Lesson Planning

PST's Dip Netting

OK, so now that I have a rough idea for a framework for integrating the NPDL into the wildlife sanctuary experiences, I am now heading down the road of planning the individual activities that (will) make up the suite of experiences we offer. To begin, I figured we needed something for the teachers when they are looking at the experiences we offer. Here's an example Activity Sheet for Dip Netting.  This one is aimed at grade Foundation - 2.

The other piece of work is around how we train our staff for what they are doing, so I'm also going to be creating a heap of lesson plans so that they have clarity on the outcomes. Here's an example lesson plan for the same Dip Netting Activity.

Another aspect of my planning is the creation of a training program to develop pedagogical capacity in our presentation staff. So whilst not all our staff are education trained, my plan is to integrate pre-service teachers (PSTs) with our Biological Science undergraduate staff so we can get a bit of cross understandings and professional development happening... This will hopefully transform into professional learning opportunities for teachers in following years.

One of the Sanctuary's many wetlands - The Main Lake