1. How to Make Lesson Plan

2. Think…
What is a lesson plan?

3. 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

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

5. Communicate to… You

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

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

21. 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

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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 …

29. Reference
Omrod, J.E. (2008) Human Learning (5th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Madeline Hunter. (Year). Components of a Lesson Plan. Retrieved June 5, 2010 from:
Lewis, Beth (2010). Top 8 Components of a Well-Written Lesson Plan. Retrieved June 5, from:
CLRN. (2002). Lesson Plan Builder Worksheet. Retrieved June 5, 2010 from:
BCIT. (2003). Preparing Lesson Plan. BCIT Learning and Teaching Centre. Retrieved July 9, from:
Gagne, R.M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Kelle, J. M. (2005). Principle of Instructional Design (5th Edition). Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning, Inc.
Teachnology (2010) What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan. Retrieved July 5, from: