Age group assigned for your lesson plan assignment

Dear students,

Please note that you can choose the age group that you will be teaching at your field practicuum.
However, elements cannot be duplicated within the group.

cheers
lavina

Rationale submission for Lesson plan assignment

hi everyone

Hope everyone had a happy christmas and working on the last bit of your assignment.....

There has been several queries on the rationale page and what to include....hope the following helps.

(1) The rationale page will be written essay style and have a maximum of 300 words including your reference. One rationale page to be submitted and it should cover both lesson plans.

(2) Explain the following :

- why did you choose the activities?
- why is it appropriate for the children (as per age group assigned)
- Why did I choose the particular activity (developemental point of view)? - cite references to support your reasonings.


Please submit the hard copy with the following sequence :
(1) Assignment Cover Page
(2) Rationale
(3) Lesson 1
(4) Lesson 2
(5) Appendix - including the 3 references

Please remember to submit the above on Hard Copy.
For Safe-assign, just submit ONE word document containing both lesson plans.

Looking forward to your papers.

cheers
lavina

Grouping for the lesson plan assignment

Dear class reps,
I'm still missing the class grouping from some of you.

Kindly email me at cayc2009@gmail.com the list of class grouping for the lesson plan assignment by 30th December 2009 if you have not done so.

Thanks.
Cheers
lavina

Pointers / Guides for your lesson plans assignment

Dear students....

just a couple of pointers/ guidelines to help you with your assignment.........

(1) You need NOT pick a specific theme for both of your lesson plans. If you have, it's ok too. But will not be a neccessity. Focus on the element of music or movement.

(2) Decide on only one element for each of your lesson plan. Be specific when you write. Eg. Tempo - Fast & Slow

(3) You can choose to focus on either Elements of Music for both lessons or Elements of Movement for both lessons or one of each. Up to you.

(4) Your hello and goodbye song can be the same for both lessons or different.

(5) Minimum lesson time should be at least 20 mins but do not exceed 30 mins.

(6) You need to have at least ONE objective per lesson but do not exceed TWO objectives per lesson. Make sure the objective is MEASURABLE. Do not write something like this : The children will be able to experience Fast and Slow (You can't measure "Experience")

(7) You can choose to use the template provided by Shaireen or follow the sample lesson plan format I've put up on MEL.

(8) It will be helpful if you can provide lyrics as an appendix for your lesson plan. DO NOT SUBMIT the lyrics on safe assign - only hard copy!

(9) Please ensure that your main activity adhere to your Objectives!!! And that during CLOSURE, ask questions so as to ensure that your objectives are met.

(10) Please make sure to include at least 2 questions in each section (TUNE IN, MAIN ACTIVITY, & CLOSURE)

Hope these pointers will help and clarify some doubts while working on your lesson plans.
Please feel free to email me at cayc2009@gmail.com if you need further clarifications.

cheers
Lavina

Dateline for Submission of Assignment (Music & Movement)

Dear Students

Just a gentle reminder this Christmas on the deadline of your assignments ;-)

The submission via safe assign will be on the 30th December 2009 (Wed) before 5 pm.

The hard copy of their assignment will be submitted to the HMS office on the 4th January (Monday) 2010 before 12 pm.

All assignments will be collected from HMS that very day. I will go pick it up around 2 pm.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! ;-)

cheers
lavina

Peer evaluation

Hi everyone,

Hope you are doing well. Please remember to complete your MEL assignment for Wk 9 (Facebook assignment) if you have not done so.

Also, I have not received peer evaluations from some of you .Please take note that I will not be able to award you any marks for your participation unless this is done. You need to do this by 2nd Jan and email it to me at sshaireen@yahoo.com.

You can download the form from here

http://www.box.net/shared/3553ddcs20

Have a great xmas and a happy new year!

Cheers
Shai

Changes to the Music & Movement Assignment

Dear students,

How's everything with the upcoming Music & Movement Assignment? All the readings, sample lesson plan and powerpoint slides of my lecture are up on MEL. Do feel free to email me at cayc2009@yahoo.com if you have further queries.

