Module 3 Week 8: Planning for Learning

A set of question-and-answer flashcards covering key ideas from the Week 8 lecture on planning for learning, including the teaching cycle, curriculum authorities, learning goals, lesson structure, and PEx Day Six requirements.

What are the three stages of the teaching, learning, and assessment cycle?

Plan, Teach, Assess.

During the planning stage, what four key questions guide a teacher’s thinking?

What do I want students to learn? What do they already know? What resources can I use? How much time is available?

In the teaching stage, what should a teacher decide?

The strategies to be used and what the teacher and students will do in the lesson.

In the assessment stage, what two main questions must be answered?

How will I know what students have learned? How effective was the lesson?

Which AITSL Standards most closely align with planning for effective teaching and learning?

Standard 2 (Know the content and how to teach it) and Standard 3 (Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning).

What is the primary purpose of a Learning Experience Plan (LEP)?

To act as a road map that clearly sets out learning goals, lesson activities/roles, and assessment of learning.

According to the lecture, why is planning described as a “road map”?

Because it helps teachers find the best route to the intended learning journey.

What three categories should be considered ‘Before You Start’ planning a lesson?

Students (number, skills, knowledge), Context (year level, timing, environment), Resources available (materials, equipment, helpers).

What does the acronym ABCD stand for in learning goal writing?

Audience, Behaviour, Condition, Degree.

In the ABCD model, what does the ‘Audience’ component identify?

Who will be learning, usually ‘the students,’ a small group, or an individual.

In the ABCD model, what does ‘Behaviour’ require teachers to specify?

The observable action students will perform, starting with a verb, showing the specific concept learned.

Which words often introduce the ‘Condition’ element of a learning goal?

‘Using’ or ‘Given.’

What does the ‘Degree’ component of a learning goal specify?

The level of success required—how many times, what accuracy, or what quality.

Typically, how many learning goals are written for one lesson?

One or two.

Define curriculum as presented in the lecture.

A description of what to teach, guidelines on how to teach it, and justification of why it is taught.

Name the federal bodies responsible for curriculum and early years learning in Australia.

ACARA (Australian Curriculum) and ACECQA (Early Years Learning Framework).

What is the role of SCSA in Western Australia?

To prescribe the content taught and the standards expected in all WA schools.

List the five outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

1) Children have a strong sense of identity, 2) Children are connected with and contribute to their world, 3) Children have a strong sense of wellbeing, 4) Children are confident and involved learners, 5) Children are effective communicators.

What are the three main sections of a learning experience structure?

Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

State two purposes of a lesson introduction.

Introduce the topic and context, motivate and engage students, reveal prior knowledge, and set up the body of the lesson.

Give two strategies suggested for engaging students in a lesson introduction.

Use a photograph or image, present a mystery box, play music or sounds, tell a story, ask a focus question, or role-play a scenario.

What is the primary purpose of the body of a learning experience?

To provide active learning where students experience, share ideas, and are appropriately challenged.

What three words guide planning effective transitions?

WHEN (movement required), WHAT (students will do), WHO (will do it).

Why is the conclusion considered vital even though it is often weak?

It judges how well the specific learning goals were achieved and informs planning for the next lesson.

What is a key ‘Top Tip’ for PEx Day Six regarding lesson contingencies?

Always have a back-up plan in case of weather, absentees, pacing issues, or task difficulty.

How long must the learning experience be on PEx Day Six?

At least 20 minutes of class time.

Which planning template must be used for the PEx Day Six learning experience?

The LEP (Learning Experience Plan) template provided by the university.