User:Srijana Paudel/Teaching Lesson Plan 13
Subject : Operating System
Period: Third
Topic: Process Management
Teaching Item: Solution of Critical Section Problem: Peterson's Solution, Mutex Locks
Class: BICT 4th Semester
Unit: Two
Time: 50 min
No. of Students: 20
1. Specific Objective:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able:
- To explain Peterson's Solution to the Critical Section problem.
- To define Mutex locks in solving the Critical Section problem.
- To implement Peterson's Solution and Mutex locks in simple scenarios.
2. Instructional materials:
- Daily Usage Materials,
- PowerPoint Presentation Slide,
- Laptop,
- Projector etc.
3. Teaching Learning Activities:
- Enter the classroom and motivate students by highlighting the importance of understanding solutions to critical problems in operating systems.
- Write today's topic "Solution of Critical Section Problem: Peterson's Solution, Mutex Locks" on the board.
- Begin the class by asking some questions to students related to Critical Section problem to know how much they understand the lesson taught in previous class so it will be easier for them to understand solutions of critical problem. Like, Can anyone explain what a critical section is? , Why is solving the Critical Section problem important in Operating Systems? etc.
- Open the PowerPoint presentation slide and briefly introduce the topic. The presentation will cover: Introduction to Peterson's Solution, Explanation of Mutex locks and their role, Simple program examples to demonstrate the implementation of Peterson's Solution and Mutex locks.
- Encourage students to participate actively, answering questions and clarifying doubts to ensure comprehension.
- Summarize the lesson in brief, highlighting the key points covered and ensuring students have grasped the main concepts.
4. Assessment:
During the session, ask questions like,
- How does Peterson's Solution ensure mutual exclusion?
- Can you explain a scenario where using a Mutex lock would be beneficial?
5. Homework:
Write simple scenario or program where Peterson's Solution or Mutex locks can be implemented.