Ice cream Design Video – Rationale.
Concepts Demonstrated:
Design and Technologies Processes and Production Skills
STRAND CONCEPT
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Knowledge and Understanding Food and Fibre Production ACTDEK003
How the video supports learning of the concept.
The Design and Technology curriculum naturally conducive to a project based learning approach. The Design – Apple Mac Video (Sambaza2, 2011) really inspired me to recognize the design process.
The video involves a project devised to solve a problem of real life interest to children, engaging and motivating them (needing a new flavour developed). The video illustrates the “big picture” of the design and production process, step by step touching on each of the content descriptors.
Although this video supports the concepts above, it also covers interdisciplinary content particularly in maths (measuring, volume, cost of ingredients, graphs), and English (researching and writing recipes). The ice cream factory manager interview highlights the food production process, enhancing real world relevance. I wanted to model the idea that resources can be members of the community, not just school based.
How the video could be used in an individual lesson and where it might fit within a unit sequence.
The video is used as an “entry event” that engages student interest and sparks questioning (Larmer and Mergendolor,
(1987) described this form of instruction as a systematic method of teaching with emphasis on proceeding in small steps, checking for student understanding, and achieving active and successful participation by all students. I have also used the strategy as reference for determining the strengths and weaknesses of my lesson. After conducting in class lesson and reviewing my video lesson multiple times, I was able to identify my strengths
There was a point in the videos pertaining to discipline, which I found to be very important. The video stated that when learning disabled students get in trouble, they often do not understand why because of their perception of the event or issue. It is important that teachers take the time to get a better understanding of how a student may have perceived a task.
Project Based Learning is a teaching method that allows students to gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Through this approach students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems. Beautiful Stuff! is a book written by Cathy Weisman Topal and Lella Gandini that shares the journey of real teachers in a real school who were inspired by educators from Reggio Emilia, Italy. Cathy Topal spent two mornings a week in the preschool and kindergarten as a visual aid teacher. Lella Gandini consulted with teachers about aspects of the Reggio Emilia approach. The teachers in book Rite Harris and Debbie Grubbs observed and recorded what happens when the focus is on process rather than product in project- based learning. The book provides approaches on how to nurture the creativity of children, which is a key part in a child’s development. In my paper I will summarize the five chapters within the book, along with providing two researched based article on project based learning (PBL), and give insight into my beliefs of project work with children.
Abdous, M & Miki, Y. (2010). Learner outcomes and satisfaction: a comparison of live video
Which lesson or lessons are shown in the video clip(s)? Identify the lesson(s) by lesson plan number.
The article “Project-Based Instruction: A Great Match for Informational Texts” by Nell K. Duke, discusses the concept of implementing project based learning and how it can markedly improve student’s education. According to Duke, project based instruction involves “working over an extended time period for a purpose beyond satisfying a school requirement” (Duke 2016). This includes doing projects in order to “build something, to create something, to respond to a question [students] have, or to solve a real problem” (Duke 2016). The article maintains the benefits of this type of instruction and includes specific examples of how it can be implemented in the school curriculum and Common Core State Standards. Duke also emphasizes how the projects should serve a real- life purpose so students can feel more engaged knowing their work will be seen by
I noticed that many students pretended to not understand and they just wanted to prolong until the class was over. I didn’t think it was necessary to repeat the video maybe more than three times. The teacher gave out the worksheet to the students prior to the video and the worksheet was going to be scored, so the teacher wanted to make sure that the students did ok. Most of the activities the teacher did for the class were limited to one activity and that was to practice with the groups, reviewing and practicing what the teacher just
My intention is to comply the emergent curriculum and provide more opportunities for children 3-5 age group within the centre to complete the projects by themselves through experimenting and experiencing. The topics will capture from the talk of children, through community or family events, as well as the known interests of children.
One student also commented that the video should have been more spread out since overall, it seemed crammed together. The pictures could have also been in more rapid succession so that it appears more exciting and keeps the audience’s
I found lessons very beneficial for students if they may not only participate during video lesson but use the other sites which will help them in their understanding of new tasks. There is a good example from the article: “Flip your students learning”. According to this article, we can catch very interesting information for us. For example, such as during the math lesson students may use video explanation and later give some answers for the teacher regarding the topic of the lesson. In the regular class, students will learn to do their homework. In my opinion, it is more beneficial for students receiving instructions, video tutorial, or lecture using the computer and come back to the class be prepared. Using flip classes, students can achieve their academic skills. Spurlock states, “… I would recommend doing it in smaller chunks.” Using screen recordings in smaller chunks instead of one big is useful. One reason may be that long videos get boring and once it gets to that point, it will be harder to memorize main points. In my opinion, recording your own videos for your own students is a powerful help for them. There are many videos recorded on topics that may be similar for students but not as similar as to how one’s teacher does it. So, recording for your students and showing them plus explaining the way you taught in class helps a lot. “Bergmann advises that teachers spend
After watching the video and hearing instructor’s brief explanation, the participants are invited to share their reflection each other and then present one or two
The video would be especially useful in addressing the RecyCALL recycling program and could be effective especially in the dining facilities themselves. Students do not typically read posters that are placed on the walls, but they will watch a video if it is
Our school is a part of the New Tech Network and we follow the structures for project-based learning implementation that the network provides. The model consists of three major elements, students solving real world problems, students and staff developing a culture of “trust, respect and responsibility”, and an emphasis on one-to-one technology. In order for this type of environment to thrive, project planning and assessment practices are key to ensure the students are getting the most out of their experiences.
He then reached in for some double stuffed Oreo pieces, taking a few spoonfuls, and poured them on top of the ice cream like a waterfall. Reaching for some hot fudge he dribbled it across the ice cream. It looked like perfection. The worker then took two giant metal spoons and began to karate chop everything until it was combined. After he was done, he placed the ice cream into a perfectly crunchy waffle bowl and transferred that into a bowl. Adding in a spoon, I observed as it was slowly plunged into the smooth perfection that is ice cream. The ice cream had a wonderful texture and a strong minty fresh taste. The addition of Oreos paired well and created another element as I could hear myself crunching the delicious chocolate cookies. Our
What is the background information for this presentation? The students in this video attempt to inform the audience about a program that is given to them after school hours(weekends) and it help enrich them in technology and further pushes them to their goals. I think that the program offers the students ways to help them achieve their goals, the program also allows them to go a step further with their homework it’s something like a homework help program that is offered to them after school. It helps the kids in writing, math, and reading as well as English.