TEACHING PRACTICE SCHEME OF WORK (2013-2014)

DTE Student Name & ID No.

Subject: Construction Studies

Mark Harley, G00274897

List

of

Topics:

Theory

(water

systems),

Practical (dovetail joint), Drawing (building

Pupil Year Group:

5th Year

details)
No. of Pupils: 19 (will be split into two groups)

No. of Lessons: 18

Length Of Lessons: 35 mins and 70 mins

Date: 6th Jan 14th Feb

Time of Lesson: Tuesday 9.20, Wednesday

1.50 & Thursday 2.25

1. STATEMENT OF THE PUPILS PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The students in fifth year focus on the theory and drawing details from September
to Christmas. This means that the students have explored and researched a large
portion of the theory in the Construction Studies syllabus.

The topics they have covered in the theory classes are: Heritage, Planning,
Substructure of houses (foundations), Structure (walls, roofs, windows, doors,
etc.).

They students also have been completing one building detail drawing each week.
They have done all the drawing details that could be asked which include the
foundations, roof details, window details, floor details and door details. The
teacher informed me that a few of the students can struggle with this aspect of the

syllabus. So I will need to pay particular attention to this.

The students also have a good skills base at this stage of the course as they
practice for one class a week the various joints. They have completed joints such
as tenon, bridle, halving and dovetail joints.

Therefore most of the students have the ability to use the tools correctly and
safely. Some students may need to be reminded about health and safety.

They have also begun thinking about possible Leaving Certificate Projects so they
have been developing their design and sketching skills in this process.

They also have improved their research skills in exploring possible design
solutions for their projects.

The majority of students have mastered the skills in the practical class such as
using power tools like the drill, scroll saw, belt sanders and jigsaws. Once again a
few students may need extra help in the area. They have also had experience in
using machines like the lathe for completing turned objects for projects. This
shows that they have developed a wide rain of skills and knowledge of various
tools.

2. RATIONALE FOR THE SELECTION & STRUCTURING OF SUBJECT

MATTER AND FOR THE METHODOLOGY

Over the course of the week the students attend three separate blocks of
construction studies class. Therefore, these blocks are broken down into three
different areas which are important to the students studying this class. Hence, this
is why the subject will be structured as follows.

One double class will be focused on the theory aspect of the subject. The theory
in construction studies contains all aspects of building a house from planning
stages to finished product.

The single class will be used for developing the students practical skills. It is vital
that the students keep their hand tool skills to the desired level during the course

of the construction studies course.

The final double class of the week will be a drawing class. In this class the
students will complete building detail drawings. This enables them to familiarize
themselves with the standard dimensions and allows them see the detail that is
involved in building these details. It also gives the opportunity to connect the
drawing with the theory on the details.

In regards to the selection of the theory that I will teach. It is the logical next step
to introduce water supply. When the house has been built you must connect to the
water supply and begin the plumbing of the house. This area will include direct
and indirect water systems and the pipe works involved in getting the water to the
dwelling. In the theory class I will try explore and relate the theory that is being
studied to the students lives so they can understand the application of the topic. It
is important in teaching to make it relevant to the pupil.

I have decided to challenge the students in the practical class with a complex
dovetail joint. They have all completed the basic joints as well as a dovetail. By
making the dovetail smaller in size and more testing for students will develop
their skills and well as recapping on previous knowledge. It is important that
when revisiting an area that you drill deeper and I will try achieve this in the class.
This class structure is based on Bruners spiral curriculum where you know what
the students know and can do but you are now challenging them further and
expanding their knowledge of the subject area. This is a very important technique
to use in teaching in order to develop the child to their fullest potential.

The drawing details that I have picked, the students will have already completed
previously. This will be a form of revision as well as concreting the details in the
students mind through the use of other methods, which will help achieve better
quality learning. This will be showing the students real models and examples of
the components of the in the drawing detail. This can be linked to Piagets model
where u provide visuals and concrete examples for students to learn best.

