Lesson Planning.docx
- 1. Lesson Planning What is meant by lesson planning? A lesson plan is a teacher's daily guide for what students need to learn, how it will be taught, and how learning will be measured. Lesson plans help teachers to be more effective in the classroom by providing a detailed outline to follow in each class period. The development of interesting lessons takes a great deal of time and effort. As a new teacher you must be committed to spending the necessary time in this endeavor. Purpose of Lesson Planning What is the purpose of lesson planning? Good lesson planning is essential to the process of teaching and learning because it gives teachers the opportunity to think deliberately about their choice of lesson objectives, the types of activities that will meet these objectives, the sequence of those activities, the materials needed, how long each activity might take, and how students should be grouped. Parts of lesson plan What are the 5 parts of lesson plan? The detailed lesson plan has five parts: 1- Objectives. 2- Subject Matter (topic, references, materials) 3- Procedure (motivation, activity, routines, lesson proper) 4- Evaluation. 5- Assignment. 1-Objectives: An objective or statement of learning goals: Objectives are the foundation of your lesson plan. They should be clearly stated and should outline which skills, knowledge, or understanding students are expected to gain as a result of the lesson. Be mindful that your objectives are realistic, measurable, and in compliance with the educational standards of your school and/or district for your grade level. 2-Subject Matter (topic, references, materials): Make a list of all necessary materials and ensure they are available well in advance of the lesson. 3- Procedure (motivation, activity, routines, lesson proper) Create detailed notes on both the process for the lesson or activity and on how instructions are to be given. 4-Evaluation: A method of assessing student progress toward objectives 5- Assignment: Any homework assignments relevant to the lesson to extend learning. What is the first step in any lesson? Ans: Effective Lesson Planning Planning ahead to identify a course of action that can effectively reach goals and objectives is an important first step in any process, and education is no exception.
- 2. How to Make a Lesson Plan Know your students. Understand who you are going to educate. Anticipate various learning styles (visual, auditory, tactile or a combination). Tailor your lesson plan to incorporate all learning styles through independent and group exercises. If you are familiar with the students' group dynamics you may choose to plan ahead of time to increase engagement and interaction. Set learning objectives. A learning objective is a statement that provides a detailed description of what students will be able to do upon completing a course. The statement should be simple and to the point. It is the teacher's role to help students understand how to use the information they will learn during the lesson in a practical way. Write the objective for the lesson. Outline the main topics or ideas you wish to cover during the lesson. The overview will function as the foundation upon which the lesson will be built. Plan your timeline. The curriculum you wish to cover may be too much for the time allotted. If this is the case, simply break your lesson plan into sections. This allows you to speed up or slow down depending on the amount of time remaining. Learning is dynamic. As you engage with students, encourage them to question and share ideas during the course of the class but be mindful of the time and the lesson plan. The lesson plan is your guide to ensure the learning goals you've set for your students are met in the time allowed.