There has been some changes to the requirements - Both of your lesson plans need not be theme related. Means you just need to focus on the Elements of either Music or Movement. ;-) Just make sure that it is age appropriate for the age intended for.

I will be keeping you posted on some clarifications on the elements of Music and Movement in the next few days (both on MEL and Blog).

Please pass this message to all your friends!!! 

Cheers

Lavina

Video assignment

Hello everyone,

I think everyone is so excited about showcasing their video! I am looking forward to it too.

Please save it on a disc that can be played in the DVD player. I will suggest you have a back up in a thumb drive just in case and be ready to submit it in case the disc does not play.

Everthing must be labelled BEFORE you come to class.. not IN the class please.

I will have the pizza party after the video session just in case some of the videos cause 'motion sickness' which might result in some queasy tummies and unfortunate events . :)

Please bring your cameras as you might want to take photos of the art exhibition too.

I will need you to do your peer evaluation in class as well.

See you for the last time folks! Let's have a blast!:)

Cheers
Shai

HELLO!!! Music & Movement Time!!!

hi everyone!

I'm very excited as I will be meeting everyone for the first time tomorrow for lecture!

Please dress in comfortable clothings (NO skirts for the girls!) as there will be lots of movement during lecture!

Hopefully you have done some research on possible songs/ rhymes to be included in your next lesson plan assignment! I will be going through with you on your next assignment and do come prepared with any questions...will be happy to help in any way!!! ;-)

See you tomorrow!
cheers
lavina

Video submission

Hello everyone!

Just to clarify some points about the video :

1. Please make sure I am able to see use of creative movement ( dance or movement related segments), drama ( your acting) and visual arts ( either use of any artwork, yours or others). These elements must be integrated into the plot of your story. This means I can see you using it and it contributes effectively to the storyline. If you use it but it makes no sense or I don't understand the significance then you should think about using that shot again.

2. In your rationale,you should also be able to explain what made you use those movements/art pieces and how you think it helps in depicting your story.

Example : We decided to use mime in the 3rd act because we felt that it would contribute to the weight and seriousness of the emotion.It reflects the sense of loss that the girl goes through after she loses her confidence.

You do not need to have any reference for the rationale. However, I would like you to submit your final script for my reference.Please submit this in the file, insert in this order : cover page, rationale, script. Your scripts are not marked, it is only for my reference so no standard format is imposed.

3. Please submit your video on a CD with a CD case . Your CD must be labeled. We will view it in class during our last tutorial. Let's have a great time watching your very exciting production!

4. I will also require you to do a peer evaluation. Once I have it cleared I will announce it on the blog.

Cheers
Shai

Wk 7 Tutorial

Hi everyone! I am going to make some changes to the tutorial this week. Initially,I had planned the Art exhibition for Wk 7 and Video Week for Wk 8.However, I am a little worried about your next round of lesson plans and I'd like to spend some time covering some integrated drama, creative movement and music activities... just so you have some ideas for your next assignment.

As such please bring the following pieces : Jewel box, frame, Cd sleeve to class THIS Thur 3rd(/Fri 4th and submit it to me. Bring the playdough sculpture NEXT week in Wk 8 Tutorial.

We will have a farewell party in Wk 8 that will combine the Art exhibition and the Video session. That way we maximise the little time we have left. I will also be putting up some guidelines for the video tomorrow.Please look out for it. Take care meawhile!- Shai

Return assignments Tuesday

Hi everyone.. made an error in the previous post. I will return your assignments during lecture on Tuesday. Not Thursday. I will be around till 5 if you need to talk about it. See you then!- Shai

Lesson plans

Hi everyone,

I know some of you are waiting for my feedback on your lesson plans as you have implementations this week. As mentioned you are not to do major changes to the lesson plan so please submit your current lesson plan to the mentor if they need a lesson plan in advance. Just alert them that you might do minor changes to it once you receive the marked copy from me on Tuesday.I have thought about it but even if I were to give you feedback via email it will be important for you to have the lesson plan back to understand what I am talking about.So let's be efficient about it.