Construction studies lends itself to the use of a vast majority of resources and in

my teaching I will try exploit as many of these possibilities as I can to enable

quality, fun and interactive learning for the students. The use of models and real
live samples will be important aspects of the teaching of this subject.

The incorporation of some discussion times and aspects where the learning will
allow the students lead the way will encourage an adult relationship and so
developing the students in other ways and not just in the subject area. It will allow
the students develop their confidence and self-esteem and become better
communicators by the end of the scheme. Socialization of students is of great
importance and teachers have a huge influence on this when interacting closely
with the students and getting to know them better.

The idea of getting to know the students makes this like linking to relevant things
in students lifes much easier.

3. AIMS
The aims of this scheme are to

Develop the hand tool skills of the students.

Improve the execution of the dovetail joint with more complex measurements.

Reiterate best practice and safety in the class room.

Introduce the students to water systems and supply into a dwelling.

Complete activity based learning through group work.

Familiarize the students with the materials used in the water systems.

Explore how we can improve water systems to make them more environmentally
friendly.

Examine the drawing details and relate the measurements to real life examples of
the object.

Generate quality, neat drawings of the details assigned to the students.

Promote equality in the classroom among the students.

Improve the students communication skills between each other and the teacher.

Instill self-esteem in the students by promoting discussion sessions where all

students have to participate and complete presentations of work to the class.

Allow students to formulate opinions and give scope for the student to express
these ideas in the class.

Highlight to the students the importance of water and systems and how it can
affect health issues. Students will value and think critically on these things when
you have made them more aware of their surroundings.

Socialize the students to become respectful and caring human beings that will fit
into society and also change society for the better.

4. LEARNING OUTCOMES & CORRESPONDING ASSESSMENTS

[The LOs correspond to the aims above, breaking them down into smaller tasks]

Learning Outcomes (LOs)

Assessment of LOs

At the end of this scheme the students will be

enabled to

Complete a challenging dovetail

marking scheme supplied.

joint.

Draw the building details to a high

Get students to peer grade the

standard.

building details before teacher

Identify the various components of

corrects.

the building details and explain the

Describe the different water systems

Evaluate presentations through

dialogue with students.

purpose.

Grading the students according to a

Complete different worksheets on

the topic of study.

in a dwelling.

Present confidentially in front of

their work using a provided

class mates.

solution.

Draw and complete the water

Question the students using higher

systems of a house.

order questioning techniques to dig

Critically reflection on different

deeper into the knowledge of the

situations and improve on it.

topic.

Take charge of own learning in an

Observe the students while

working.

adult relationship by completing

Complete activities and then correct

poster, etc.

Discussion times

Identify the safety risks of tools and

Reflections

implement the safe usage of tools.

Application activities

Communicate effectively to others.

Develop their own opinions on

situations

and

express

them

effectively to the class.

Propose changes for the betterment

of the society and world.

Convert

the

newly

acquired

knowledge into useful projects.

5. NUMERACY & LITERACY STRATEGY

Ways in which I will include numeracy and literacy in the scheme are:

On working drawings leave scope for the students to work out some of the missing
measurements.

Encourage the students to calculate the scale on their own during drawing class.

Reinforce measurements and units of measurement.

Write new words on the board when they crop up.

Label the drawing details correctly and neat.

Presentations will develop the students to speak well and developing literacy.

Activity sheets with words and puzzles which maths may be needed to solve.

Word corner new words and students will visit regularly and have to present a
word.

Time out game countdown to encourage students to do mathematics on the spot

and quickly.

6. DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGY

In the construction studies class there are three girls the rest are boys. It is good to
see a few girls in the Construction studies course as due to socialization many girls
do not take part in this class. It is the same for boys in the Home economics class.

There are no foreign nationals in the class.

I was informed by the teacher that there is also no student with a diagnosed
Special Education Need in the class. However, I will keep a close eye on the
students and if I feel the need to bring any situation to the teachers attention I will
do so for the benefit of the child.

