Indicator

I.C.1
The amount of time to be allocated to each teaching and learning activity is specified.

Definition(s) and/or Explanation(s)

Time allocation/allocated:

  1. In planning, consideration is given to the amount of time that is expected for each activity to be implemented.
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  2. Estimating the time to be spent on teaching methods, learning tasks, and organizational activities is a key factor in effective and efficient planning.
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  3. The PLAN should denote the time allocated for each teaching and learning activity and each major organizational activity.

Classroom Examples

Elementary
In a second-grade science unit on classification of animals, the PLAN allocates time as follows during one lesson:

  1. View a video about classifying animals (15 minutes).
  2. Teacher directs Q & A and discussion identifying animal classes ( 15 minutes).
  3. Distribute worksheets and provide directions to learners (5 minutes).
  4. Learners identify animals by class on a worksheet ( 15 minutes).

Secondary
In an algebra 1 class, the PLAN allocates time as follows during one lesson:

  1. Learners will solve and discuss the problem for the day (10 minutes).
  2. Teacher lectures and leads discussion (15 minutes).
  3. Learners work individually on problems as teacher monitors and assists (25 minutes)
  4. Teacher and learners discuss the home learning activity (10 minutes).

In an eleventh-grade botany unit in science, the PLAN allocates time as follows during one lesson:

  1. View a video about plant classification (15 minutes).
  2. Teacher directs Q & A and discussion identifying plant classes ( 15 minutes).
  3. Learners identify plants by class on a worksheet ( 20 minutes)

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