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Dawn Finlayson

Sunday 26 February 2006

So, the Technology topic started in January is now over.

I shared the unit coverage with the children from the beginning, but was a little concerned that they just didn't get it and were bored by it ('when are we going to get on with some work?') so i didn't harp on about it too much. But then gradually, as we progressed through the topic, I found some of P2 and 3 were referring back to it often, working out where were were going with the topic next - and they had a clearer understanding as to why we didn't just jump in and make the final product straight away, but were first making plans, and learning/practicing skills etc. So we started to look at it at the start of most ES lessons - at least once each week, and it certainly seemed to help keep everyone (including me!) a little more focused.

The outcome of the topic was great - the children made wind chimes, from bits and pieces mostly picked up from the B&Q sale, and the learned, or became better at, so many skills along the way. They were a great success, and are currently hanging from the enormous branch (almost a tree really!) stuck in my classroom window (brought in from the country park by my wonderful CA, and previously used to hang the red 'money' envelopes we made when we were learning about Chinese New Year). The children are very pleased with them.

The children all evaluated their own wind chimes (with a little prompting from me!) - did it come out as you intended; is it the same as your plan; would you do anything different if you were starting again; will you be able to use it as you intended?

They also evaluated to an extent against our success criteria, which we made up together at the start of the topic, when we were looking at existing wind chimes and deciding what made a good wind chime. Everyone seems happy that they did a good job (including me!) :)

 

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