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By Yan SuoJuly 5, 2010How to Make Lesson Plan

ThinkWhat is a lesson plan?

What is a lesson planA teachers detailed description of the course of instruction for an individual lesson.-- Wikipedia DictionariesA 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

ThinkWhat is the purpose of a lesson plan?

Communicate to You

ThinkWhat to consider when writing a lesson plan?

What to consider when writing a lesson planModified from sources: What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

What to consider when designing a lesson plan?Know your studentsKnow the contentKnow the materialsAbility & interest levelsBackgroundsAttention 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 studentsKnow the contentKnow the materialsSubject matter that you will be teachingState/school district curriculum guidesNational/state curriculum standards

What to consider when designing a lesson plan?Know your studentsKnow the contentKnow the materialsTechnologySoftwareAudio/visualsTeacher mentorsCommunity resourcesEquipmentLibrary resourcesLocal guest speakers

Key components of a lesson plan

Key components of a lesson planProfileObjectivesMaterials/ EquipmentsProcedureAssessmentBasic information about the lessonName of lessonContributorSubjectGrade levelInstructional settings: Small Group, Whole classGeneral Description of lessonStandards

Key components of a lesson planProfileObjectivesMaterials/ EquipmentsProcedureAssessmentDetermine what you want students to learn and be able to doFocus on the concept or skill which you intend to teachE.g. Organize, design and prototype content-rich Web sites that are easy to navigate and search

ThinkThe types of instructional materials Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

Key components of a lesson planProfileObjectivesMaterials/ EquipmentsProcedureAssessmentMaterialsPower Point presentations (visual aids) Text Books Journal Articles Multimedia materials: Instructional video or audio Job-aidRubricChecklist

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ThinkThe equipment available for the instructorProfile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

Key components of a lesson planProfileObjectivesMaterials/ EquipmentsProcedureAssessmentCommonly used instructional equipmentsSoftware applicationsPowerPointMedia PlayerComputer equipmentComputerInternet connectionVideo equipmentProjectorModified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

Key components of a lesson planProfileObjectivesMaterials/ EquipmentsProcedureAssessmentOutlining the STEPS of the teaching process

Useful Instructional StrategiesUsing the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan

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Key components of a lesson planProfileObjectivesMaterials/ EquipmentsProcedureAssessmentAssess the outcome and to what extent the objectives were achievedEnsure 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

ThinkThe assessment activities available for the instructorProfile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment

Key components of a lesson planProfileObjectivesMaterials/ EquipmentsProcedureAssessmentSome commonly used assessment activities:quizzes tests independently performed worksheets cooperative learning activitieshands-on experiments oral discussion question-and-answer sessions

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

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Three Lesson Plan Models Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5Es Model

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Three Lesson Plan ModelsGain attentionInform learners of objectivesStimulate recall of prior learningPresent the stimulusProvide learning guidanceElicit performance (practice)Provide feedbackAssess performanceEnhance retention and transfer

Gagnes Nine Events of InstructionMadeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan ModelThe 5Es Model

Three Lesson Plan ModelsStep 1. ReviewStep 2. Anticipatory SetStep 3. ObjectiveStep 4. Input and modelingStep 5. Checking understandingStep 6. Guided practiceStep 7. Independent practice

Gagnes Nine Events of InstructionMadeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan ModelThe 5Es Model

Three Lesson Plan ModelsEngageExploreExplainElaborateEvaluate

Gagnes Nine Events of InstructionMadeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan ModelThe 5Es Model

ActivityIn teams of 2, read through the given exemplary lesson plan, thenReview the key components of a lesson planCollaboratively design a lesson plan by using the lesson plan templateTry to incorporate the strategies, techniques and lesson plan models introduced before in your lesson planUseful Instructional StrategiesUsing the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson PlanEvaluate and revise your lesson by using the lesson plan checklistTime: 30 minutes

ActivityShare your lesson plan with the classCritique other groups lesson plans, and discuss how to fix the existing problems:learning objectives are clearly definedInstructional materials, equipment, techniques and strategies are appropriately selectedProcedure is clearly statedassessment activities are directly and explicitly tied to the stated objectives

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