Regards mixed ability I have not been notified of any major differences in the
class regarding ability and attainment. However, I will take notes as the classes go
by in the case of any mixed ability problems arising. I will also have a number of
resources prepared at all times for differentiation as it is common place in all
classrooms.

Strategies :

During group work I will consider the best way to divide the girls. This will also
benefit me in my research for my thesis. It is important to consider the learning
styles of girls do differ to boys and is something that will needed to be handled
with care in certain situations. Also students will take natural roles in groups and
may cause some students to sit passively during these sessions. On way to resolve
this is by giving the pupils roles in the group which they have to stick to.

If I notice any mixed ability issues arising I will ensure I have differentiated
worksheets and drawings. I will also try encourage the stronger students to help
the weaker students reach the goal for the class. This is a form and application of
Vygotskys theory of Zone of proximal development. Often a person closer to the
child level can help bridge this gap quicker and easier.

If in the practical class any students are noticeably weaker I will simplify the
dovetail joint. Peer teaching will also be employed in the practical class.

Likewise during the drawing class I may supply sheets which have the detail
started. This will enable these students to get the detail completed in class time
along with the others.

During presentations students will have different personalities and some may not
be at all comfortable talking in front of class mates. This will be considered and
will try be developed over the time with the students.

7. WEEKLY OUTLINE OF LESSON CONTENT & REQUIRED RESOURES

WEEK

LESSON

CONTENT

1 (Double)

Introduction
About me
About Letterfrack
Project ideas class beginning
to start Leaving Certificate

RESOURCES
Introduction Prezi
presentation
Examples of projects

Projects
How the class will be structured
Rules and routines
The theory topic

Water Systems
Introduction
Activity brainstorming
Record new words and phrases
Group discussion on protecting
the environment and what could
be put in place with regards to
water systems to help
Sketch a water system and take
notes

Closure
Recap on new learning
Tidy up the class

Set Induction
Roll call
Recap on previous class
Plan for this class
Outline routines for practical class
1

Practical
Hand out drawings
Get the students to feedback the
information on the drawings
Students will complete the
working drawings
Distribute timber
Demonstration on marking out

Set induction
Roll call
Introduce this class and plan
Relate the drawing to theory

Rules and routines

Brainstorming sheets
Text book
PowerPoint
Guidelines for
discussion groups
Chalk
Video

Teacher planner
Interactive PowerPoint
on previous learning
Routines list
Working drawings
Timber
Loop video on marking
out the joint
Tools: pencil, ruler, trisquare, sliding bevel
Teacher planner
PowerPoint
Question of the
drawing detail

Drawing detail
Hand out question
Get the students to talk through
the building process of detail in
pairs
Introduce mini presentations to
the students ( where one person
from each pair describe the
building process)
Use the 3D Solidworks model
to help visualization
Show on PowerPoint the start
point
Work way through drawing
Use the physical model also to
help students with the drawing
detail.
Recap on the class
Students have to fill in sheet
with correct dimensions of the
various parts of the drawing
2

Set Induction
Roll call
Recap on previous theory class
Outline plan for class

Water systems
Note key points about water
systems
Outline the group activity and
explain what is expected of the
groups
Class will be split into groups
and starts activity
The complete the water system
activity
Complete worksheet which
complements the activity
Student will present to the class
the completed system

Solidworks model
Physical model of
details
Guidelines for pair
work outlining also
presentations
Drawing equipment: Tsquare, set squares,
compass, drawing
boards, pencil
Recap worksheet
Animated PowerPoint
of the drawing of the
details
Roll call
Over view PowerPoint
Instructions for
completing the activity
Group lists
System for each group
Materials need for each
system
Chalk
Work sheet
Text book
PowerPoint with
correctly completed
systems

The groups will each have a

different system
Closure
Discuss new learnings and how
they felt the class worked
Tidy away materials
Set Induction
Roll call
Distribute timber
Students carry out assigned roll
in the distribution of the tools

