The reason we chose this activity is
because we think that coloring is fun for children, and it doesallow them to be creative.
As the children develop their skills, their movements will become smaller and more
precise. Besides, coloring also has great benefits for developing coordination, grip, and
strength.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the by asking the pupils
what does a bee do. Here, the teacher builds on students prior experiences, knowledge
and skills. It can be seen through the students ideas and their experiences where they
are reflected in the teaching-learning activity.
Next, the teacher gives the poem to the students. She reads the poem to the
children and she asks the students to repeat after her. Here, the teacher actually tests
the reading skill of the students. When the children mispronounce certain words, the
teacher helps to correct the mistakes. After that, she explains the poem to the children
so that they understand the content of the poem.
After that, the teacher gives the colouring sheets to the students. She discusses
the colour and shapes of the bees, their hive and the honey. She shows the flashcards
of the picture of bees. Students of year 1 should be guided by the teacher because they
are the beginners and some do not even know what a bee is.
The teacher asks the students to colour the picture given. Colouring the picture
given by the teacher aids the students fine motor skills. Besides, it helps young children
with their coordination and the use of pens and pencils. Trying to stay inside the lines
takes considerable skill and when they master it they gain a sense of accomplishment.
Next, she teaches the students the name of the picture given. Here, new vocabularies
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are being learnt by the students. While colouring the picture, students know the name of
the picture given.
Finally, the teacher asks the students to paste the picture inside their workbook
and asks them to write down the names at the bottom of the picture and asks thestudents to say aloud the words. Writing down the name inside their work book helps
the students to improve their writing skills. Besides, they are able to remember the new
vocabularies learnt.
To conclude, we think this activity is beneficial to students of Year 1 because it
will make them to engage in the activity conducted. Colouring do stimulates creative
thinking of the students-the beginners. The most important aspect is when the children
finish colour the picture, it will give them a sense of accomplishment thus giving them a
self-confidence to learn in the classroom.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Short Story)
We chose a teaching-learning activity entitled Pasting the correct story line for
the children short story selected. The reason we chose this activity is because children
at this level that is Year 3 are challenged and supported to develop their deep levels of
thinking and application. According to Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives,
creative and critical thinking skills fall under the highest level of cognitive development.
Here, the students have to think which card should be pasted next to complete the
correct continuation of the story.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the
pupils whether they have heard the story of The Ugly Duckling and she asks the pupils
to talk about the story based on their understanding. This learning activity promotes
self-confidence of the students where they talked about the story before the teacher
carries out the activity. The teacher tests their prior knowledge and experience of what
they understand about the story.
Next, the teacher plays the video of the story to the pupils. Here, the video
played by the teacher becomes the teaching tools in this activity. Playing a video of the
story will make the students to enjoy the lesson as children love to watch cartoons in
this age. The teacher uses technologies like the laptop and LCD projector in ways that
reflect professional and community practices. Then, the teacher asks the pupils about
the storyline. When the pupils miss a certain part of the storyline, the teacher adds it.
Then, the teacher repeats the storyline to the pupils. When the teacher asks the
storyline to the students, she is actually testing the students whether they understand
what the story is about after watching the video. Repeating the storyline will improve the
memory and understanding of the students.
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After that, the teacher asks some questions to the pupils based on the story and
they have to answer the questions. Asking questions help children explore dimensions
of a problem. In addition, the process of asking instead of telling puts us in the role of
facilitator or guide, rather than rescuer. It helps build skills and confidence and kids can
rely on when an adult is not around to tell them what to do. Besides, asking questions
also fosters the childrens creativity and critical thinking skills.
The teacher then selects 10 pupils to paste the storyline according to the
sequence of the story on the whiteboard. She calls the remaining pupils to read the
story again. This step is to place the responsibility for finding a solution on the child.
Reading the story again will improve the reading skills among the students.
Finally, the teacher asks the pupils their favourite character. By asking the
students favourite character, the teacher actually can identify whether the students
know who is good and bad in the story. Besides, moral values are instilled too when the
teacher asks the students what they have learnt from the story.
To conclude, this activity is indeed a good activity to test the students skills on
reading, listening, speaking and writing. Besides, the students creative and critical
thinking are tested too when they think to solve the problem given-pasting the correct
card to complete the correct continuation of the story.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Short Story)
We chose a teaching-learning activity entitled Writing any words /new words
starting with G from the story in the notebook for the children short story selected (The
Gingerbread Man). The reason we chose this activity is because students need some
kind of entertainment while learning in the classroom. As reading the short story is
boring, we create this activity to let them enjoy the lesson besides enhancing their
thinking skills.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the
pupils whether they have heard the story of The Gingerbread Man. Then, she asks the
pupils to talk about the story based on their understanding. This learning activity
promotes self-confidence of the students where they talked about the story before the
teacher carries out the activity. The teacher tests their prior knowledge and experience
of what they understand about the story.
