Assignment - Inquiry-Based Lesson Plan Development and Peer Feedback

Assignment Title: Inquiry-Based Lesson Plan Development and Peer Feedback

Objective: To develop an inquiry-based STEM lesson plan and provide constructive peer feedback to enhance collaborative learning and improve instructional design skills.

Description: In this assignment, you will create an inquiry-based lesson plan that encourages students to ask questions, explore, and discover STEM concepts. You will then review and provide feedback on a peer's lesson plan to foster a collaborative learning environment.

Steps and Requirements:

1. Read and Reflect:

   • Reading: Review the article "The Power of Inquiry-Based Learning in STEM" 
   • Reflection: Write a brief (200-300 words) reflection on how inquiry-based learning can benefit STEM education. 

2. Develop an Inquiry-Based Lesson Plan:

   • Lesson Plan Components:

     • Topic: Choose a relevant STEM topic.
     • Grade Level: Specify the grade level you are targeting.
     • Objectives: Define 2-3 learning objectives.
     • Materials: List necessary materials and resources.
     • Inquiry Question: Develop a central inquiry question that guides the lesson.
     • Activities: Outline a series of activities that lead students to explore the inquiry question. Include opportunities for hands-on exploration, data collection, and analysis.
     • Assessment: Describe formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate student understanding.
     • Differentiation: Include strategies to support diverse learners.

   • Format: Use the provided lesson plan template to structure your lesson plan.

3. Upload Your Lesson Plan:

   • Submit your completed lesson plan as a PDF or Word document 

4. Peer Review:

   • After submission, you will be assigned a peer's lesson plan to review.
   • Review Criteria: Use the provided rubric to assess the lesson plan, focusing on clarity, coherence, engagement, and alignment with inquiry-based learning principles.
   • Feedback: Write a constructive review (150-200 words) highlighting strengths and offering suggestions for improvement.
   • Submission: On or before 20th June 2024.

Assessment Criteria:

• Reflection:
  • Insightfulness and depth of reflection on inquiry-based learning (10%).
• Lesson Plan:
  • Clarity and coherence of the lesson plan (20%).
  • Integration of inquiry-based learning principles (20%).
  • Engagement and effectiveness of activities (20%).
  • Quality of assessments and differentiation strategies (10%).
• Peer Review:
  • Constructiveness and helpfulness of feedback provided (20%).

Resources:

• Article: “The Power of Inquiry-Based Learning in STEM” 

Submission Deadlines:

• Lesson Plan: 20th June 2024
• Peer Review: 25th June 2024