Researching Lesson Content PO/EO: M309.06 Ref: A-CR-CCP/PF-001 Plan a Lesson MTPs Teminology Researching Lesson Content QSPs and IGs Preparing for a Lesson Lesson Plan Format Capt Phinney 2 x 30 min

What do you think is involved in a lesson plan?

Terminology QSP – PO – EO – TP – PC – EC – IG – Qualification Standard and Plan PO – Performance Objective EO – Enabling Objective TP – Teaching Point PC – Performance Check EC – Enabling Check IG – Instructional Guide

Researching Lesson Content Collect – IG, QSP, and reference material Consider – Determine what is current and relevant Select – Appropriate material and method of instruction Arrange – Into stages and a logical sequence Master – Write lesson plan

Enabling Objective and Lesson Specifications Found in Chapter 4 of QSP Answers the following: Do what? Under what conditions? How well? Teaching points Time Method

Instructional Guides Are NOT lesson plans but offer supporting material Six sections Preparation Introduction Body Conclusion References Annexes

Preparing for a Lesson Selecting a location (What should you consider?) Type of training Activities Size (group and location) Lighting, ventilation, and noise distractions Use of visual aids Setting up the location Cleanliness Seating arrangement

Seating Arrangements Chevron Shape U- Shaped Horseshoe Traditional In-line Semicircle

Lesson Plan Format Lesson plans are a way for the instructor to organize the lesson content and activities as well as summarize information. Part Purpose 1 Introduction Build interest and motivation 2 Body Present and explain information 3 PO Check Confirm cadet comprehension of material 4 Conclusion Summarize information and identify future lessons

Lesson Plan Introduction Body – broken down into teaching points What Where Why Body – broken down into teaching points Teaching Method Lesson Content Confirmation

Lesson Plan PO Check – also called End of Lesson Confirmation Questions, games, role play, practical activity, etc Conclusion Summary of important points and weak areas Re-motivation statement (importance of lesson)

Now let`s plan some lessons! - Select a topic from the list provided - Plan a 15 minute lesson