Next, the teacher shows the flashcard which has the picture of a gingerbread
man. Showing the picture of a gingerbread man helps to visualize what a gingerbread
man is. Then, the teacher tells the story with the action to the students. By showing the
actions which will adds up some sense of humour will make the students to enjoy and
engage in the lesson conducted by the teacher.
After that, the teacher asks the students to think of any words that start with the
letter G. When the students are thinking, actually their brain is working thus improving
their thinking skills. Then, the teacher asks each of the students to write down the words
on the white board. The teacher gives the opportunity to the students to write the wordsthat they feel correct. When the students make mistakes, the teacher corrects the
mistake. This will help the students not to repeat the mistakes again.
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Finally, the teacher asks the students to write down the words inside their work
book. This will help the students to improve their writing skills. Besides, they are able to
remember the new vocabularies learnt.
To conclude, this activity is indeed a good activity to test the students skills on speaking, writing, listening, and thinking skills. The students creative and critical
thinking are tested too when they think of any word starting with the letter G. While
reading the short story is boring, this kind of activity will help the students to be engaged
in the classroom as well as enjoying themselves in the lesson conducted by the teacher.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Short Story)
Finger puppet becomes our teaching-learning activity for the children short story
selected. The reason we chose this activity is because finger puppets add a new and
exciting element to childrens impromptu or planned performances. Through puppets,
children feel empowered to speak and behave on behalf of the character they are
portraying. Children can pick up a puppet, begin speaking in a different voice, and
quickly adopt the personality of the character they are portraying.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the
pupils whether they have heard the story of The Ugly Duckling and she asks the pupils
to talk about the story based on their understanding. This learning activity promotes
self-confidence of the students where they talked about the story before the teacher
carries out the activity. The teacher tests their prior knowledge and experience of what
they understand about the story.
Next, the teacher tells the story to the students and asks some questions to them
based on the story. Asking questions help children to discover new ideas and
information besides build confidence and independence in problem solving. In addition,
the teacher asks questions to the students to make sure that they understand the story.
Later, the teacher prepares some papers puppets, scissor, glue, glitter and glitter
glue and asks the children to color the puppets and decorates with glitter or glitter glue if
desired. We let the children to decorate their own so that they learn how to be
independent.
After finger puppets are decorated, place one puppet in child's index finger. The
teacher attaches a little piece of tape to hold in place and the story is dramatized. We
believe that not only we can provide the children with invaluable lessons, but during the
puppet show we can learn about the children while he or she interacts with the puppets.
In addition, we can gain insight into how children think and feel about various topics that
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may be of concern to us. This activity is chosen because puppets can be used to
successfully teach young children about basic good manners, personal hygiene and
overcoming the normal fears that small children experience.
Finally, the teacher gives the story to the student and she asks the pupils whatthey have learnt from the story. Students are allowed to share their opinions on what
they have learnt and the teachers can identify the childrens reasoning skills as well is
instilling good moral values among them.
To conclude, this activity will be very interesting to be conducted because Finger
puppets are simple and also easy-to-use and children will enjoy playing with the
puppets.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Short Story)
We chose a teaching-learning activity entitled Speed Reading Game for the
short story selected. For this activity, we are focusing on Reading, Speaking, Listening,
Drawing and Colouring skills. The reason we chose this activity is because children are
very curious to find something that is asked by the teacher. In this activity, we will ask
the students to find the words mentioned by the teacher and read the sentence which
has the word to the class.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the
pupils whether they have heard the story of The Gingerbread Man and she asks the
pupils to talk about the story based on their understanding. This learning activity
promotes self-confidence of the students where they talked about the story before the
teacher carries out the activity. The teacher tests their prior knowledge and experience
of what they understand about the story.
Next, the teacher shows the flashcard which has the picture of a gingerbread
man. This will attracts the students and they are curious to know what will happen to the
gingerbread man. Then, the teacher tells the story with the action to the students. Here,
the students will enjoy the story if the teacher tells the story with the action and some
sense of humour. This is to prevent the boredom of the students.
Later, the teacher gives the story to the children and asks them to read the story
together. Here, the reading skills of the students are improved. When the teacher
notices any mispronunciation, she will correct them.
After that, the teacher calls out a word from the text. She then let the students
race to find it. The first one to find it must read the sentence aloud. Here, the students
are very curious to find the words mentioned by the teacher. This is because when the
students are able to find the word, they will feel a sense of accomplishment and this will
boost their learning on that day.
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Finally, the teacher asks the students to paste the story inside their work book. She
asks them to draw and colour a picture of gingerbread man. Drawing and colouring the
gingerbread man will make sure that the students have the interest to read the story
again. Reading and repeating the story will enhance the thinking skills of the students.