Practical
Recap on the marking out of the
joint
Monitor the room ensuring the
students have the joint marked
out correctly
Give demonstration on how to
cut the joint out
Scan the room reinforcing the
safe use of the hand tools while
completing the dovetail joint

Closure
Reflection on the class
students take time to write a
reflection on progress
Tidy the room
Place tools back in correct press
Sweep the floors

Set Induction
Roll call
Recap on previous building
detail drawing
Collect any drawings that was
not finished in previous class

Drawing detail
Link the drawing to the theory

Timber for joints

Routine list
Marking out recap
Video on marking out
Tips on cutting out the
dovetail joint
Tools square, ruler,
chisels, saw and sliding
bevel
Teacher planner

Interactive PowerPoint
on previous building
detail
Completed drawing
details
Guidelines for
discussion session

Discuss what the students

already know about the detail
Get students to sketch or write
notes on the steps involved in
building the detail
Show students 3D
representation of the detail
Students begin drawing
Teacher monitors the room
helping students
Have physical examples of
different parts of the detail to
show the students so they can
see what the various lines
represent
Closure
Get students to recap on
important aspects of the detail
Tidy the room putting away the
equipment as per rota of the
class
Hand up completed sheets
3

3D models on
solidworks
Animated powerpoint
with step by set
instructions
Various samples of
parts of detail

Set Induction
Roll call
Recap on previous theory class

Water System
Complete theory on water
system
Students will take some notes
on important aspects of the
theory
Divide the class into groups
Give description of the activity
for the class
Students will complete poster
on a given section of theory
covered
Will present to the class
Same groups will then

Teacher planner
Text book
PowerPoint on the
theory
Rules and guidelines
for the group poster
activity
Paper for posters
Markers
Blue tac

participate in game
They will engage in the
interactive game which will
have an element of competition

Closure
Students return to original seats
Give out prize for winners of
game
Tidy away any equipment or
resources used.

Practical
Recap on the cutting out of
dovetail
Monitor room
Demonstrate on getting joint
fitting well
Allow students to fit joint

Set Induction
Students will distribute timber
and tools as instructed

Closure
Tidy the room
Collect the joints for marking
Set Induction
Students will take out drawing
equipment
Outline class plan

Drawing detail
Using 3D model allow students
to inspect the detail
Complement with solidworks
model
Students will draw the detail
Help students with animated
PowerPoint
Complete drawing

Interactive game show

as revision of topic
Prizes

PowerPoint containing
various videos/
instructions
Tools chisels, saws,
mallet, tri-square
Marking scheme for the
joint

Completed drawing
Plan for class
Soildworks model
Physical model
PowerPoint
Reflection sheets/
feedback forms
Results for the joints

Closure
Reflection on the time spent
with the students
Receive feedback

Introduction
About me
About Letterfrack
Project ideas class beginning
to start Leaving Certificate
Projects
How the class will be structured
Rules and routines
The theory topic
Water Systems
Introduction
Activity brainstorming
Record new words and phrases
Group discussion on protecting the
environment and what could be put in
place with regards to water systems to
help
Set Induction
Roll call
Recap on previous class
Plan for this class
Outline routines for practical class

Practical
Hand out drawings
Get the students to feedback the
information on the drawings
Students will complete the
working drawings
Distribute timber
Demonstration on marking out

Introduction Prezi
presentation
Examples of projects
Rules and routines
Brainstorming sheets
Text book
PowerPoint
Guidelines for
discussion groups
Chalk

Teacher planner
Interactive PowerPoint
on previous learning
Routines list
Working drawings
Timber
Loop video on marking
out the joint
Tools: pencil, ruler, trisquare, sliding bevel

Set induction
Roll call
Introduce this class and plan
Relate the drawing to theory

Drawing detail
Hand out question
Get the students to talk through
the building process of detail in
pairs
Introduce mini presentations to
the students ( where one person
from each pair describe the
building process)
Use the 3D Solidworks model
to help visualization
Show on PowerPoint the start
point
Work way through drawing
Use the physical model also to
help students with the drawing
detail.
Recap on the class
Students have to fill in sheet
with correct dimensions of the
various parts of the drawing

