What I can do

The "Five Pillars of Teaching and Learning" approach focuses on enhancing effective teaching and supporting students' learning through specific key elements. Here's how you can incorporate these pillars into a lesson plan:

### Lesson Plan Structure Using the Five Pillars

#### Clarity of Learning Intentions
- **Objective**: Clearly define what the students will learn and why it’s important.
- **Activities**: Start the lesson by outlining the objectives and the relevance to students' learning journeys.
- **Example**: "Today we will learn about photosynthesis, which is crucial for understanding how plants produce the oxygen we breathe."

#### Re-cap and Recall
- **Objective**: Reinforce previous knowledge to ensure retention.
- **Activities**: Begin with a quick quiz or discussion to recall what was covered in prior lessons related to today’s topic.
- **Example**: "Can anyone summarize what we learned about plant cells last week?"

#### New Information
- **Objective**: Introduce new concepts or skills clearly and effectively.
- **Activities**: Use visual aids or demonstrations to present new content succinctly. Encourage students to ask questions.
- **Example**: "Watch this video that demonstrates the process of photosynthesis in plants."

#### Practice
- **Objective**: Allow students to apply and practice new knowledge or skills.
- **Activities**: Create activities such as experiments, problem-solving exercises, or hands-on tasks.
- **Example**: "Conduct this experiment to observe how light affects the rate of photosynthesis."

#### Feedback
- **Objective**: Provide timely and constructive feedback to guide student progress.
- **Activities**: Offer specific feedback on practice activities and assign Student Response Time (SRT) for self-reflection.
- **Example**: "Review your experiment results, and write down any observations or questions you have for tomorrow’s discussion."

By structuring your lesson plan around these pillars, you ensure that students are engaging actively with the material and receiving consistent support throughout their learning process【4:0†source】【4:8†source】.