Radatz & Rickmeyer (1991, 7) state that teaching geometry makes an important contribution to the development of the individual child's ability to open up his or her living or experiential environment. Since the abilities that are important for the development of the geometric structure of the environment, such as spatial perception and visual information reception and processing, do not develop on their own, it is necessary to stimulate and promote geometric experiences and exercises in the elementary school age. Especially the application orientation as well as the structure orientation can be realized very well in geometry lessons. The work in the group phase of the present lesson trains basic cognitive skills such as comparing, distinguishing, ordering, sorting, but also social learning is practiced. The concrete action with materials (Radatz & Rickmeyer, 1991, 8) motivates very many students and thus gives them a positive attitude towards the subject mathematics. Radatz & Rickmeyer (1991,10) count among the geometric content areas of elementary school "recognizing, laying out, making, assembling plane figures and shapes such as squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, and distinguishing them according to properties."
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- TOPIC OF THE TEACHING UNIT/ LESSON..
- DIDACTIC DECISIONS AND JUSTIFICATIONS
- Objectives for the lesson
- Justifications for the selection of content........
- Factual analysis
- Requirements for teaching....
- METHODOLOGICAL DECISIONS AND JUSTIFICATIONS
- Entry situation
- Articulation.....
- Social forms and forms of action
- Media/ Materials .....
- Teaching principles
- LINKING KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT WITH PLANNED ACTION SITUATIONS
- PLANNED COURSE OF LESSONS
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary objective of this lesson is to familiarize children with basic geometric shapes such as circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles, and to understand their properties. The lesson also aims to promote social competence through group collaboration and presentation of findings.
- The importance of geometry in developing spatial awareness and understanding the environment.
- The role of concrete materials and hands-on activities in engaging students in mathematics learning.
- The development of cognitive skills such as comparing, sorting, and distinguishing through group work.
- The significance of incorporating geometric shapes in everyday life and applications.
- The importance of understanding the properties of basic geometric shapes to build a strong foundation in geometry.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Topic of the Teaching Unit/ Lesson: This chapter introduces the topic of the lesson: getting to know simple basic geometric shapes, and outlines the position of this lesson within the larger teaching unit on level figures and their properties.
- Didactic decisions and justifications: This chapter discusses the objectives of the lesson, focusing on the children's ability to identify and name basic geometric shapes and their properties, while also emphasizing the role of social competence in group collaboration. It also provides justification for the selection of content, highlighting the importance of geometry in developing spatial awareness and understanding the environment, and its role in stimulating cognitive and social learning through concrete materials and activities.
- Factual analysis: This chapter delves into the theoretical background of the lesson, providing a detailed explanation of basic geometric shapes, their properties, and their relevance in the context of primary education. It covers key concepts such as circle, triangle, and quadrilateral, and explores their specific characteristics, properties, and examples from everyday life.
- Requirements for teaching: This chapter focuses on the learning requirements of the students, providing insight into the specific needs and abilities of the class, including individual students' strengths and challenges. It highlights the importance of adapting teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning needs, particularly for students with special needs or learning difficulties.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts that permeate this text include: basic geometric shapes, circle, triangle, square, rectangle, spatial awareness, environment, cognitive skills, social competence, group work, materials, learning needs, individual differences, teaching strategies, primary education, mathematics. These terms represent the core focus of the lesson, highlighting the interplay between theoretical knowledge and practical application in a classroom setting.
- Quote paper
- Sebastian Stark (Author), 2008, Getting to know simple basic geometric shapes, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1169814