To conclude, we think that this activity is very interesting and beneficial to the
students as it will develop their reading skills. Students do not get bored easily if the
teacher just read the story without any activity that attracts them.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Short Story)
We decided to choose a teaching-learning activity entitled Creating the end of
the story for the short story selected. For this activity, we are focusing on three
language skills that are reading, writing and speaking. Besides that, we are also able to
attract the childrens attention by using this story. We believe that children at this level
love story books and will enjoy this activity. Indirectly, our target will also be achieved.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the
pupils whether they have heard the story of The Talkative Turtle and she asks the
pupils to talk about the story based on their understanding. This learning activity
promotes self-confidence of the students where they talked about the story before the
teacher carries out the activity. The teacher tests their prior knowledge and experience
of what they understand about the story.
Next, the teacher starts the presentation of the story by reading the storyline of
The Talkative Turtle to the pupils. Then, the teacher asks the pupils to guess the
characters. Here, the teacher builds on the pupils self-confidence and willingness to
take risks with their learning. This shows that the learning environment is supportive and
productive. Besides that, this kind of activity also promotes the pupils to actively involve
in the teaching and learning and also encourages them to speak.
After that, the teacher gives some extract of the story to the pupils and asks the
pupils to write what they think will happen next. The pupils are given 20 minutes to finish
the story. The teachers guidance is very important as it will ensure the pupils receive
frequent constructive feedback that supports the learning. In addition, it reflects theteachers principle in the teaching and learning that is assessment practices are an
integral part of learning and teaching. The most important aspect is that uses
assessment practice will encourage reflection and self-assessment of the pupils.
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After 20 minutes, the teacher asks the pupils to stop writing and randomly picks
up few pupils to read their story. This activity will develop the pupils self-confidence
especially in terms of speaking. Besides that, it also builds on the pupils prior
experiences, knowledge, and skills. This is very important as the teacher shows that
she believe her pupils. This kind of learning will help to achieve the target.
Finally, the teacher asks the pupils their favourite character. By asking the pupils
favourite character, the teacher actually can identify whether the pupils know who is
good and bad in the story. Besides, moral values are instilled too when the teacher asks
the students what they have learnt from the story.
To conclude, this activity is indeed a good activity to develop the pupils skills on
reading, writing, and speaking. Besides, the students creative and critical thinking are
tested too when they have to think and write on what will happen next in the story.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Short Story)
Writing a story that has happened in students life similar to the text becomes our
teaching-learning activity for the short story selected. For this activity, we are focusing
on three language skills that are reading, writing and speaking. Besides that, by using a
short story in this activity we are also able to attract the children attention. We believe
that children at this level love story books and will enjoy this teaching-learning activity.
The first step on the set induction is the teacher starts the lesson by asking the
pupils whether they have heard the story of The Talkative Turtle and she asks the
pupils to talk about the story based on their understanding. This learning activity
promotes self-confidence of the students where they talked about the story before the
teacher carries out the activity. The teacher tests their prior knowledge and experience
of what they understand about the story.
Next, the teacher starts the presentation of the story by passing the story to each
pupil. After that, the teacher reads the story and asks the pupils to follow after her. The
reason for this step is to ensure that the students are able to listen what the teacher
says and able to read properly with a correct intonation and pronunciation. It will
promote students self-confidence because the teacher guides them to read. Then, the
teacher selects three pupils to improvise a role play between three characters in the
story. This kind of activity builds on the pupils self-confidence and willingness to take
risks with their learning. This shows that the learning environment is supportive and
productive.
After that, the teacher gives a task sheet to every pupil and asks them to read thetext. Then, she asks the students to talk about anything similar that has happened to
them. This kind of activity builds will help the students to think creatively. They will
compare their personal experiences with this story.
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After that, the teacher asks the pupils to stop writing and randomly picks up few
pupils to share their answer. This activity will develop the pupils self-confidence to talk
and also help to foster imagination and creativity.
Finally, the teacher asks the pupils their favourite character. By asking the pupilsfavourite character, the teacher actually can identify whether the pupils know who is
good and bad in the story. Besides, moral values are instilled too when the teacher asks
the students what they have learnt from the story.
To conclude, this activity is indeed a good activity to develop the pupils skills on
reading, writing, and speaking. Besides, the students creative and critical thinking are
tested too when they compare their personal experiences with the story given.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Short Play)
We chose a teaching-learning activity entitled Crossword Puzzle for the children
short play selected. The reason we chose this activity is because solving crossword
involves several useful skills including vocabulary, reasoning, spelling, and word attack
skills. Besides, students will be bored after reading the short play. Therefore, an
interesting activity like crossword puzzle will help to ensure the students engage in the
activity as well as enjoy the lesson. Another benefit of using crossword puzzles in the
classroom is that they are associated with recreation, and can be less intimidating for
students as review tools.
