TEACHING PRACTICE SCHEME OF WORK (20142015)

DTE Student Name & ID No.

Subject: Construction Studies.

Pupil Year Group: 5th Year
No. of Lessons: 18 (1 double & 2
single)

Raymond Gaffney_G00246364

List of Topics: Roofs & Stairs.

Practice of past practical exams.
No. of Pupils: 17
Length Of Lessons: 40mins

PREVIOUS LEARNING

KNOWLEDGE
Built heritage.
Conservation of buildings.
Planning permission and
sustainable development.
Construction materials.
Structural concepts.
Site safety.
Soil and site investigation.
Foundations.
External walls.

AIMS

1.

Develop an
understanding of
health and safety
relating to

SKILLS
Have completed a number
of practice joints.
Have drawn a number of
structural details using
technical drawing
techniques.

LEARNING
OUTCOMES (LO)

1. Distinguish
between good and
bad health and safety,

ASSESSMENT

1.

Answer

construction work.

2.

Identify risks in the

workplace.

2.

Incorrect answer
discussion.

2. Introduce the

1. Express an interest 1. Socratic

students to the
in the area of
seminars/discussions.
possibility of a career
Construction Studies.
in the construction
industry i.e. Carpentry
and Joinery in roof and
stairs construction.
3. Develop basic skills 1.
in the use of tools and
equipment.

Demonstrate skill
and accuracy in the
use of tools.
2. Apply knowledge
to the completion of
practice exams.

4.

Introduce students
to the topic of roofs.

1.

5. Provide a basis for

1.

those who may wish

to study construction
technology at third
level.

6. Introduce students
to the topic of stairs.

7. Complete a
number of
construction details of
different roofs and
stairs.

1.

Peer work or
projects.

2.

Practice exams.

Recognize different 1. Rubrics.

roof constructions and
their specific details.
2. Label construction 2. Worksheets.
details.
3. Construct freehand 3. Group poster
sketches of roof
activities.
details.
Express
enthusiasm in the
subject.

1.

Discussion
sessions.

1. Recognize different 1.

Worksheets.

stairs constructions.
2. Label construction 2. Technical drawing
details.
details.
3. Construct freehand 3. Group poster
sketches of stairs
activities.
details.

1.

Construct neat,
accurate drawing
details of both roofs
and stairs.

1.

Presentations.

2.

Technical drawing

2.

Label construction
details.

classes.

ORACY

LITERACY

NUMERACY

STRATEGIES

STRATEGIES

Word wall.

Dimensioning.

Dialogue.

Worksheets.

Translation
posters.

Angles.

Questioning.

Props/models.

Mathematical
calculations.

Poster
presentations.

Images.

Spell checks.
Annotation of
drawings.

Object
measurements.

Flash cards.

When presenting
working
drawings
measurements
will be left out
for students to
work out
themselves.

Word searches.
Anagrams.
Wordle posters.
At the start of
each class I
intend on
giving out the
homework for
that night.
Students will
have to provide
suggestions for
key words
associated with
the given
homework.
Students will
then have to

STRATEGIE
S

Spelling bees.
Pronunciation
of new words
during delivery
of homework
exercises and
class poster
presentations.

GRAPHICACY
STRATEGIES

Animated
drawings in
PowerPoint.
Reference
posters.
New graphical
drawings
explored and
drawn in each
class and in
homework
exercises.

include these
words in their
answers.

DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES
Gender Inclusion

Multicultural Inclusion

2 girls in this class.

I will include gender neutral topics for the
students.
I will provide a holistic style of teaching to
make sure this girl doesnt feel left out.
1 Spanish student in this class.
Has very good English and is in Ireland on a
foreign exchange system.
I will learn more about their culture and
incorporate it into some lessons through
language and cultural tradition, e.g. Spanish
themed classes, traditional Spanish building
techniques.
NOTE: very useful link;
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/glo
bal-etiquette/spain-country-profile.html

Special Educational
Needs (SEN) Strategies

N/A

Mixed Ability Teaching

Strategies

1 weak student in this class.

I will provide easier work if necessary.
I will encourage a PAL system (Peer assisted
learning).
I will provide as much one on one attention as
possible.
NOTE: I have been informed that there is a
student in the class that has a hand injury,
obtained playing sport. This students may be
exempt from the class after Christmas.

Roofs &
Practical
Practice.

