CONCEPT ATTAINMENT MODEL
Make Sense Matrix: Original
Make Sense Matrix: REVISED
Refection
Student Presentations
How was it used:
The major strength of this lesson plan is that the students develop an understanding of the short /e/ sound by seeing examples and non-examples of words containing these sounds. Another strength is that the students understanding of the topic is much deeper than if the students were taught solely by the teacher using a lecture based instruction model. In all, the lesson is extremely effective and gives the students a chance to comprehend the material on a deeper level and to be able to understand what the teacher wants them to learn and also to know the difference between the short /e/ and the long /e/ sound.
What I like about this model?
The model is easily adapted to be able to serve all age groups. The curiosity factor is likely to hold students’ attention and focus. It requires students to keep trying, even if their guesses are incorrect.It builds confidence.
Possible draw backs to using this model:
It is easy to make the examples either too difficult or too easy for this model. The teacher has to be able to find the right level of difficulty for the class and topic, which could be time consuming. The introduction itself can be very time consuming. Students must already have some prior knowledge for this model to be used successfully.
How can I see myself using this model:
Teaching anything the requires critical thinking skills or promotes the knowledge of relationships between/among topics. It may be more difficult in math but I know I will be able to use it for certain topics and concepts.
Other comments or comparisons to other models:
This model builds more skills than just concept knowledge. Critical thinking, hypothesizing, and self-regulation are all important factors of this model, too.
Lesson Plans
Lesson Plan 1: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sagepub.com%2Fdelloliostudy%2Fcase_study_lesson_plans%2FCaseStudyLP5.2.doc&ei=VA80Vbq7NsPEggS6-YLoCg&usg=AFQjCNGYOdZ_wff0akbsOPosiklvQJSMMQ&bvm=bv.91071109,d.eXY&cad=rja
I thought this lesson plan fell relatively close to the outline in our book of concept attainment. I thought the topic of prime numbers was well suited for a concept attainment model. The lesson plan goes over the prerequisite knowledge required to take on the concept. It talks about why this lesson is relevant to the students. It gives a set of open ended questions, could have used a few more. It has convergent questions. There is not very much information about the closure or assessment. this is the biggest weakness of this lesson plan. A huge strength is that it addresses gender and cultural concerns. It also addrssses students with ESL. There is a modification for technology and a supporting link. Overall, this is a strong lesson plan.
Lesson Plan 2: http://audi06010.tripod.com/Concept.html
I did not think this lesson plan was as strong as the first one. It was lacking in detail and certain characteristics of concept attainment. I believe that the topic choice was good; however, one reasonable alternative approach would be to teach fractions as a direct instruction lesson. I would give the students the definition, and then we would explore the world of fractions. This would be a clear approach to teaching this lesson. The lesson plan talks about the learners background info and it discusses how it relates to the state standards. it discusses lesson set up and initiation. There are not an examples given for the open ended phase as well as the convergent phase. The lesson plan does include a section for closure; however, there is not an assessment on the lesson plan. I would say that this was a weak lesson plan.
I thought this lesson plan fell relatively close to the outline in our book of concept attainment. I thought the topic of prime numbers was well suited for a concept attainment model. The lesson plan goes over the prerequisite knowledge required to take on the concept. It talks about why this lesson is relevant to the students. It gives a set of open ended questions, could have used a few more. It has convergent questions. There is not very much information about the closure or assessment. this is the biggest weakness of this lesson plan. A huge strength is that it addresses gender and cultural concerns. It also addrssses students with ESL. There is a modification for technology and a supporting link. Overall, this is a strong lesson plan.
Lesson Plan 2: http://audi06010.tripod.com/Concept.html
I did not think this lesson plan was as strong as the first one. It was lacking in detail and certain characteristics of concept attainment. I believe that the topic choice was good; however, one reasonable alternative approach would be to teach fractions as a direct instruction lesson. I would give the students the definition, and then we would explore the world of fractions. This would be a clear approach to teaching this lesson. The lesson plan talks about the learners background info and it discusses how it relates to the state standards. it discusses lesson set up and initiation. There are not an examples given for the open ended phase as well as the convergent phase. The lesson plan does include a section for closure; however, there is not an assessment on the lesson plan. I would say that this was a weak lesson plan.