posted by Dorie on Apr 24
The thing that I have struggled the most this week is in following the 5 E lesson graphic organizer. This is because of the way it is set up with the concept and the subconcepts around it. The way our district sets up our curriculum guide is around the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) and that is skill based.
So, there might be one concept, but not 4 subconcepts. I am sure I am over analyzing this but it has bothered me. I think that maybe completing a mind map might help teachers realize the concepts that go together. I will try that next time.
As I continue to struggle to fill out the template, I am realizing that it could be in part the grade level I teach-2nd. The concepts do not go that in depth in second grade and students are not expected to know much more than the basics. I am learning more about the concept as well. I am sure that will help me teach it better. Maybe a different topic would have been a different experience.
April 24th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Your on the right track with this Dorie. I noticed that you commented about the number of subconcepts. I am not too familiar with the TEKS so my answer may not help to much. The subconcepts are there to support the scaffolding of the concept. For example, if the standard is, “Students will be able to add and subtract.” There are lots of other skills that students need to know in order to add and subtract correctly. How to set up the problem, what the signs mean, borrowing; all of these are subconcepts to the the larger concept, “Students will be able to add and subtract.” I hope that helps.