Double Class:
Introduction of me to
the class.
Getting to know the
students.

Going through the rules

and routines.

Start practical practice.

Introduction of learning
grid.(Used in every
class for 6 weeks)

Single Class:
Introduction of
homework/recap
system.

Introduction of roofs
topic.

Eaves of Pitched Roof

Double Class:
Present
power point.
Organize
group name
game.
Draw
attention to
rules using
visual aids.
Providing a
mentoring
role while
students
work.
Use power
point and
handouts of
learning grid.

Double Class:
Student
summary.
Open ended
questioning.

Teacher
facilitating
and
inspection.

Learning
grid.

Single Class:
Student
Single Class:
participation
and
Use
questioning.
blackboard to
Discussion
conduct
exercise.
session.
(HO)

Double Class:
Intro
power
point.
Learning
grid
power
point.
Finished
model.
Working
drawings
handouts.
Pieces of
timber.
Learning
grid
handouts.

Single Class:
Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished

(Slate & Tile) 1:5.

Related roofs theory.

Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Eaves of Pitched Roof

(Slate & Tile) 1:5.

Related roofs theory.

questioning.
Use Power
Teacher
point for
theory slides.
observation.
Use Data
visualizer to
demonstrate
drawing of
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
Single Class:
to deepen
Incorrect
students
answer
understandin
discussion.
g of the
Student
details.
Single Class:
questioning.
Use
Teacher
blackboard to
questioning.
conduct
Student
exercise.
participation.
Use Power
point for
theory slides.
Use Data
visualizer to
demonstrate
drawing of
scale
construction

constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.

Single Class:
Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished
constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.

Roofs &
Practical
Practice.

Double Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Ridge of Pitched Roof

(Slate & Tile) 1:5.

Related roofs theory.

Introduction of word
wall.

detail.
Use Models
to deepen
students
understandin
g of the
details.

Double Class:
Double Class:
Use
Rubrics.
blackboard to
Hand signals.
conduct
Discussion
exercise.
session.
Use Power
Answer
point for
session.
theory slides.
Visualization.
Use Data
visualizer to
demonstrate
drawing of
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
to deepen
students
understandin
g of the
details.
Use flash

Double Class:
Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished
constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.

Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Practical practice.

Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Eaves and Ridge

combined.

Related roofs theory.

cards and
Single Class:
draw
Socratic
attention to
discussion
new word
session.
wall.
Teacher
Single Class:
facilitating
Use
and
blackboard to
inspection.
conduct
exercise.
Providing a
mentoring
role while
students
Single Class:
work.
Incorrect
answer
discussion.
Sketching
exercises.
Single Class:
Teacher
Use
inspection.
blackboard to
Student
conduct
questioning.
exercise.
(HO)
Use Power
questioning.
point for
theory slides.
Use Data
visualizer to
demonstrate

Single Class:
Black
board.
Power
point of
working
drawings.
Finished
model.
Working
drawings
handouts.
Pieces of
timber.
Single Class:
Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished
constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative

Roofs &
Practical
Practice.

Double Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Eaves and Ridge

combined.

Purlin Roof.

Related roofs theory.

Single Class:

drawing of
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
to deepen
students
understandin
g of the
details.
Double Class:
Double Class:
Use
Student
blackboard to
participation
conduct
and
exercise.
questioning.
Use Power
Discussion
point for
session.
theory slides.
(HO)
Use Data
questioning.
visualizer to
Teacher
demonstrate
observation.
drawing of
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
to deepen
students
understandin Single Class:
g of the
Rubrics.

model.

Double Class:
1 Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished
constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.

Single Class:

Homework/recap
system.

Purlin Roof.
Related roofs theory.

Short recap worksheet

on basics of roofing to
date.

Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Practical practice.

details.
Hand signals.
Single Class:
Discussion
Use
session.
blackboard to
Answer
conduct
session.
exercise.
Visualization.
Use Power
point for
theory slides.
Use Data
visualizer to
demonstrate
drawing of
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
to deepen
students
understandin Single Class:
g of the
Socratic
details.
discussion
Use
session.
questioning
Teacher
to tease out
facilitating
learning.
and
Single Class:
inspection.
Use
Hand signals.
blackboard to
conduct

Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished
constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.

Single Class:
Black
board.
Power
point of
working
drawings.

Roofs &
Practical
Practice.

Introduction of
reference wall.

