What is a Lesson Exemplar (LE)?
Lesson exemplars are detailed teaching frameworks that provide educators with effective strategies for lesson delivery. By incorporating established teaching models, such as the 5E Learning Cycle, lesson exemplars improve the learning experience and help teachers meet their educational goals. In science education, particularly, these exemplars offer a comprehensive guide for instructors to create lessons that foster meaningful learning and stimulate critical thinking. See Grade 4 Quarter 3 Lesson Exemplars.
The 5E Learning Cycle—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate—embodies a constructivist approach to learning. This method emphasizes active student participation, allowing them to connect new knowledge with their existing understanding through a step-by-step, inquiry-driven process. Lesson exemplars based on this model not only promote knowledge acquisition but also encourage the development of key skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. For example, incorporating computer simulations into lesson exemplars illustrates this approach. These simulations give students hands-on learning experiences in a controlled environment, enabling them to observe intricate processes, test predictions, and challenge misconceptions, all of which lead to deeper learning.
However, effective teaching goes beyond simply delivering content. A thorough assessment strategy is essential for understanding student progress and improving teaching practices. When lesson exemplars integrate formative assessments, they encourage student engagement and independent learning. These assessments act as feedback mechanisms, benefiting both students and educators. For students, they inspire curiosity and self-reflection, while for teachers, they highlight areas where instructional methods may need adjustment.
Additionally, lesson exemplars should consider students’ epistemological beliefs—how they understand knowledge and its acquisition. Research suggests that students with advanced epistemological beliefs tend to perform better academically. By designing lessons that challenge students’ existing views and foster expert-like thinking, teachers can boost motivation, engagement, and overall performance.
Incorporating lesson exemplars that combine the 5E Learning Cycle, computer simulations, and formative assessments enhances the teaching and learning process. These tools transform classrooms into active learning environments where both teaching effectiveness and student outcomes are maximized.
Grade 4 Quarter 3
Lesson Exemplars (LE) Compilation
SY 2024 – 2025
Update! Grade 4 Quarter 3 Week 1 Lesson Exemplars (LE)
(December 4 – 6, 2024)
- Grade 4 Araling Panlipunan 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1
- Grade 4 English 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1
- Grade 4 EPP 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1
- Grade 4 Filipino 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1
- Grade 4 GMRC 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1
- Grade 4 Mathematics 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1
- Grade 4 Music and Arts 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1-2
- Grade 4 PE and Health 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1-2
- Grade 4 Science 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 WEEK 1
