1.1 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning
Example Physical development with links to social and intellectual development As part of a third year university subject, I designed a unit over view aimed at teaching year three/four students how to play a game baseball. I was then able to teach this unit of work during a teaching placement as part of student's Physical Education subject. The lessons included demonstration of individual skills and team work. The entire unit promoted social inclusion and incorporated academic strands including literacy and mathematics.
Please see below unit overview and example lesson plan (lesson 2).
The lesson plan clearly demonstrates teaching strategies and associated adjustments. The teacher uses scaffolding and questioning techniques to ascertain prior student knowledge and development, and modifies teaching strategies as a result. Consequently, the lesson caters for all levels of student development.
Additional Example Further evidence Additional evidence of how I meet this strand can be located here.