Double Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Eaves of Flat Roof

(1:10).

Abutment detail of Flat

Roof (1:10).

Related roofs theory.

exercise.
Providing a
mentoring
role while
students
work.
Use flash
cards and
draw
attention to
new
reference
wall.
Double Class:
Double Class:
Use
Incorrect
blackboard to
answer
conduct
discussion.
exercise.
Sketching
Use Power
exercises.
point for
Teacher
theory slides.
inspection.
Use Data
Student
visualizer to
questioning.
demonstrate
(HO)
drawing of
questioning.
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
to deepen

Finished
model.
Working
drawings
handouts.
Pieces of
timber.
Flash
Cards.

Double Class:
Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished
constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.

students
understandin
g of the
details.
Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Abutment detail of Flat

Roof (1:10).

Related roofs theory.

Add new words to word

wall.

Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Single Class:
Answer
Single Class:
session.
Use
Rubrics.
blackboard to
Student
conduct
questioning.
exercise.
Teacher
Use Power
observation.
point for
theory slides.
Use Data
visualizer to
demonstrate
drawing of
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
to deepen
students
understandin
g of the
details.
Single Class:
Use flash
Rubrics.
cards and
Teacher
draw
facilitating

Single Class:
Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished
constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.

Single Class:

Practical practice.

attention to
new word
wall.
Single Class:
Use
blackboard to
conduct
exercise.

and
inspection.

Practical
Practice.

Double Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Practical practice.

Single Class:
Homework/recap

Double Class:
Double Class:
Use
Socratic
blackboard to
discussion
conduct
session.
exercise.
Teacher
Providing a
facilitating
mentoring
and
role while
inspection.
students
work.

Single Class:

Single Class:
Incorrect

Black
board.
Power
point of
working
drawings.
Finished
model.
Working
drawings
handouts.
Pieces of
timber.

Double Class:
Black
board.
Power
point of
working
drawings.
Finished
model.
Working
drawings
handouts.
Pieces of
timber.
Single Class:

system.

Practical practice.

Add new material to

reference wall.

Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Practical practice.

answer
Use
discussion
blackboard to
session.
conduct
Teacher
exercise.
facilitating
Providing a
and
mentoring
inspection.
role while
students
work.
Use flash
cards and
draw
attention to
new word
Single Class:
wall.
Answer
session.
Socratic
Single Class:
discussion
Use
session.
blackboard to

Teacher
conduct
exercise.
facilitating
and
Providing a
inspection.
mentoring
role while
students
work.

Black
board.
Power
point of
working
drawings.
Finished
model.
Working
drawings
handouts.
Pieces of
timber.
Flash
Cards.
Single Class:
Black
board.
Power
point of
working
drawings.
Finished
model.
Working
drawings
handouts.
Pieces of
timber.

Stairs &
Final
Presentatio
ns.

Double Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Introduction of stairs
topic.

Section detail through

a stairs.

Related stairs theory.

Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Stairs theory.

Section detail through

Double Class:
Double Class:
Use
Incorrect
blackboard to
answer
conduct
discussion.
exercise.
Sketching
Use Power
exercises.
point for
Teacher
theory slides.
inspection.
Use Data
Student
visualizer to
questioning.
demonstrate
(HO)
drawing of
questioning.
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
to deepen
students
understandin Single Class:
g of the
Rubrics.
details.
Single Class:
Use
Hand signals.
blackboard to
conduct
exercise.
Discussion
Use Power
session.
point for
theory slides.

Double Class:
Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished
constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.

Single Class:
Black
board.
Theory
power
point
slides.
Finished

a stairs.

Introduce group poster

work on six week
learning.

Single Class:
Homework/recap
system.

Conduct group poster

work on six week
learning.
Presentation of posters.

Use Data
visualizer to
Answer
demonstrate
drawing of
session.
scale
construction
detail.
Use Models
Visualization.
to deepen
students
understandin
g of the
Single Class:
details.
Student
Show
participation
examples of
and
what will be
questioning.
expected.
Group
Single Class:
reflection.
Use
Socratic
blackboard to
seminar.
conduct
exercise.
Provide
mentor /
facilitator
role.
Supervise
presentation.

constructi
on detail
scale
drawing.
Relative
model.
Sample
poster.

Single Class:
Black
board.
Sample
poster.
A2
drawing
paper.
Coloured
card.
Craft glue.
Scissors.
Markers.