A curriculum is a plan of what students will learn in school. It includes:
- Subjects and topics to be taught (like MS Word, Internet, Paint, etc.).
- Skills students should develop (like typing, creating slides, using Excel).
- Activities and assessments to check their understanding.
- Time table or schedule for teaching each topic.
Note:
Curriculum = What to Teach + How to Teach + When to Teach
Academic Planning and Coordination Flow in ZPS
1. Period Division
- Period division for each class can be checked in the “Period Division” tab of the class-wise sheet.
- Teachers must follow the assigned periods as per the timetable.
2. Time Table Management
- The timetable is shared by the Wing Head.
- If a teacher faces any difficulty regarding the timetable, they should discuss it with the respective Wing Head.
- Due to different bell timings in each wing, there might be chances of confusion or clashes—these should be cleared with the Wing Head.
3. Syllabus Division
- Teachers should discuss the syllabus division with the Wing Head of each class.
- You can take the syllabus from the “Syllabus”
- Ensure equal coverage of topics throughout the term as per the shared syllabus.
- Arranged class class-wise syllabus in Google sheet.
4.Term-Wise Syllabus Discussion Before Teaching
- Teachers should discuss the term-wise syllabus with wing heads before starting teaching.
- This helps in proper planning and smooth teaching.
- Wing heads guide on what to cover in each term.
- It ensures students learn the right content at the right time.
5. Weekly Coordination
- Weekly coordination meetings are held with the Vice Principal (VP).
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Discuss class progress, issues, and planning during this meeting.
Lesson plan for practical topic:
A lesson plan is a step-by-step teaching plan that shows what the teacher will teach, how the students will learn, and how learning will be checked. It serves as a roadmap for the teacher during the class.
Purpose:
The main purpose of a lesson plan is to ensure that the teacher teaches in a clear, structured, and goal-oriented way. It helps the teacher stay on track and manage time effectively.
Key parts of a lesson plan:
- Topic – What is the lesson about?
- Objectives – What should students know or be able to do after the lesson?
- Brainstroming– Brainstorming questions are simple questions asked to get students thinking and sharing ideas before a lesson starts.
- Materials – What resources are needed (e.g., books, computer, whiteboard)?
- Introduction – How will you start the lesson and grab students’ attention?
- Procedure/Activities – Step-by-step teaching method and student tasks.
- Assessment – How will you check if students understood (quiz, questions, practical)?
- Conclusion – How will you end or summarize the lesson.
Responsibilities During Each Lecture:
- Lesson Introduction (Announce the topic and share the objective of the lesson.)
- Teacher Demonstration(Show the task using your system/projector with clear instructions)
- Student Practical Work (Students perform the task while the teacher monitors and supports)
- Monitoring and Classroom Disciplin(Watch for misuse of computers or improper behavior)
- Lesson Wrap-Up (Ask oral questions, review the lesson, and assign homework if needed)
- Shut Down and Exit(Guide proper shutdown of PCs, organize workspace, and prepare for the next class)
- Between Lecture(Check and restart any non-working or slow systems before the next batch arrives)
After the Last Lecture Before OFF TIme)
- Ensure all systems are shut down.
- Turn off main power switches.
- Tidy up the lab—push in chairs, check for trash.
- Note down any issues faced during the day (e.g., system not working, projector issue).
- Turn off all fans and lights of computer lab
- Lock the computer lab securely.
- Submit maintenance reports if needed.
Note:The Computer Lab Incharge must take one class per week for each grade from Class I to Class X, including all sections.