This paper seeks to carry out a lesson analysis to establish whether lesson plan implementation meets the objectives of different subjects and the Nebraska Content Area Standards for School Age. The Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.01 mandates the Nebraska State Board of Education to enforce measurable academic content standards. The subjects of focus include social studies, physical education, music, and reading.
Lesson Analysis
| Lesson Name/Date | Social studies | ||
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To understand what it takes to be a good citizen To understand why people, have rules To understand community helpers in the community To understand why the importance of community helpers |
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| Observation Of Lesson | Beginning | Middle | End |
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In the beginning, the teacher asked the students to respond on what they think it entails a good citizen The teacher asked for examples of a good citizen The students were not ecstatic on the questions They seemed not to understand what the teacher wanted Few students responded to the questions |
The teacher asked students to think about various helpers within their community The teacher asked students about the roles of the community helpers mentioned Students were issued with a colorful sheet Students were required to match community helpers such as firefighters, police, and garbage collectors with their tools of work, all drawn on the colorful worksheet Students were thrilled by this exercise All the students participated eagerly in responding to the questions |
The teacher asked students to brainstorm what they have learned The teacher explained why people have rules The teacher summarized the role of a good citizen The teacher emphasized the importance of a good citizen The teacher explained the need for community helpers The teacher closed by asking students who would like to be community helpers Students were delighted at explaining why they would like to be community helpers Students demonstrated an understanding of a good citizen and community helpers |
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| Align with NE Content Area Standards | The lesson content matched the requirements of NE Content Area Standards. According to the Nebraska Social Studies Standards (2019), social studies should communicate rules and roles in the community. However, the lesson did not teach about patriotic songs, symbols, cultural celebrations under civic participation/citizenship skills. | ||
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| Lesson Name/Date | Mathematics | ||
| Purpose of activity |
To demonstrate understanding of number concepts To demonstrate multiple representation to solve problems To demonstrate reasoning To show clear connections using mathematics across different disciplines |
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| Observation Of Lesson | Beginning | Middle | End |
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The teacher introduced students to counting sequence (1-10) The teacher asked students to count objects arranged on a circle, a rectangular, and in a line, all drawn on chart boards |
The teacher wrote random numbers 2, 5, 1, 7, and 8. The teacher asked students to compare which number was greater than the other by counting objects on the chart boards. The students performed the counting exercise individually The teacher asked students to provide a number that could be added to another one given by the teacher to make 10 |
The teacher introduced subtraction concepts Teacher asked students to draw equations showing subtraction of numbers that equal to 2 The teacher used chart boards with objects drawn on them to demonstrate subtraction Students practiced subtraction by responding to the displayed objects |
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| Align with NE Content Area Standards |
The lesson activity followed the NE Content Area Standards. The Nebraska Mathematics Standards (2015) requires that a lesson plan should enhance students’ ability to demonstrate, show, and represent relationships between varying numbers within the up-to-ten number system. The teacher introduced and asked students to count objects up to ten in number. Besides, with all students following teacher instructions and participating in the lesson activities demonstrated an understanding of addition and subtraction of whole numbers. Nebraska Mathematics Standards (2015) requires that mathematics lesson to teach kindergarten students accurate computational analysis. |
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| Lesson Name/Date | Fine Arts (Music, Visual Arts) | ||
| Purpose of activity |
To understand the significance of music in people’s lives To understand the importance of visual art in people’s lives To demonstrate different ways of representing people’s thoughts visually To promote creativity among students |
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| Observation Of Lesson | Beginning | Middle | End |
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The teacher instructed all students to stand up and sing the song “Doggie! Doggie! where’s your bone? Students with the guidance of the teacher randomly shared why they like music Students were thrilled to share how they felt about music |
The teacher instructed students to perform the song “How Many Animals are on Old McDonald's farm?” Students pointed out to various animal pictures drawn on a chart board The song introduced students to visual representation of objects The teacher issued students with drawing papers |
Drawing activities for visual arts The teacher asked students to draw different objects in the “Old McDonald’s farm” The teacher asked students to draw three objects they see at their home The teacher asked students to share what they have drawn with the class The teacher asked students to draw a representation of their family The students presented their drawings to the teacher after which the educator issued them back to the students to present to their parents/guardians |
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| Align with NE Content Area Standards |
The music lesson activity aligned to the NE Content Area Standards for kindergarten music education. The Nebraska K-12 Fine Arts Standards (2014) requires music lessons to enhance students’ ability to recognize music purpose. It further requires music class lessons to allow students to express their feelings towards music. The teacher allowed students to share why they value music perhaps to demonstrate the purpose of music in people’s lives. The teacher used the “How Many Animals are on Old McDonald's farm?” to introduce visual representation of objects (Visual Arts). The transition approach allowed aroused students interest in creative representation of observations and emotions. The Nebraska K-12 Fine Arts Standards (2014) requires that visual arts education should promote students’ ability to express their unique interpretations of objects and observations. |
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| Lesson Name/Date | Reading | ||
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To boost students text comprehension through reading strategies and skills To develop students’ ability to speak appropriately To promote students understanding of core concepts of written excerpts To demonstrate students’ phonological awareness |
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| Observation Of Lesson | Beginning | Middle | End |
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The teacher wrote various syllable words on the blackboards Students were asked to read them in unison Then, each student was asked to read the syllables alone |
The teacher introduced “Nonsense” words. The teacher wrote “tog” on the blackboard and asked students to read The teacher then wrote “train” and asked students to read The teacher explained that nonsense words are easy to read but lack meaning. |
The teacher hanged various chart boards with rhyming words with corresponding pictures They included, fish-dish, hat-cat, boat-coat, moose-goose, monkey-donkey, duck-truck, box-fox, and frog-dog Students were required to read the names besides the pictures loudly. |
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| Align with NE Content Area Standards | The reading lesson is in line with the NE Content Area Standards. The Nebraska English Language Arts Standards (2014) requires that reading lessons should promote students’ phonological awareness. The class activity achieved this required by covering syllables, nonsense words, and reading matching names for objects. The unison and single-handedly reading among the students was integral in enhancing their mastery for proper pronunciation and therefore communication. The students applied reading skills to illustrate and at the same time practice fluency. | ||
References
Nebraska English Language Arts Standards (2014). 2014 Nebraska college-and career-ready English language arts standards . Retrieved from https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2014_Updated_ELA_Standards_Vertical_Version_k_12.pdf
Nebraska K-12 Fine Arts Standards (2014). Music . Retrieved from https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Final_FAS_Music.pdf
Nebraska K-12 Fine Arts Standards (2014). Visual arts. Retrieved from https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Final_FAS_Visual_Arts.pdf
Nebraska Mathematics Standards (2015). Nebraska’s college and career ready standards for Mathematics . Retrieved from https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2015_Nebraska_College_and_Career_Standards_for_Mathematics_Vertical.pdf
Nebraska Social Studies Standards (2019). Final draft . Retrieved from https://cdn.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nebraska-Social-Studies-Standards_Final-Draft-11.5.2019.pdf
