FTPT8 SESSION PLAN
Name of teacher: Richard Llopis-Garcia
University of the West of England, School of Education
PCET and Learning and Skills Practical Teaching modules
Course and year: A2 Biology
Module/unit: section 6 Topic: Human eye
Date/week no: 22/V/09
Start time:1:00
Duration: 1 h
Location: H407
Context for this session (e.g. group profile, special needs of learners, learners’ relevant prior knowledge/experience)
-Please see enclosed confidential group profile
-Previous knowledge of human receptors and structure of the human eye.
No. learners: 9
Rationale for approach and strategies to be used this session (e.g. points arising from previous session evaluation, response to individual/group needs
of learners, awarding body requirements etc.)
Regular variation of teaching styles approach (i.e. use of IT) to encourage retention of knowledge and skills and the development of English language in a scientific context.
Response to individual students need for more teacher talk and practice of exam questions from last term consultation and evaluation of semester. To cover function of the
human eye unit as specified in the AQA (A2) syllabus.
Formal/summative assessment (longer term): Anatomy and physiology of the eye
Aim(s) of this session: Conduct a dissection of a pig eye
Differentiated learning objectives (number these*)
At the end of the session ALL learners will be able to:
1. Explain the gross structure of the eye.
2. List the different components of the eye
3. Describe the individual functions of the components of the eye.
At the end of the session SOME learners will be able to:
4. 5. Conduct a safe dissection of the pig eye
Health and Safety considerations:
General Science laboratories H + S considerations. No food or
drink. No mobile phones. Sharp blades in use
Use of ILT/ICT
Demonstration of the use of Web site and interactive learning
How does the session take account of relevant
policies/codes of practice e.g ECM/Youth Matters
Making a positive contribution, Achieving economic wellbeing
Functional/Key Skills to be embedded in the session:
Communication (presentation skills) and IT (interactive learning)
TIME
CONTENT/TUTOR ACTIVITY
LEARNER ACTIVITY
1:00
Register
Objectives
Recap of previous knowledge eye
structure and homework (assertive
questioning, open forum)
Assertive answers to questions on
eye structure
4:15
Intro to Dissection of the eye.
Health and safety instructions
Brainstorm
Note taking
Reading protocol dissection
4:2 0
Interactive dissection of the eye.
assertive questions
4:50
Plenary session. Recap of points
learned. Assertive questions.
Setting Synoptic past papers for
half term revision.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVE
NO.*
ASSESSMENT
METHOD
RESOURCES
Correct answers
Computer
Data projector
1, 2
Correct notes and
answers
Computer
Data projector
Dissection
protocol “Cow
eye”
Dissection skills following
instructions (video or protocol)
Drawing skills
3, 4
Correct dissection
Correct diagrams draw
Correct answers to
questions
Computer
Data projector
Interactive video
“dissection of the
Cow eye
Q+A
assertive questions answered
Collect past papers
1, 2,3,4
Correct answers to
questions
Past papers
Synoptic
Whiteboard/ pens
MEMORY JOGGER - brief review of session to be completed shortly afterwards e.g. during debrief with observer