How to Make Lesson Plans

By Yan SuoJuly 5, 2010

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What is a lesson plan?

What is a lesson plan

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What is the purpose of a lesson plan?

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What to consider when writing a lesson plan?

What to consider when writing a lesson plan

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What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Know Know your your studenstudentsts

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

What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Know your students

Know Know the the contentcontent

Know the materials

Subject matter that you will be teaching

State/school district curriculum guides

National/state curriculum standards

What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Know your students

Know the content

Know Know the the materimaterialsals

Technology Software Audio/visuals Teacher mentors Community resources Equipment Library resources Local guest speakers

Key components of a lesson plan

Key components of a lesson planProfile

Objectives

Materials/ Equipments

Procedure

Assessment

Basic information about the lesson1. Name of lesson2. Contributor3. Subject4. Grade level5. Instructional settings: Small

Group, Whole class6. General Description of lesson7. Standards

Key components of a lesson planProfile

Objectives

Materials/ Equipments

Procedure

Assessment

Determine what you want students to learn and be able to do

Focus on the conceptconcept or skillskill which you intend to teach E.g. Organize, design and

prototype content-rich Web sites that are easy to navigate and search

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The types of instructional materials

Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/EquipmentMaterials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

Key components of a lesson planProfile

Objectives

Materials/ Equipments

Procedure

Assessment

Materials Power Point presentations (visual

aids) Text Books Journal Articles Multimedia materials: Instructional

video or audio Job-aid Rubric ChecklistModified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

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The equipment available for the instructor

Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/EquipmentMaterials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

Key components of a lesson planProfile

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

Key components of a lesson planProfile

Objectives

Materials/ Equipments

Procedure

Assessment

Outlining the STEPS of the teaching process

Useful Instructional Strategies Using the Appropriate Technique

in Your Lesson Plan

Key components of a lesson planProfile

Objectives

Materials/ Equipments

Procedure

Assessment

Assess the outcomeoutcome and to what extent the objectives were achieved

Ensure the assessment activity is directly and explicitly tied to the stated objectives.objectives.

Take time to reflect upon the reflect upon the resultresult, and reviserevise the lesson plan accordingly

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The assessment activities available for the instructor

Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> AssessmentAssessment

Key components of a lesson planProfile

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

Take time to reflect upon the reflect upon the resultresult, and reviserevise the lesson plan accordingly!

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Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction

Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model

The 5E’s Model

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1. Gain attention2. Inform learners of objectives3. Stimulate recall of prior learning4. Present the stimulus5. Provide “learning guidance6. Elicit performance (practice)7. Provide feedback8. Assess performance9. Enhance retention and transfer

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

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction

Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model

The 5E’s Model

Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction

Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model

The 5E’s Model

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

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 …

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Lewis, Beth (2010). Top 8 Components of a Well-Written Lesson Plan. Retrieved June 5, 2010 from: http://k6educators.about.com/od/lessonplanheadquarters/tp/8_steps_lp.htm

CLRN. (2002). Lesson Plan Builder Worksheet. Retrieved June 5, 2010 from: http://www.lessonplanbuilder.org/lessons/help.cfm

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Teachnology (2010) What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan. Retrieved July 5, 2010 from: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/lesson_plan/