Power point as a constructive tool

Description

Hello readers! This activity is created in the partial fulfillment of the assignment three with the use of power point as an integral part of the lesson mainly focusing on the activity. In the era of digital world, it would be a compromise for the learners if the teacher does not necessarily use ICT as a fundamental tool for better exposure as well as enhancing the cognition of the younger generations especially for the lower grade students. My activity is purely based for grade one students and I have meticulously planned my activity according to the level of grade one children. Also for avoiding misconceptions and future reference, I have used ‘Understanding Mathematics; Student Activity Book for Class 1’ in creating this complete task.

As mentioned earlier, I have used power point in designing thus activity which is simple to create yet an effective tool to be used as a prodigy of this profession. The topic for the activity is ‘2-D shapes’ and the basic concept of ‘2-D Shape’ is taught in grade one. In the first slide, I have shown the pictures of various ‘2-D Shapes’ with simple animation so that learners get more attraction and attention. This actually provides visual cues for the learners to gain better ideas and concepts on the topic. Meanwhile, I can prompt questions (brainstorm) about what shapes they can observe and the characteristics of the shapes. This particular slide is to be used in the lesson introduction part and I can also use solid shapes and let the children feel and touch the object that is ‘hands on learning’ so that the learners generate more ideas given the chance to explore.

Similarly, it would be ludicrous if I used bombastic words and lengthy sentences in giving instructions for the activity. Hence, I have used simple language according to the level of grade one children and the activity is divided into four strands with one sentence instruction for each activity. It would be tedious process and rather time consuming if I let them copy everything from the slide; so to reduce the workload for the students I will provide an activity sheet for the learners. The ultimate aim of the activity is not just to complete it in one period or given time bound but to check whether the learners have really understood the concepts about ‘2-D shape. The power point of the content based material is available in the link given below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E0jH-CJ7DPqtpINHr6bqL_ZbDSDXYHlf/view?usp=sharing

                                                                                         Introduction

Well, hi there! My name is Rinchen Dorji and I hail from Eastern part of Bhutan particularly Mongar ‘Sengor’ and I am twenty five years old. I was born in middle class family. I started my primary education in my village and I moved to Thimphu for my education when I reached grade seven. I studied in Changzamtog Middle Secondary school for my lower grades and I completed my high school from Yangchenphug Higher Secondary school Thimphu. Now I stand here at Paro College of Education pursuing Bachelors Degree of Education in Primary level.

From a tender age, I grew up with a nomadic life from a weather beaten condition in my village. In fact, I was born in a cow shed far away from the civilizations in the heart of the woods. My early childhood began with my mother rearing cattle and learning how to live the life of nomads. However, I was fortuitous to get enrolled in my village school when I was seven and I was even luckier to get an opportunity to study in urban area for my education ever since my elder brother got into one of the government service in the capital.

Unlike the other kids in Thimphu, life was contrasting for me as I did not have time to engage in leisure games and programs during my vacation as I have to go back to my village to help my parents particularly back to where I came from. I have never missed any of my vacations until now even as after reaching in the university, I always intend to help my parents back at home. I would say that my one foot lies in the past and the other in the modern days because I am used to the lifestyle as a nomads flinching from milking, churning and harsh labor works as well as I am used to the lifestyle in the urban settlement during my school days.

As I grew up, I learned to take the responsibility in the family as helping hands to my parents. I learned the value of hard earned cash and to utilize it economically. Seemingly, I am more concerned about my health and always engage myself in physical activities such as social services and physical games. I am passionate about playing basketball and football as my leisure games. I would miss the outdoor basketball court once I graduate from this college.

Finally, in becoming the prodigy of this profession as a future teacher, it would be a remiss if I do not thank my parents for giving an opportunity for education. Also I thank my teachers particularly my Dzongkha Lopen Yonten Pemo and Mr. Nima (head master) who taught me in my primary school and I best believe that they are the main source of wisdom and inspirations and instilling values in my life as a timid boy. Now, as a university student, I live by my motto as ‘confident is the stain that I cannot wipe off.’

Thank You