Briefly,most cases points were lost on the rationale and writing.Ideas may be okay but some too simple or too difficult.I will discuss the points in the lecture.

I have marked some which need to be changed but it is only fair that I talk to you about it when I meet you on Thursday.The grades range from A+ to Ds.. so no failures.. do not worry. I understand it is your first time to do lesson plans but expectations should be higher for the next one okay?There were some real gems among the lot and I was happy to see most of you making the effort in your work. Keep at it !

Cheers
Shai

E04/ E05 assignment

Hi everyone,

Students from E04 and E05, please create a draft script of your video assignment to replace the tutorial you missed on Hari Raya Haji. Please send it to me ( via email ) by Thur 3rd Dec.

Thank you.

Shai

White hair increasing

Hello my young ones. Sigh.. my white hair in increasing by the minute with all your creative exploits uploading your materials on Safe Assign... sigh. You make my life sooo excitinggg.. sighhh. LOL.

Listen, you need to save both lesson plans on ONE FILE okay? It will not allow you to upload twice. For those who did .... sigh...I will have to create another file called VISUAL ARTS BB for you to upload again.. You know what the 'BB' stands for.. ? :) LOL

I think I have to colour my hair after 10 weeks with you lot. :) But seriously.. having a ball of a time with you. Already sad that it is coming to an end. Make the moments memorable for yourselves okay?

Cheers
Shai

Plagiarism Pandemonium

Hello everyone!

Before all of you go ballistic with the alarming plagiarism percentages, let me explain. The system picks up common phrases so.. yeah.. I will have to re-process them cos it picks up the headers, the questions etc.. so I'll have a look at it. Don't worry :) .Your energy is better used on working on your other assignments, not worrying about this okay? If I find the work needs redoing I will get back to you by Sunday. Relax ...my young ones..chilllll :)

Shai

E04 and E05

Hi everyone,

E04 and E05, I will need to clear the article with Sze Hui and get it stamped before I upload it. Please look out for the announcement. :) Thank you.

Shai

SAFE ASSIGN UPLOAD and assignments

Hi everyone,

I have created the Safe Assign link under ASSIGNMENTS. Please upload your lesson plans minus the rationale, reference and appendix by Sun 30th, 10 am.

I will also need to do some moderation of your assignments and check it with the SAFE ASSIGN for plagiarism before I return it to you.As such I will return it to you at the lecture next Tuesday 1st December. This is to avoid complication should the plagiarism percentage be high.

If your practicum falls on the first week (between 30th to 4th Dec) , please let me know by email by the end of 24th Nov lecture.I will advise you by email about your lesson plan to enable you to make changes if necessary.

My apologies for the change. Let's get on to the video assignment next!

Shai

Lecture on 24th as per normal

Hi everyone,

There were some queries about the lecture on Tuesday. It is as per normal 2- 4 pm. Jason will be coming in to observe me teaching that's all.

After discussion with your reps, I will stay on Thursday 26th 4-5 pm to return E04/E05 assignments to those who want it back this week. I understand some of you may be having your observations in the first week and need to make the preparations.

If you are not there to collect it on Thursday I will return it to you on Tuesday 1st Dec after lecture since you are not in a hurry to get it back. Those coming back on Thursday will need to write their name on the list so I am not waiting for you in vain.

That will be fair to all I believe. :)

Shai

Lecture on 24th

Hi everyone, I planned to return the assignments to you on the lecture in wk 6. However, I will be having an observation that day and need to make some changes. As such I will be returning 01,02,03 assignments in tutorial on Thursday. 04 and 05 I need to arrange a time for you to pick it up from me on Thursday. I will need about 15 min with each class. I am arranging with Lycia and Amanda at present.

04 and 05, I will be arranging the make up tutorial for you via MEL. More details on that soon.


Thank you.

Deadline for Safeassign

Hi everyone,

Still no word on the Safe assign , so just wait till further notice. Hope you have all submitted your discussion postings.

For the next tutorial : I will be asking groups about their video ideas. Please be prepared. Write a draft of your ideas for me. Thank you.

