Teaching Lesson Plan 35

Grade Level: Bachelor's (3rd Semester)__________________Subject: Computer Science

Period: 1st ________________________________ Chapter: 1

Duration of Period: 50 min ___________________________ No of Student: 12

Students will understand the fundamental concepts of data structures and their importance in computer science.
Students will be able to differentiate between arrays and linked lists, and identify scenarios where each data structure is appropriate.

Introduction (10 minutes)
- Begin by discussing the role of data structures in organizing and managing data efficiently.
- Explain the objectives of the lesson.
Presentation and Comparison (30 minutes)
- Present the concepts of arrays and linked lists:
  - Arrays: Explain how arrays store elements in contiguous memory locations and support random access.
  - Linked Lists: Introduce linked lists as a series of nodes connected by pointers, allowing for dynamic memory allocation.
- Highlight the differences between arrays and linked lists in terms of operations, memory usage, and flexibility.
- Provide examples and illustrations to aid understanding.
Interactive Discussion (15 minutes)
- Engage students in a discussion to compare and contrast arrays and linked lists.
- Present scenarios and ask students to identify which data structure would be more suitable and why.
- Encourage critical thinking and reasoning in their responses.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Reiterate the importance of understanding data structures in computer science.
- Invite students to ask any remaining questions or share their insights.

Assign a small exercise for students to implement basic operations (e.g., insertion, deletion) on arrays and linked lists in a programming language of their choice.
Encourage students to further explore the applications and advantages of arrays and linked lists in real-world programming scenarios.