Concept Attainment Model Lesson Plan

 

Concept Attainment Model Lesson Plan

Name of the Teacher:

Name of the School:

Subject: Social Science

Unit: Major Landforms

Sub topic: Island

Duration: 40 minutes

Standard: IX  

Division:

 Date:

           

Process Objectives

·         The learner constructs the concept of island.

·         The learner finds out examples of islands.

·         The learner understands the characteristics of islands.

·         The learner distinguishes island from other landforms.

·         The learner analyses geographical features related to islands.

·         The learner develops observation and reasoning skills.

Definition of Concept

“An island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.”

 

Syntax	Teacher Activity	Pupil Response
	Phase 1 — Presentation of Data and Identification of Concept Teacher presents the positive and negative examples separately. Positive Examples Sri Lanka Maldives Lakshadweep Andaman & Nicobar Islands Greenland   Negative Examples India Asia Mountain Plateau Desert Peninsula
	Teacher asks the students to observe the examples presented on the chart or slide. Then asks them to find out the concept behind the positive examples. The negative examples are against what we want to find out. Teacher asks students to identify the characteristics of the positive examples and to find the major concept behind them. Attributes of Positive Examples Land area present Surrounded by water Smaller than continent Located in oceans or seas Attributes of Negative Examples Not surrounded by water on all sides Very large landmass or different landform Connected to mainland Hypothesis Students: All these examples are related to water. Teacher: Yes, they are connected with water bodies. Students: These places are surrounded by water. Teacher: Correct observation. Students: Are they separated from the mainland? Teacher: Yes, absolutely. Students: Is the concept island? Teacher: Very good. Now prepare a definition using the attributes. Definition “An island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.”   Phase 2 — Testing the Attainment of Concept Teacher presents unlabeled examples with the support of a chart. Unlabeled Examples Australia Peninsula Iceland Lakshadweep River Sri Lanka Antarctica Andaman Islands Teacher asks students to identify which of the above are islands. Students classify correctly based on attributes. Phase 3 — Analysis of Thinking Strategy By the presented examples, the students observe and analyse each one logically and finally reach the correct concept as Island. Students discuss their hypothesis and clarify their assumptions. Students try to find out a well-defined definition for island. Teacher asks: ·         How did you find the answer? ·         Which clues helped you? ·         What characteristics did you notice? Students explain reasoning. Teacher lists attributes: Teacher lists attributes: ✅ Land ✅ Surrounded by water on all sides ✅ Smaller than continent Blackboard Summary Island ·         A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. Examples: Sri Lanka, Maldives, Lakshadweep

Social System

·         Teacher controls sequence of examples.

·         Students actively participate.

·         Classroom interaction is cooperative and inquiry-based.

Principles of Reaction

Teacher:

·         Encourages student hypotheses.

·         Accepts different responses.

·         Gives hints instead of answers.

·         Reinforces correct reasoning.

·         Maintains supportive atmosphere.

Support System

·         Globe and maps

·         Flashcards (Yes/No examples)

·         Pictures

·         Blackboard

·         Worksheets

Concept attainment depends mainly on examples and non-examples for learning.

Evaluation

1.      What is an island?

2.      Give two examples.

3.      Is Australia an island? Why?

4.      Identify whether Lakshadweep is an island.

Home Assignment

·         Draw an island and label water around it.

·         Find names of two islands in India.

Instructional Effects

·         Concept formation

·         Logical thinking

·         Classification skills

Nurturant Effects

·         Confidence

·         Participation

·         Independent thinking