1. Lesson Plans Objectives
At the end of this session, the successful learner will be able to
Define what a lesson plan is and describe its key components
List potential content areas to be included in a lesson, given an instructional objective
Develop a lesson plan for the 20-minute metadata presentation that ensures the objective or objectives will be met

2. What Is a Lesson Plan? Lesson Plans
A lesson plan is basically a written guide
for the instructor that describes
What material will be presented
How the material will be presented
What is needed to present the material
When it will be presented
How long it will take
My Lesson
Plan
Which is more important to consider when writing a lesson plan?
How to teach the material?
- or -
How to learn the material?
Why?
Key components of a
lesson plan:
Goals
Objectives
Procedures and methods
Evaluation
References and materials
Time
Equipment
Which areas should you target
in your lesson plan?
Must
Know
Could
Should
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3. Lesson Plan Components – A Closer Look
Goals – These determine your purpose, aim, and rationale
for what you will be teaching. Goals set expectations
for the lesson.
Objectives – Similar to goals, objectives more specifically define
what you expect the participants to be able to do
during the lesson. Objectives describe the conditions under
which the participants are expected to perform, and they
outline the criteria used to evaluate how well the
lesson objectives have been met.
Procedures and methods – This section provides a step-by-step description
of how the lesson will be delivered and how the objectives
will be met. This section is for you, to help you keep track
of what you want to accomplish during the lesson. You may
decide to divide this section into an introduction, a main activity,
and a closure or concluding activity.
Evaluation – This portion defines how you will know that your students have
arrived at the intended destination. This can be done through
written activities, guided discussions, or question and answer
sessions.
References and materials – List your sources as well as any materials, such
as handouts, etc.
Time – How long do you anticipate this lesson to take? Useful in planning
overall workshop.
Equipment – Listing the equipment you plan to use can be very helpful when
the time comes to give the training. It helps keep you organized,
and acts as a reference list for when you do off-site training.
Questions to consider
before beginning
Where are your students
going?
How will they get there?
How will you know when
they arrived?
Lesson plans are often overlooked. They do require some work, but the benefits far outweigh the up-front costs, especially when developing new course material. Ultimately, they may save you considerable time in the long run.
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4. Exercise – Lesson Plan Content
Brainstorm at least four topics that are relevant and four topics that are NOT relevant to the subject, time, and objective listed below:
Subject: Types of Metadata Creation Tools
Time: 15 minutes
Objective: The successful participant will identify two types of metadata creation tools and list at least two advantages and disadvantages of each type.
Relevant Not Relevant
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5. Sample Lesson Plan Format
Lesson Title:
Lesson Goal(s):
Lesson Objective(s):
Handouts:
References and Materials:
Equipment:
Total Time:
Content Outline
Instructor Notes
Note approximate timing in parentheses outside each main part of the outline. Bullets under headings represent suggested content.
Introduction:
Tie in with previous learning when appropriate
State objectives
Motivate participants
Create interest
State purpose
Body:
Outline of main points and method of presentation
Logical learning sequence
Examples, illustrations, etc.
Student participation
Key questions and desirable answers
Learning activity that is measured
Conclusion:
Review main points
Do NOT introduce any new material
Tie this lesson to any which follow, if appropriate
The instructor notes section allows you to provide specific details about how each part of the outline should be taught. It might have the questions listed or maybe notes to remind you to cover a particular topic or do something in a specific order.
Use this section to help guide you in the flow of your presentation.
This section will be crucial for other instructors to evaluate how you designed your presentation and can assist them in picking up the lesson and teaching it themselves.
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6. Exercise – Writing Your Lesson Plan
Lesson Title:
Lesson Goal(s):
Lesson Objective(s):
Handouts:
References and Materials:
Equipment:
Total Time:
Content Outline
Instructor Notes
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7. Content Outline
Instructor Notes
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8. Content Outline
Instructor Notes
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9. Lesson Plans – Summary Lesson Plans
Lesson plans can be the key to developing a successful metadata workshop.
Though often overlooked, these plans help provide the structure and guidance for your workshop.
Think of lesson plans as blueprints of your workshop. These blueprints will help you save time in the long run by focusing your attention on specific components within a structured outline.
Once your workshop has begun, a well-written lesson plan can serve as a cheat sheet to help you stay on track with your goals and objectives.
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