SLC | S21W4 : Worksheets Learners

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Hello steemians,

We have now reached the fourth week of the Steemit Learning Challenge for Season 21, and I am thrilled to participate in this exciting contest organized by exceptional educators. This week’s focus is on worksheet learners, an intriguing and valuable topic that I am eager to explore and share my perspectives on.

In your opinion, what is a Worksheets learners and how helpful is the use of Worksheets learners in the learning process in the classroom?

In my opinion, as a computer science teacher in Tunisia, I consider that a worksheet for learners is a fundamental educational tool designed to structure and guide students in their learning by providing a set of activities or clearly defined exercises, often developed to allow progressive, in-depth exploration of a particular concept or topic, through detailed instructions, illustrative examples, a variety of questions and sometimes case studies, all aimed at reinforcing understanding and encouraging the practical application of concepts taught in the classroom.

The use of this worksheet is very useful in the classroom learning process as it provides an organized framework for activities while providing the opportunity for students to work independently and at their own pace, which is particularly important for differentiated learning that respects the abilities and needs of each individual, it also promotes effective time management in class by allowing the teacher to ensure that educational objectives are achieved while maintaining a certain dynamism in the activities offered ....

Additionally, in computer science education, where abstract concepts like algorithms or data structures often need to be applied to practical situations, a worksheet plays a crucial role in helping students connect theory to practice and develop essential skills such as logical thinking and problem solving, it also allows, in the form of an assessment, to identify in real time the strengths and weaknesses of learners, which gives the opportunity to the teacher to modify his or her style or provide explanations supplements to clarify difficult points.

Finally, it is important to point out that the worksheet not only enhances individual learning but also collaborative work, as it can be designed to include group activities that stimulate the exchange of ideas and improve communication skills and teamwork of students, essential in the modern professional context, and therefore constitutes a versatile tool, essential in an education focused on active participation and commitment of learners.

Make a Worksheets learners based on the example we have presented complete with the contents of the Worksheets learners, In accordance with the learning that you will do.

_{My educational worksheet (French as the language of instruction in Tunisia)}

PEDAGOGICAL WORKSHEET (Session 8)

Teacher: Bouchamia Bilèl
Date: 15 / 11 / 2024
Class: 2 S1 → 4

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Objectives:

• Learn how to manipulate arrays in programming.
• Solve problems requiring the use of loops and arrays.

Disciplinary Skills:

• Critical thinking.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Problem-solving.

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Teaching Techniques:

• Individual discussion.
• Pair work (Think-Pair-Share).
• Collective discussion.

Resources Used:

• Projector, whiteboard.
• Computer, presentation slides.

Technical Terms:

Array, Loop, Index, Variable, Condition, Algorithm, Iteration, For, While, Data.

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Session Plan:

Step 1: Introduction to Array Manipulation

Duration: 15 minutes

• Procedure:
  • Present an exercise on defining and initializing an array (slide 3).
  • Ask students to write an algorithm that fills an array with even integers.
  • Encourage students to individually think of a solution.
  • Select a student to present their solution on the board and discuss it collectively.

Skills:
Communication and collaboration.
Critical thinking.

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Step 2: Guided Problem-Solving with Arrays

Duration: 20 minutes

• Technique: Think-Pair-Share
• Procedure:
  • Display a complex exercise requiring a loop to calculate the sum of array elements (slide 6).
  • Ask students to think about the solution individually for 5 minutes.
  • Form pairs to compare and discuss their solutions.
  • Provide hints if they face difficulties, such as breaking the problem into simpler steps.
  • Invite a pair to present the final solution on the board.

Skills:
Critical thinking.
Problem-solving.
Collaboration.

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Step 3: Review of Exercises from the Previous Session

Duration: 25 minutes

• Technique: Think-Pair-Share
• Procedure:
  • Display the two exercises from the previous session on the screen (slide 8).
  • Ask students to review and correct their solutions using the examples provided.
  • Create small groups to discuss areas of difficulty.
  • Invite one student from each group to present the corrected solution.
  • Facilitate a class-wide discussion to compare different approaches.

Skills:
Communication and collaboration.
Critical thinking.
Problem-solving.

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Session Summary:

This session focuses on strengthening students' skills in array manipulation and using loops to solve algorithmic problems while emphasizing collaboration and critical thinking through collective discussions and pair work activities.

In your opinion, what is the lack of use of worksheets learners in the learning process?

In my opinion, the insufficient use of the worksheet for learners in the learning process can be explained by several factors related to educational planning, organizational constraints and sometimes the lack of teacher training on the importance of this tool, first some teachers may not fully see the added value of worksheets in improving students' understanding and practical skills, which may lead them to view them as secondary in relation to other educational materials such as presentations or the textbooks.

Moreover, in the Tunisian educational context, where classes are often overcrowded and where the time allocated to each session is limited, the development and integration of worksheets into the course of lessons can be perceived as a time-consuming and difficult to implement, especially when the necessary hardware or technology resources, such as printers or projectors, are not always available, this can lead to a prioritization of more traditional and less interactive approaches that do not require as careful preparation.

Furthermore, it is possible that some teachers, particularly in subjects such as computer science, favor more theoretical or demonstrative approaches, thus neglecting the importance of the practical and structured activities that the worksheets allow to be put in place, this Insufficiency may also be linked to poor design of the worksheets themselves, which, when too general or poorly adapted to the level of the students may seem ineffective and discourage their regular use.

Finally, limited use of worksheets may also reflect a lack of student engagement if these tools are not designed to be sufficiently interactive or motivating, which could reduce their impact on learning, so raising awareness is essential. educate teachers about the importance of this educational tool and provide them with the necessary support to effectively integrate worksheets into their practices, in order to maximize the benefits they bring to the learning process.

Is the teacher's handbook as well as the student's, is sufficient as a guide and learning guideline.

In my opinion, teacher's and student's manuals are not enough to guarantee complete learning, because they often limit themselves to transmitting theoretical notions without providing sufficient opportunities to apply them in a practical way, they offer a rigid structure that promotes neither creativity nor autonomy among students and which can reduce their engagement with standardized activities, which also limits the development of transversal skills such as problem solving and critical thinking, essential for their academic future And professional.

Project-based learning, on the other hand, is an approach that perfectly complements textbooks by allowing students to apply their knowledge in concrete and meaningful contexts, by working on projects, learners develop skills such as collaboration, creativity and autonomy while strengthening their understanding of theoretical concepts, the projects motivate them more, because they allow them to personalize their learning and better understand the usefulness of the concepts taught, while creating a direct link between theory and practice.

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Thank you very much for reading, it's time to invite my friends @lil.albab, @stream4u, @heriadi to participate in this contest.

Best Regards,
@kouba01