What I can do
The Five Pillars of Teaching and Learning is a comprehensive framework designed to enhance teaching effectiveness and support student learning and self-regulation. Here is a breakdown of the pillars for creating a lesson plan:
### Clarity of Learning Intentions
- **Objective:** Clearly share with students what they are learning and why.
- **Action:** Teachers should introduce subject learning journeys to provide context and relevance.
- **Example:** Begin class by outlining the day's learning goals and how they fit into the overall curriculum.
### Re-cap and Recall
- **Objective:** Ensure students remember key information from previous lessons.
- **Action:** Start the lesson with a quick review session of previous content.
- **Example:** Use quizzes or mind maps to recap what was covered previously.
### New Information
- **Objective:** Introduce and model new learning linked to the topic question.
- **Action:** Design activities that facilitate understanding of new content.
- **Example:** Provide demonstrations, visual aids, or examples to clarify new concepts.
### Practice
- **Objective:** Offer opportunities for students to practice new knowledge.
- **Action:** Implement tasks that enable application and consolidation of knowledge.
- **Example:** Include activities such as problem-solving tasks, experiments, or essays.
### Feedback
- **Objective:** Provide timely feedback on student progress.
- **Action:** Offer feedback that addresses misconceptions and gives guidance for improvement.
- **Example:** Conduct one-on-one feedback sessions or peer review to help students reflect on their learning【4:0†source】.
By structuring lesson plans around these pillars, teachers can build a supportive environment that promotes active student engagement and self-regulated learning.