Set Induction
Roll call
Recap on previous theory class
Outline plan for class

Water systems
Note key points about water
systems
Outline the group activity and
explain what is expected of the
groups
Class will be split into groups
and starts activity
The complete the water system

Teacher planner
PowerPoint
Question of the
drawing detail
Solidworks model
Physical model of
details
Guidelines for pair
work outlining also
presentations
Drawing equipment: Tsquare, set squares,
compass, drawing
boards, pencil
Recap worksheet
Animated PowerPoint
of the drawing of the
details
Roll call
Over view PowerPoint
Instructions for
completing the activity
Group lists
System for each group
Materials need for each
system
Chalk
Work sheet

activity
Complete worksheet which
complements the activity
Student will present to the class
the completed system
The groups will each have a
different system

Practical
Recap on the marking out of the
joint
Monitor the room ensuring the
students have the joint marked
out correctly
Give demonstration on how to
cut the joint out
Scan the room reinforcing the
safe use of the hand tools while
completing the dovetail joint
Closure
Reflection on the class
students take time to write a
reflection on progress
Tidy the room
Place tools back in correct press
Sweep the floors

PowerPoint with
correctly completed
systems

Closure
Discuss new learnings and how
they felt the class worked
Tidy away materials
Set Induction
Roll call
Distribute timber
Students carry out assigned roll
in the distribution of the tools

Text book

Set Induction
Roll call
Recap on previous building
detail drawing

Timber for joints

Routine list
Marking out recap
Video on marking out
Tips on cutting out the
dovetail joint
Tools square, ruler,
chisels, saw and sliding
bevel
Teacher planner

Interactive PowerPoint
on previous building
detail

Collect any drawings that was

not finished in previous class

Drawing detail
Link the drawing to the theory
Discuss what the students
already know about the detail
Get students to sketch or write
notes on the steps involved in
building the detail
Show students 3D
representation of the detail
Students begin drawing
Teacher monitors the room
helping students
Have physical examples of
different parts of the detail to
show the students so they can
see what the various lines
represent

Closure
Get students to recap on
important aspects of the detail
Tidy the room putting away the
equipment as per rota of the
class
Hand up completed sheets
6

Set Induction
Roll call
Recap on previous theory class

Water System
Complete theory on water
system
Students will take some notes
on important aspects of the
theory
Divide the class into groups
Give description of the activity
for the class

Completed drawing
details
Guidelines for
discussion session
3D models on
solidworks
Animated PowerPoint
with step by set
instructions
Various samples of
parts of detail

Teacher planner
Text book
PowerPoint on the
theory
Rules and guidelines
for the group poster
activity
Paper for posters
Markers
Blue tac

Students will complete poster

on a given section of theory
covered
Will present to the class
Same groups will then
participate in game
They will engage in the
interactive game which will
have an element of competition

Interactive game show

as revision of topic
Prizes

Closure
Students return to original seats
Give out prize for winners of
game
Tidy away any equipment or
resources used.

Practical
Recap on the cutting out of
dovetail
Monitor room
Demonstrate on getting joint
fitting well
Allow students to fit joint

Set Induction
Students will distribute timber
and tools as instructed

Closure
Tidy the room
Collect the joints for marking
Set Induction
Students will take out drawing
equipment
Outline class plan

Drawing detail
Using 3D model allow students
to inspect the detail
Complement with solidworks

PowerPoint containing
various videos/
instructions
Tools chisels, saws,
mallet, tri-square
Marking scheme for the
joint

Completed drawing
Plan for class
Soildworks model
Physical model
PowerPoint
Reflection sheets/
feedback forms

model
Students will draw the detail
Help students with animated
PowerPoint
Complete drawing
Closure
Reflection on the time spent
with the students
Receive feedback

Results for the joints