Uses and Benefit of Coding Primary 4 (Basic 4) Term Week 9 Information Technology (Computer Studies)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BST – COMPUTER STUDIES 

SECOND TERM  

WEEK 10

PRIMARY 4

THEME –  BASIC CONCEPTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

PREVIOUS LESSON – as stated in week 8 – Meaning of Coding | Why We Should Learn to Code Primary 4 (Basic 4) Term 2 Week 8 Information Technology (Computer Studies)

 

TOPIC – CODING 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Coding

3. Why Should We Learn Coding?

4. Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment (Test)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, most pupils should have attained the following objectives –

1. explain the meaning of coding.

2. give reasons for learning coding.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils can define a computer as a device designed to work with information or data.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Functional computer systems and other devices.

2. A programmer

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

6. Information Technology Primary 4 (Basic 4) Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 Plan Lesson Notes

CONTENT OF THE LESSON  

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION 

MEANING OF CODING 

Coding is a set of instructions given to a computer to perform a specific task.

Coding makes us to communicate with computers, command a computer what actions to take.

USES OF CODING

The uses of coding are as follows:

1. Web design

2. Online design

3. Mobile applications such as games, etc.

4. Shopping online such as jumia and konga.

5. Trading such local and international trading, forex, etc.

6. Social media such as facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.

7. Traffic control

8. Communication and transportation

9. Finding location and direction using map.

10. Payment gateway, etc.

LESSON 2 – BENEFITS OF CODING 

The benefits of coding are as follows:

1. Problem solving

2. Creativity

3. Digital literacy

4. Job opportunities

5. Team work

6. Learning to learn

7. Authentic learning

8. Boosting confidence

9. Creating like mind

10. Critical thinking

11. Resilience

LESSON 3 – REVISION AND WEEKLY ASSESSMENT 

As stated in performance objectives or lesson evaluation. 

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps – he/she,

1. Revises the previous lesson based on the pupil’s related knowledge or experience.

Pupil’s Activities – Participate actively in lesson review.

2. Uses mobile applications, software applications, etc. to introduce the lesson.

Pupil’s Activities – Pay attention to the lesson introduction to understand the uses and benefits of coding.

3. Leads a discussion on the uses and benefits of coding.

Pupil’s Activities – Participate actively in the class discussion.

4. Teacher summarizes the lesson on the board.

Pupil’s Activities – Participate actively in lesson summary and write as instructed.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

NEXT LESSON

Revision and Second Term Examination – Second Term Examination Computer Studies Primary 4 (Basic 4)

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils to:

1. explain the meaning of coding.

2. state 5 uses of coding with appropriate examples.

3. Mention 5 benefits of coding.