School Videos as Part of Your Lesson Plans
Author: k5blog
A large percentage of the population is visually oriented, so the use of school videos in your lesson plans is important. It will help accomplish the aim of the lesson.
I had to put on a play with my sixth-grade class, so I chose a topic concerning the Native-Americans in our history. My lesson plans for the project included showing school videos of other classes putting on plays.
The class was able to see how an excellent performance could be accomplished. Two plays on related topics were shown. At times we stopped the videos and had a discussion. Input from the class showed they were picking up performance tips.
We could have just practiced. Showing successful performances reinforced the right way of doing things. A positive aspect was that the class learned an appreciation for theater.
School videos as part of a teacher’s lesson plans can be a good tool in education. It is the step before the hands-on of actually performing. The images of others playing parts will leave an impression in their minds.
A teacher should not just rely on the printed word or lecturing. It can become boring. The attention of the students should be kept focused, for class success.
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