Note the focus area and standard Note the type of artefact / Describe the document / artefact and
fact and indicate Describe how the document / artefact
descriptor/s the artefact / document
reflects
Plan for and implement
effective teaching and
learning.
3.4 Select and use resources
Demonstrate knowledge of a
range of resources, including ICT,
that engage students in their
learning.
3.5 Use effective classroom
communication
Demonstrate a range of verbal
and non-verbal communication
strategies to support students
engagement.
document
The artefact that I
have chosen to
annotate for this task
is an English lesson
designed for a Prep/1
class and is the third
lesson in a mini unit
based on letter
writing.
the possible impact or result of the artefact /
document on teaching and/ or student learning
This lesson was an hour long English
lesson that was based around letter
writing. I split the lesson into two halves
as the younger students often need a
quick moving lesson with fast pace
changes to keep them focused and
engaged.
As can be seen on the attached lesson
plan, the first half of the lesson was
introducing the book The Day the Crayons
Quit to the students, reading it and then
discussing some of the necessary
language that could be used in their own
letters. It is essential to use a range of
appropriate and engaging material and
resources (NSW Government, n.d), this is
shown throughout this lesson and the
result was a successful and effective
lesson for the entire class.
The second half of the lesson was used to
create a crazy letter which entailed
collaboration and cooperation between
the groups of students.
meets the standard descriptors you
have identified.
To achieve standard one, know
students and how they learn, I
included a range of different
teaching strategies to suit the
different learners in the class. My
mentor teacher from my third
year Practicum stated in written
feedback that I had Used lots of
effective teaching strategies to
convey content.
It was also stated in my written
feedback that Great resources
were used throughout this lesson
crayon book was extremely
engaging and was a great
introduction to the language
used in letters. Well done! This
links back to standard three,
Plan for and implement effective
teaching and learning.