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JMN 454 L2:

Interdisciplinary
lesson planning
12 September 2024
Dr Climant Khoza; [email protected]
An effective science teacher - Framework
Science teacher’s professional knowledge
Defining thematic planning
Different conceptions
• Unit planning
• Interdisciplinary teaching
• Integration of subjects. But which subjects? Who decides?
Step 1 – Determining the topic
• In line with the curriculum
• In interdisciplinary teaching, topic is broad because you are planning
for a series of lessons.
• Take for example, the topic of photosynthesis and respiration – These
two can be taught together for conceptual development and linkage.
Step 2 – Constructing learning objectives
A learning objective should describe what students should know or be
able to do at the end of the lessons that they couldn't do before.
Construction of objectives should be in line with Bloom’s taxonomy.
Learning objectives - Knowledge
This is about both the procedural and conceptual knowledge.
Learning objectives - Skills
Refers to both cognitive and practical skills
Learning objectives – Attitudes and values
• Values are qualities that students should develop as principles
underpinning behaviour and decision-making.
• Attitudes support cognitive functioning.
Broad attitudes and values
1. National identity/citizenship
2. Respect for others
3. Perseverance
4. Responsibility
5. Committment
Our example: Photosynthesis
At the end of these lessons learners should be able to…
• List and explain the requirements and products of photosynthesis.
• Describe the process of photosynthesis
• Discuss and account for the significance of photosynthesis. How is
this different from describing?
• Develop an appreciation for the interconnectedness of living
organisms and the importance of these processes for sustaining life.
• Predict and investigate the influence of light on the rate of
photosynthesis.
Step 3 – Crafting the content of the lesson/s
Key ideas of the topic Other disciplines and topics Key concepts

Requirements of photosynthesis Chemistry Equations and chemical formulae


Mathematics
Products of photosynthesis Chemistry Rate of photosynthesis
Mathematics
Requirements of respiration Chemistry Making of traditional alcohol
Mathematics
IKS
Micro-organisms* Anerobic respiration
Products of respiration Chemistry
Mathematics
Significance of photosynthesis and Chemistry and physics Energy conversion
respiration Environmental science Global warming
Agriculture and economics Production of food
Step 3 – sequencing of lessons/concepts
Lesson 1 – The process of photosynthesis
Lesson 2 – The process of respiration
Lesson 3 – Significance of photosynthesis and respiration
Lesson 4 – Practical work on photosynthesis and respiration
Step 4 – Drafting learning activities and
tasks
1. Concept mapping/Poster
2. Practical activity

A learning activity that is based on Project Based Learning – I will


unpack this later.
Template
Routine information Lesson objectives

Sub-topic of the lesson: At the end of this lesson, learners should be able to…
Duration of the lesson:
Grade: Knowledge:
Skills:
Attitudes and values:

Interdisciplinarity of the lesson: Indicate the subjects that will integrated in the lesson, the concepts of interest and how the
concepts link with the topic of this lesson
Discipline 1:
Discipline 2:
Discipline 3:
Discipline 4:

Resources: Indicate the resources that you will need for this specific lesson and how they will be used.

Lesson steps: Indicate what will be done during the lesson and how the interdisciplinary teaching will be ensured

Aim of lesson step Description of the teacher’s Description of learners’ Interdisciplinary concepts? Explain
role role
Thank You

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