How to Make Lesson Plan

Think… What is a lesson plan?

What is a lesson plan A teacher’s detailed description of the course of instruction for an individual lesson. -- Wikipedia Dictionaries A lesson plan is a written guide for trainers plans in order to achieve the intended learning outcomes. It provides specific definition and direction on learning objectives, equipment, instructional media material requirements, and conduct of the training. -- Education Dictionaries

What is the purpose of a lesson plan? Think… What is the purpose of a lesson plan?

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What to consider when writing a lesson plan? Think… What to consider when writing a lesson plan?

What to consider when writing a lesson plan Know your students Ability & interest levels Backgrounds Attention spans Ability to work together in groups Prior knowledge and learning experiences Special needs or accommodations Learning preferences Know the content Subject matter that you will be teaching State/school district curriculum guides National/state curriculum standards Know the instructional materials Technology, software, audio/visuals, teacher mentors, community resources, equipment, library resources, local guest speakers, etc. Modified from sources: What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

What to consider when designing a lesson plan? Know your students Know the content Know the materials Ability & interest levels Backgrounds Attention spans Ability to work together in groups Prior knowledge and learning experiences Special needs or accommodations Learning preferences

What to consider when designing a lesson plan? Know your students Know the content Know the materials Subject matter that you will be teaching State/school district curriculum guides National/state curriculum standards

What to consider when designing a lesson plan? Know your students Know the content Know the materials Technology Software Audio/visuals Teacher mentors Community resources Equipment Library resources Local guest speakers

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Basic information about the lesson Name of lesson Contributor Subject Grade level Instructional settings: Small Group, Whole class General Description of lesson Standards

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Determine what you want students to learn and be able to do Focus on the concept or skill which you intend to teach E.g. Organize, design and prototype content-rich Web sites that are easy to navigate and search

The types of instructional materials Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment Think… The types of instructional materials

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Materials Power Point presentations (visual aids) Text Books Journal Articles Multimedia materials: Instructional video or audio Job-aid Rubric Checklist Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

The equipment available for the instructor Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment Think… The equipment available for the instructor

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Commonly used instructional equipments Software applications PowerPoint Media Player Computer equipment Computer Internet connection Video equipment Projector Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Outlining the STEPS of the teaching process Useful Instructional Strategies Using the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Assess the outcome and to what extent the objectives were achieved Ensure the assessment activity is directly and explicitly tied to the stated objectives. Take time to reflect upon the result, and revise the lesson plan accordingly

The assessment activities available for the instructor Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment Think… The assessment activities available for the instructor

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Some commonly used assessment activities: quizzes tests independently performed worksheets cooperative learning activities hands-on experiments oral discussion question-and-answer sessions

AND… Take time to reflect upon the result, and revise the lesson plan accordingly!

Three Lesson Plan Models Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model Check handouts for detailed information

Three Lesson Plan Models Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model Gain attention Inform learners of objectives Stimulate recall of prior learning Present the stimulus Provide “learning guidance Elicit performance (practice) Provide feedback Assess performance Enhance retention and transfer

Three Lesson Plan Models Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model Step 1. Review Step 2. Anticipatory Set Step 3. Objective Step 4. Input and modeling Step 5. Checking understanding Step 6. Guided practice Step 7. Independent practice

Three Lesson Plan Models Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate

Activity In teams of 2, read through the given exemplary lesson plan, then Review the key components of a lesson plan Collaboratively design a lesson plan by using the lesson plan template Try to incorporate the strategies, techniques and lesson plan models introduced before in your lesson plan Useful Instructional Strategies Using the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan Evaluate and revise your lesson by using the lesson plan checklist Time: 30 minutes

Activity Share your lesson plan with the class Critique other groups’ lesson plans, and discuss how to fix the existing problems: learning objectives are clearly defined Instructional materials, equipment, techniques and strategies are appropriately selected Procedure is clearly stated assessment activities are directly and explicitly tied to the stated objectives …

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