assignment+structure

You will use the following subheadings:

1. Description of cohort 2. Question (here you will write only the question - no description) 3. Lesson sequence (and then a further subheading of Lesson 1; Lesson 2; Lesson 3; Lesson 4) 4. Resources 5. Enhancing student learning 6. Reflection on resources 7. Implications for our classroom practice Sharon
 * That's it ... no variation.

Hi Sharon, I'm assuming you can see what we are doing? Are we finally on the right track? I hope so. Your post about doubting yourself and understanding of the task was very true, but learning seems to be about being resilient and having another go, this is what we are trying to do. Hopefully we've understood your posting and are heading in the right direction.

So we get it right, i was thinking once we are happy with a part of our assignment we can copy and past the finished section here so we can check off what we have done following Sharon's structure. Then whoever is going to submit the finished product will only have to look in one place. what do you think? (kim)** Great idea in fact I have already cut and pasted all the posts from the wiki into a document that I saved on my USB and have printed them off trying to make sense of it all. I posted similar thoughts under the heading assignment 3 (hoping to get my part finished by Fri as I will have limited access to the internet when I am in Adelaide (Wednesday - Sunday next week) hopefully we can arrange a time to catch up if possible, and it suits also it would be great to chat online again to clarify where we are all at and to provide feedback, any suggestions Mxo  **Kim, not sure how you feel about this or what Fiona and Tara think but I was wondering if you would be happy to submit our assignment once we all have completed our finished products? Mxo Yes if Kym is happy was thinking chat thurs and then maybe again on Mon night i cant catch up in second week kids have got things on sorry. How did you cut and paste i will try again i couldnt do it? (Tara)

Tara I just went into EDIT, selected all, copy and created a new document Titled Ass 3 Group06 and pasted (hope this helps) Mxo** 


 * __Description of Cohort__**

This integrated unit of work is designed for a year 1/2 class containing 16 students, made up of 10 boys and 6 girls. In this class there are 4 students with either learning and or behavioural difficulties. To address these students' needs learning needs to be engaging and tasks have to be able to be adapted to suit their capabilities. The students have access to 9 computers, consequently students are paired up when using the computers. Students with lower abilities are paired with more competent peers to aid the learning of both students. All students have basic keyboard and mouse skills and have experience w ith exploring different text and graphic tools to enhance work, using different ICTs for learning and pleasure, are able to navigate networks, can use excel, paint and powerpoint presentations and with guidance can save and open documents. Most students have access to computers at home. Most students have ( average?) literacy & numeracy skills, those with lower abilities are supported by peers and the teacher. The learning areas that will be integrated within this learning sequence are Science, Maths, Art, Literacy & Technology, incorporating ICT through all these areas which are supported by the early years curriculum band of the South Australian Curriculum Standards & Accountability Framework (SACSA, 2009). In particular this unit of work will focus on space.

__**Inquiry Question**__ Type our queston here


 * __Lesson Sequence__**

Whole class activity - Viewing [|The Magic School Bus- Blast Off!] After viewing this video, the class will brainstorm ideas of what they want to learn more about, i.e. planets, space shuttle, astronauts, spacesuits etc depending on the students' interests. The class will then be put into four groups of mixed ability, to aid those with lower abilities.
 * Lesson 1 -**

Group 1 - Decided to learn about the Space Shuttle. Introduction- viewing [|Discovery Blasting Off!] to engage these students with learning. After viewing this clip the group will brainstorm about questions for them to investigate relating to the Space Shuttle.

Group 1 - Revisit their questions, begin to investigate answers- sites to be used are [|What is a Space Shuttle?] and [|Starchild]This will involve reading the information, analysing it for usefulness and selecting parts of it to use for their notes to solve the groups questions about Space Shuttles. To further develop understandings, the students will have access to interactive sites [|Build a Rocket] and [|Buzz Lightyear]
 * Lesson 2 -**

Group 1 - Finish inquiry questions from previous lesson. Begin to plan, organise and create Group Powerpoint. Make Pop Rocket for class demonstration in next lesson. Rocket plans downloaded from [|Pop Rocket] The rocket will be made undersupervision of an SSO.
 * Lesson 3 -**

Group 1 - Put finishing touches on presentation, add sound files using Audacity. Finish pop rocket ready for whole class demonstration as part of the powerpoint presentation made to the whole class. After reporting on learning, ask if any questions and assist other groups learning by answering them.
 * Lesson 4 -**


 * __Resources

Enhancing Student Learning__** I think this is the why part or rationale, what do you think? In here we could include the skills we want to students to develop and the understanding or big picture we want the students to see? Something like this maybe.

'The task is to broaden student knowledge, skills and experiences as well as engaging students in their learning. The integrated curriculum will develop students co-operative and social learning skills. Students will work as a whole class (for example watching the video of The Magic School Bus) and in small groups as well as in pairs, however sometimes the students will work on the inquiry based project individually (so as to build upon their knowledge and understanding). According to Murdoch and Hornsby (2007) working together in small groups enable learners to access a larger pool of experience, skills and knowledge. At times co-operative learning calls for students to chose who to work with and at other times it is important for the teacher to structure the learning process............ our integrated program enables students in the 1/2 class to make sense of their world and universe and allows students to make connections between the earth, the solar system and the planets. Therefore students should be able to piece together their prior knowledge with new knowledge to develop a deeper understanding; making meaning more purposeful whilst enhancing student learning. During this unit of work we will be focussing on the extension of the students' knowledge of inquiring, investigating, exploring, demonstrating and sharing of new information and their own learning. We will be emphasisng appropriate behaviours and how to work collaboratively within small groups. What it means to participate in group learning and how to resolve conflict in a positive way. Group work also promotes students' resilience. The students will be reporting back on their learning throughout the unit and every one is expected to share their learning.

use our criteria in here
 * __Reflection on Resources__**

__**Implications for our classrooms**__