2. Developing an effective lesson plan
Kim Tree

3. Starting Point Check the Unit Specification Check the date
Check the version
Check for changes
Check the assessment guidelines
Check the unit number

4. Topics to be covered Detailed by outcome
Knowledge and skills gives details
Evidence requirements covers what students must know
You must teach ALL that is covered in the Unit Specification

5. Review the Topics Make sure you understand them
Make sure you are up to date with current business practices
Make sure you know the requirements of current UK legislation

6. Timing of class What time of day is the class?
This is important in preparing a lesson plan
First thing in the morning – good
Straight after lunch – more of a challenge
End of the day – not good
Poor attendance = poor results

7. Review the topics
Not necessary to teach outcomes in order for all units
Look at what works well
EG Business Accounting
Plan the time you have in hours
Build in weeks for revision for topics

8. Resources
Compile a list of the resources you have available for each topic
Make sure you have a range of resources
Remember students have different ways of learning
One size does not fit all

9. Teaching plan preparation
Work out how many hours you have allocated
Your own knowledge will help you to identify time required to teach each topic
The hours may not be evenly spread
Ensure you have each topic covered

10. Mix of resources Textbooks Additional resources: Internet Newspapers
Practical exercises

11. Timing of session
Morning – opportunity to deliver materials as you wish
After lunch – have plenty of practical exercises ready to follow short sessions of input – 10 minutes at a time
Later in day – input delivery first then practical exercises to retain interest

12. Lesson Plan Note the purpose of each session
Identify the resources you will need
Notes for learning
Textbooks
Photocopies of practical exercises
Solutions to exercises!

13. Review your plan Your plans may work with one group but not another
Be prepared to review and revise your plan
Have alternatives to your plan in place
It’s a work in progress
Like all journeys you may need to revise your route!

14. Any questions? ?