The teacher starts the lesson by asking the pupils whether they know what a
short play is. This is to test the students understanding of a short play. If the students
do not know anything about the short play, so the teacher will explain it by using the
activities that she has planned.
Next, the teacher reads the short play and asks the pupils to repeat after her.
Reading the short play after the teacher will help to improve the listening and reading
skills of the students. She then explains the short play where she helps the students to
understand the play so that the objective of the activity is achieved.
After that, the teacher lists down 10 difficult words from the short play on the
white board. The reason is she ensures the students acquire new vocabulary. Card
containing the words are used as the teaching material. She asks the pupils to repeat
the word after her and she explains the meaning of the words. Here, the students can
learn 10 new vocabularies with the meanings.
Subsequently, the teacher prepares the crossword puzzle. She writes the
meaning of the word at the bottom of paper as a clue for the students. Then, she asks
the students to solve the crossword puzzle. The skills that can be implemented here
include making inferences, evaluating choices, and drawing conclusions.
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Finally, the teacher asks the pupils the meanings of the words again after they
finish the task. This is to ensure that the students really know and understand the
meaning of the word that they learn. She asks the pupils to copy down the words and
the meanings in their exercise book. Copying the words in the book will help the
students to improve their memory. Whenever they forget the word, they can refer to the
book. Besides, the students writing skill is improved too.
To conclude, crossword puzzle is a much more active type of learning, and will
engage students with the material more than passive types of review techniques do. It
also has the advantage of appealing to different learning styles. Students who might
normally balk at practice tests, flashcards, or review sessions with the teacher find
puzzle solving to be much less threatening and more like game play.
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Justify your choice of material and teaching-learning activity based in
pedagogical principles. (Short Play)
Displaying flashcards becomes our teaching-learning activity for the short play
selected (Songs of the Pioneers) .The reason we chose this activity is because children
love activities which involve the cutting and pasting of papers rather than being passive.
The teacher starts the lesson by asking the pupils whether they know what a
short play is. This is to test the students understanding of a short play. If the students
do not know anything about the short play, so the teacher will explain it by using the
activities that she has planned.
Then, the teacher gives the short play to the students. She selects some
students and asks them to come in front of the class. She gives the students a
character each. Then, she asks the students to read their line. Here, the teacher
practices the reading skills among the students. It will be very bored and the students
do not get any input if the teacher reads the story. Therefore, students are selected to
read to improve their reading skills.
After that, she explains the short play to the students so that the students
understand the story better. She divides the students into 6 groups consisting of 5
members in each group. She asks the students to list down all the things in the short
play. She gives them some colour papers, glue and scissor which become the teaching
tool for this activity. Students love to do activities which involve cutting and pasting.
Subsequently, the teacher asks the students to do a flashcard of the things that
they have listed. She gives them 15 minutes to prepare their flashcards. After that, she
asks each group to come in front of the class. She asks them to show the flashcards to
the pupils and lets them be the teacher and ask the class, "What is this?"The students
will tell the answer. Here, this activity turns out to be the student-centered activity where
the students take turn to be a teacher.
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Finally, she asks the pupils to copy down the name of the things that they learn
inside their workbook. Copying the words in the book will help the students to improve
their memory. Whenever they forget the word, they can refer to the book. Besides, the
students writing skill is improved too.
To conclude, displaying flashcards is a good activity to be carried out as a
teaching-learning activity in the classroom. Here, the students are able to talk in front of
the class and this will improve their speaking skills too.
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Books:
Dsney, W. (1995). The Ugly Duckling. Selangor: Penerbitan Pelangi.
Leong, S. (1995). A Girl Called Rosie and the Most Attentive Boy. Kuala Lumpur:
Pustaka Tintamas.
Shen, L. (1003). Jambul is Afraid of The Thunderstorm. Selangor: Penerbitan
Ria.
Internet:
Carroll, R. (2000). Akidsheart.com. Retrieved September 03, 2011, from
Welcome to a Kid's Heart:http://www.akidsheart.com/
Chowdhury, R. (2010, April). Fables. Retrieved September 04, 2011, from The
Talkative Turtle:http://www.longlongtimeago.com/llta_fables_turtletalk.html
Grimm, B. (2010). Short Story. Retrieved September 04, 2011, from Rapunzel:
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Rapu.shtml
Reed, R. (2008). Kids Scripts School Plays. Retrieved September 03, 2011, from
Short Plays:http://www.artdramascripts.com/fun
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everyone who had contributed their help to us throughout the whole
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God who had given us a good health in order to finish the task given.
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her students to do well in their studies and finishing this assignment.
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