CHAPTER 11 PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION

Lesson Planning Course Planning Curriculum Educational Standards

EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS

Usually general statements Does not detail how to teach or assess Example: “Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction” --Common Core Mathematics Grade 1

CURRICULUM Refers to the courses taught in a school and what is to be taught in each course

COURSE PLANNING A course plan is a detailed outline of what a particular teacher will teach. Based on the curriculum Adapted for teacher preferences Course planning is influenced by Class and school schedules Characteristics of students Instructional units Opportunities for learning Teacher characteristics

LESSON PLANS What will be taught How it will be taught Why it is being taught How learning will be evaluated

THREE PURPOSES OF LESSON PLANS Document what is being taught and how that matches curriculum guidelines and standards Helps teacher think though what and how they will teach Allows a substitute teacher to step in and continue learning process

Instructional Objectives Learning Activities Assessment Strategies

Instructional Objectives Learning Activities Assessment Strategies

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES Clear statements of what students will achieve as a result of a lesson that will be shown in an observable way Has four main characteristics Specifies observable behavior Identifies an action or product Describes any condition Indicates acceptable level of performance

SPECIFY OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOR Use verbs that are observable Sort into categories Understand similarities

SPECIFY OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOR Use verbs that are observable Sort into categories Understand similarities

OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOR 1.Add numbers in multiples of ten 2.Appreciate classical music 3.Believe in good citizenship 4.Define terms related to weather 5.Identify Mississippi on a US map 6.Realize the importance of recycling

OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOR 1.Add numbers in multiples of ten 2.Appreciate classical music 3.Believe in good citizenship 4.Define terms related to weather 5.Identify Mississippi on a US map 6.Realize the importance of recycling

IDENTIFIES AN ACTION OR PRODUCT Students must do or produce something concrete to indicate learning Assemble a 20-piece puzzle Make a list of all personal expenses Revise a sample term paper

DESCRIBES ANY CONDITION Tells under what circumstances the student will demonstrate learning Working independently Without a calculator In groups of two Within a 10 minute period

INDICATES ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE Identify three reasons Complete with 80% accuracy Score at least 7 of 10 points With no errors

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVE Students will be able to serve the tennis ball within bounds in 6 of 10 attempts. Identify the four parts of this instructional objective.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVE Students will be able to serve the tennis ball within bounds in 6 of 10 attempts. Observable behavior Action or product Condition Acceptable level of performance

Instructional Objectives Learning Activities Assessment Strategies

LEARNING ACTIVITIES Also called instructional methods, instructional strategies, or learning experiences. Experiences used to help student learn the content and reach the instructional objectives May include discussions, labs, hands-on activities, debates, problem solving, and field trips

Instructional Objectives Learning Activities Assessment Strategies

ASSESSMENT Must link directly back to identified instructional objectives It is how you evaluate whether the learning you specified has taken place

OTHER PARTS OF LESSON PLANS Title Topic Standards Students Time period Introduction Step-by-step procedures Guided/independent practice Summary Materials/equipment Modifications for special needs students notes

TEACHERS FIND INTERESTING IDEAS FOR LESSON PLANS BY Taking notes about teaching ideas Accumulating materials that could be used to enliven future lessons Sharing ideas with one another Team planning

TEACHERS CAN MAKE LESSON PLANS COME ALIVE BY: Capturing students’ interest and attention and engaging them in learning Presenting a choice of activities Incorporating an unexpected element in an important lesson to make it memorable Taking into consideration different learning styles, abilities, and interests Being enthusiastic Practicing the presentation to gain confidence

TEACHERS CAN EVALUATE A LESSON BY MAKING NOTES ABOUT WHAT WORKED WELL AND HOW THEY MIGHT MODIFY THEIR LESSON PLAN TO MAKE IT BETTER SELF REFLECTION