Module Title: School Placement 4

LESSON PLAN (2016-

2017)
Cathal Derivan,
G00312870

2ND Year Technical Graphics

(22 Pupils)
Topic: Circles
Date: 7th of February 2017 (Lesson
15)
Duration of Lesson: 1 hour

1. AIMS

The main aims of this lesson are to:

1. Distinguish and reinforce students understanding on the correct practice of how to draw
external tangential circles.
2. Administer comprehensive knowledge on tangents to solve holistic questions

2. MAIN LEARNING OUTCOME & CORRESPONDING ASSESSMENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LOs) ASSESSMENT OF LOs

1. Apply the correct steps in the
construction of an external tangential
circle
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive
understanding of all types of tangents
covered in one holistic question.
Stair Steps Active Recap Method
Hot-Seat Demonstration
Problem Recognition Task (Class Question)
Just A Minute Active Teaching (HW Question)
Class Discussion

3. THE LESSON

TIM TEACHER ACTIVITIES PUPIL ACTIVITIES KEY*

E
LIN
E
SET INDUCTION (BEGINNING)

0-5 Set Induction Protocols

Set Induction Protocols

LESSON SEQUENCE (MIDDLE)

5-20 Reinforce students knowledge on external Realise correct steps to draw an external L, N,
tangential circles. Active Recap Stair Steps tangential circle. With partner, O, G,
on process to draw external tangential circles. conceptualise the correct process for the HO,
Make reference to teacher exemplar, refer to completion of tangential circle using key
ET,
previous class question as example. Class words, notes and sketches (reference to
discussion. Key Questions: Link to previous previous class question). Participate in FA,
knowledge & skills, Explain key terms. How to class discussion. C&I,
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locate the exact POC? 2 points on tangent BFK,

-circle and point, how solve from there? RL, AT

20- Introduce class question and problem Analyse question, engage in problem L, N,
recognition task. Student centred discussion recognition activity and seek to link up O, G,
30
(data visualiser) on problems encountered application of prior knowledge and skills HO,
with question. Key Questions: What info is
to question. Lead data visualiser demo. FA,
given in question? What is needed to complete
question? What info can you start with? Seek C&I,
reinforcement of prior knowledge and skills BFK,
RL,
MA,
AT

30- Allow students to proceed with class question. Students initiate drawing of class HO,
45 Monitor and available for assistance question adhering to a high standard of CL,
throughout. Encourage students and peer draftsmanship, whilst incorporating all MA,
teaching. Emphasise the maintenance of high key constructions. Peer teaching. Use of SEN
standards in draughtsmanship.
traffic lights.

45- Introduce HW activity. Using Just A Minute Comprehend what tangents are in HW L, N,
55 recap and assess todays NL with application activity questions and conceptualise how O, G,
to HW activity. Allow students to to correctly construct. Independent HO,
independently research how to solve question. research, use of traffic lights. ET,
Monitor and provide further instruction if FA,
necessary. Proceed with question if time
C&I,
allows. Key Questions: What types of
tangents? How to construct each? POC? BFK,
RL, AT

CLOSURE (END)

55- Set Closure Protocols Set Closure Protocols

60

*KEY:
L= Literacy, N= Numeracy, O= Oracy, G= Graphicacy, SEN= Special Educational Needs,
MA= Mixed Ability, CL= Cooperative Learning, GI = Gender Inclusion, MI = Multicultural
Inclusion, ET = Educational Technology, C&I= Creativity and Innovation, AT = Active
Teaching, HO = Higher Order Thinking, CT = Critical Thinking, RL= Reinforced Learning,
RBT = Research Based Teaching, BFK = Battelle for Kids, FA = Formative Assessment, SA
= Summative Assessment

4. LIST OF TEACHING RESOURCES

1. PPT 2. Class Question & Problem Recognition Task 3. Stair Steps 4. Just a Minute recap activity 5. Data
Visualiser 6. Teacher Exemplar 7. Journal Traffic Lights