EME 2040 Reflection #2

When it comes down to Behaviorist and Constructive lesson planning they both aim for the same goal in teaching a lesson; which is providing an organized work ethic for there students. Although Behaviorist and Constructive lesson planning might seem similar they have there differences in the format they use to present the lesson. They have a diverse approach on how to give out the class. Behaviorist lesson planning is based on an 8 element design created by Madeline Hunter. Mrs. Hunter states that for teachers to offer an effective lesson they should incorporate the 8 element design. The purpose of this lesson plan design is to increase the utmost learning quality of the students, despite the grade level or ethnicity the student may be. The format contains the following elements, objective /purpose, anticipatory set, input, modeling, guided practice, checking for understanding, independent practice and a closure. Behaviorist lesson plans carries out an objective and purpose so that the students fulfill the activity. When using this cycle of various elements you will be able to see if the students has developed in the learning.
As for a Constructive lesson plan the format is quite different. A constructive plan follows a six element design. The format is designed to incite educators so that they can reflect on the progression of student education. It’s based on a teacher to student communication as well as student to student. The structure of a constructive lesson plan consist of the following element :situations, grouping, bridge, questions, exhibits and reflections. Grouping helps students interact with each other. This way the students are able to learn different strategies and styles another student may use. A Constructive lesson has more availability for an open classroom relation being more flexible for students to progress in the learning environment. However, it all depends on the grade level and the way you consider the class will learn best. Overall, students will learn with either of the two lesson plans. If the proper elements are followed correctly students should gain knowledge of the lesson despite the format you use. I personally like both because they apply different strategies for students to learn. Let’s see which format of lesson plan I incorporate in my teaching career, hopefully I use both so that I can see the various results they offer.