Shai

Safe assign not enabled

Hi everyone, just an update. It seems they have changed the system for the safe assign so I will have to wait for Sze Hui to get back to me about it. I will extend the deadline to Friday 20th at present. Continue to refer to the blog for updates. Take care and enjoy your Red Camp week!

Shai

How to upload to SAFE ASSIGN

Hello all my panicky students... relaxxxx... :) This were the instructions given to me. It should work , if it doesn't don't worry...NO PENALTY.. anyway I have your hard copy right?So this is what you do:

1.Go to your CREATIVE ARTS page.
2. You will see on the left side the table that states Learning Materials, Course Documents etc etc.NOW..... look further down ... you will see another table that says 'Control Panel' and under that it says ' COURSE TOOLS". Click on that.
3. Scroll down till you see SAFE ASSIGN. Click on that
4. You will see two options, click on th 'DIRECT SUBMIT"
5. You will see the 'Visual arts folder'. Submit to that folder.

If still doesn't work , no worries.. it's not the end of the world.. just wait for my next update on the blog. Don't worry... BUT hard copies MUST be in tomorrow.. for that... NO EXCUSE okay? :)

Shai

Rationale reference page

Hi everyone!

Please take note. Write your reference page on a separate sheet for the rationale. DO NOT include it in the SAFE ASSIGN upload. It will detect similarity and the plagiarism percentage will escalate! Take note please!

Shai

Visual art references

Since I was having tons of trouble uploading this the visual art reference pics, please refer to this link

www.box.net/shared/3s2sk92h0h

You can download it from there.

Cheers
Shai

Comments and Lesson ideas

Hi everyone,

I've advised quite a few of you on your Lesson plans.Very happy to read through it. Well done! I am glad you are all very serious about your work. Keep going! Great that you are thinking about visual arts the right way. Get creative and think about your ideas.

I have changed the settings on the blog as I realised you could not comment on it. Hope its okay now.

I also understand that you will be having a LAEYC lecture on Tue 11-1. So no one will be coming at that time.. In that case I'll be there from 12 onwards okay. :)

In the meantime, if your email has not been answered, could you send it to me again please? Just write your idea in the main message, no need for attachment so I can reply quickly by tomorrow so less of you need to see me on Tuesday.

Cheers
Shai

Picture references

I have uploaded some pictures on MEL under Course Documents -Visual Art references. Hopefully that might help you to think of fresh new ideas for your activities.

Cheers
Shai

Tuesday consultation

Hi everyone,

I am reading your emails and will advise you only on the appropriateness of your ideas... meaning.. whether it is practical enough for class implementation.

If I have mentioned that yours is okay (even if you need to improve on the writing part)please DO NOT see me on Tuesday.

I will be there from 11.00 to 1.45. I should not take more than 5 minutes with you. Prepare to describe

The age range
Theme
The Two activities
A brief idea of your lesson plans

You can print out a copy and bring it along with you but I will use it for reference only if necessary.That will be all that I am doing. I am happy to see that you are trying out simple and refreshing ideas. Keep it up!

Shai

Rationale Page

Hi everyone, I've had a few queries about the rationale page so let me explain here .

What?
The rationale page must be written essay style (usual typing format applies) and have a max of 300 words (including references) with 3 references. Only one rationale page is needed to cover the two lesson plans. Simpllleee right?:)

The rationale should explain the following
1. Why did I choose the activities ( and it better not be 'because Shai suggested it!!')
2. Why is it appropriate for the children in my class( any issue with interest, ability, etc)
3. How do I know it is a good activity to conduct from a developmental point of view (ie. cite references)

How?
Type the rationale in paragraph form. Insert your 3 references at the end of it.. (APA guidelines!!)

Where?
Place the rational page before Lesson plan 1 so the sequence of your document should be

1. Assignment Cover page
2. Rationale
3.Lesson plan 1
4. Lesson plan 2
5. Appendix

I will only expect to read the rationale when I am marking it. Hand in your assignments in class during your Tutorial next week. I will collect all assignments in the first 30 mins of the tutorial. You will have to see me to explain if you are not in class by then. Do not give me excuses such as..' my printer was not working , so and so is printing it for me etc' . Print it the day before not the night before.

