Answer to Question #221835 in English for zee

Question

1. Give an example of a project to scaffold Grade 5 learners understanding of each other by emphasizing different customs, festivals and rituals for different ethnic grouping in your class. Provide the wording for such a project for your Grade 5 learners.

2. Will you use formal or informal assessment to assess the projects presented in the class? In your answer i) explain the form of assessment you choose in your own words; and ii) give reasons for the kind assessment you choose.

Answer 1

1. Presenting the problem and aloud is an example of a scaffolding technique that suits Grade 5 learners. In this case, I should be in apposition to know the level of my student’s understanding regarding the lesson such that I will be in a position to model out problems as a crucial part of the scaffolding. I should be in a position of presenting my teachings to such groups using body action, language, and images when demonstrating how to solve the problem. Furthermore, I should vividly explain the problem in a way that appears to be understood easily through the application of verbal and non-verbal cues and by using graphic demonstrations like the use of maps and flow charts.
2. Informal assessment is an appropriate choice. It provides information on progress of the given project on a daily basis: this allows an instructor to track the challenges more often.