Action Plan Ms. Sanober Merchant Junior III The City School Junior B, North Nazimbad

Goals Embrace all aspects of 21 st Century Pedagogies. Embrace all aspects of 21 st Century Pedagogies. To foster: To foster: Higher Order Thinking Higher Order Thinking Ubiquitous Technology Ubiquitous Technology The essential role of the student as a Communicator, Collaborator and Creator. The essential role of the student as a Communicator, Collaborator and Creator.

21 st Century Learner

21 st Century Pedagogies

Instructional Strategies Task TopicTimeline 21 st Century Approach Modes Combining Text & Graphics August ’10 Listening & Speaking Skills Questioning Skills Presentation of the story of Gobi Desert or a Film related to it. Simulation October ’10 Giving Direction Skills Questioning Skills Experiment of planting a plant, Visit to Nursery, Invite Dentist as Guest Speaker. Number & Calculation November ’10 Giving Direction Skills Intervening Skills Games on internet related to 4 operations, Mental Maths Quiz Introduction To Database January ’11 Observing and Monitoring Skills Survey on mini-beast and food stuff from different encyclopedia. First Publication March ’11 Encouraging Skills Poster Competition on any specific topic.

Solutions to Anticipated Challenges Challenge Challenge The biggest obstacle will be the time constraint The biggest obstacle will be the time constraint Solution Solution I will coordinate with my colleagues like librarian, PE and Music teacher for extra time/periods. I will coordinate with my colleagues like librarian, PE and Music teacher for extra time/periods.

Solutions to Anticipated Challenges Challenge Challenge The Head Mistress may not agree with my new approach. The Head Mistress may not agree with my new approach. Solution Solution I will explain her my new approach and make her realize the benefits of the new approach. I will explain her my new approach and make her realize the benefits of the new approach.

Solutions to Anticipated Challenges Challenge Challenge Inviting a Guest Speaker (Dentist) Inviting a Guest Speaker (Dentist) Solution Solution I will first give priority to the parent. If any parent is a Dentist I will invite them for conducting the session. I will first give priority to the parent. If any parent is a Dentist I will invite them for conducting the session.

Solutions to Anticipated Challenges Challenge Challenge Questionnaire Preparation Questionnaire Preparation Solution Solution I will make student work on it in groups then select few questions and make a tool for gathering the data. I will make student work on it in groups then select few questions and make a tool for gathering the data.

Solutions to Anticipated Challenges Challenge Challenge Student’s Motivation Student’s Motivation Solution Solution I will encourage them by giving incentives like participation certificate, awards, participation marks etc. I will encourage them by giving incentives like participation certificate, awards, participation marks etc.

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Resources Internet Internet Computer Lab Computer Lab Microsoft Office Applications for preparing productivity tools. Microsoft Office Applications for preparing productivity tools. Intel Getting Started Manual. Intel Getting Started Manual. The District Trainers. The District Trainers.

"Getting things done is not always what is most important. There is value in allowing others to learn, even if the task is not accomplished as quickly, efficiently or effectively." R.D. Clyde