Good luck and do your best! I am looking forward to it.

Shai

Rationale page for lesson plan

Hello everyone! Just a quick reminder. You do have a rationale page (300 words) that you have to submit with your lesson plans. Please refer to the assignment related documents for details . Please remember. I will only advise on your ideas for the lesson plan though.Happy writing! :)

Week 3 Tutorial

Hi everyone,

I have uploaded the template for your lesson plate on MEL and the powerpoint for lecture 3. The video will be uploaded on my personal page on Facebook. You can click to 'Share' from there.

I am happy to see that some of you have started on your ideas for the lesson plan. Great work! For those who haven't please email me your ideas by 10pm on the evening before your tutorials this week. I will have a look at it then. That will save a lot of time .

I will reserve the last 15 min of your tutorial to entertain your queries this week. Please type out your ideas, I will not entertain it if you do not write it down.

Your last chance for feedback will be before next week's lecture on Tue 10th Nov. I will come down 2 hours earlier so you can see me from 12 - 2 before the lecture. I will have to stop giving feedback by 1.45. So do come early.

My brain is yours to pick, so do come quick.:)

Remember to bring your playdough and natural materials this tutorial. Bring your cameras too. We will have fun.

Cheers
Shai

Lecture 3

Hi everyone, glad to see that some of you have already completed your Discussion Board and Facebook assignments! Well done!

If you have questions to ask me about your lesson plan ideas, could you please send it to me by email?This will save you time in your explanation and I can give my feedback more effectively. For those who have sent it in I will print a copy and talk to you on Tuesday.

All of you have had lessons with Juliana this week for FP. Please take note you have to implement BOTH lesson plans. So make sure you do some solid thinking about the activity.

I hope you enjoyed your lesson on painting this week. I am amazed at your hidden talents. Great job!

See you in lecture next Tuesday. Be on time as I will cover the lesson plan details in this lecture. Very important!!

Cheers
Shai

Handout and postings

Hi everyone, just take note that I have uploaded 2 summary handouts on talking to children about art under Course Documents.

You may also start your postings about the SAM visit on the Discussion board. Use ' create thread' for this and start posting.

You may also start uploading your pics and making the 4 comments under 'Wall' on CAYC2009 Facebook page.

Ensure you follow the guidelines for both assignments.

Looking forward to reading it!

Cheers
Shai

Facebook Assignment

Hi everyone!

You can now start posting your E learning assignment 1 on Facebook. I have created a sample posting. All you need to do is add your paragraph on 'Wall' and upload your picture of the artwork. Add your comments to the picture as you normally would. IMPORTANT : Please remember who's picture you have commented on.I will ask you to fill in a checklist on that later.

Remember, no repeats of artwork allowed yeah?So get there fast.

See you for lecture!- Shai

Hi everyone! Just to let you know that the documents have been uploaded onto MEL, under Course Documents and Learning Material(lecture powerpoint). Please download and print for the tutorial this week.

I hope you enjoyed the Hap Palmer song 'Colours' today! It was fun! I'll bring some CDs for you to have a look during tutorial this week.See you then! - Shai

Hi everyone! Here's a warm welcome to our CAYC module blog. I hope you will use this as your first source of information on the happenings and updates for the module. I will be using this quite frequently so please log in every few days. I am very excited to be doing the Visual arts and Drama component with you and I hope we will enjoy our next few months together. You will then be under the wonderful guidance of Ms Lavina Chong ( an ever cheerful and bubbly superwoman) who will be taking over for the Music and movement component. Wow.. you guys get two lecturers!Lucccckkkyyy ! I can't wait to meet all of you! Remember .... you get out of it as much as you put into it...so..let's make this a great learning experience together!

So your first assignment is:

1. Make this your ' Favourites page' LOL
2.Download and PRINT all documents from MEL and make sure you bring it for your tutorial.If not trust me.. you will be confused.

Cheers,
Shai

Welcome to CAYC 2009/2010

A warm welcome to you for being part of CAYC 2009/2010.

This is a blog to share our experiences together and grow as early childhood educators! ;-)