How to Make Lesson Plan

By Yan Suo July 5, 2010

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What is a lesson plan?

What is a lesson plan

A teachers 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

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What is the purpose of a lesson plan?

Communicate to

You

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What to consider when writing a lesson plan?

What to consider when writing a lesson plan

Ability & interest levels Backgrounds Attention spans Ability to work together in groups Prior knowledge and learning experiences Special needs or accommodations Learning preferences Subject matter that you will be teaching State/school district curriculum guides National/state curriculum standards Technology, software, audio/visuals, teacher mentors, community resources, equipment, library resources, local guest speakers, etc.

Know your students

Know the content

Know the instructional materials

Modified from sources: What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Know your student s
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 the content

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 the material s

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

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile

Objectives

Materials/ Equipments

Procedure

Assessment

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile
Objectives Materials/ Equipment s Procedure
6.

Basic information about the lesson

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Assessmen t

7.

Name of lesson Contributor Subject Grade level Instructional settings: Small Group, Whole class General Description of lesson Standards

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile

Objective s
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

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

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The types of instructional materials

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile Objectives

Materials
Power

Point presentations (visual

Materials/
Equipments Procedure

Assessment

aids) Text Books Journal Articles Multimedia materials: Instructional video or audio Job-aid Rubric Checklist
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

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

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The equipment available for the instructor

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile Objectives Materials/

Commonly used instructional equipments

Software
Media

applications

PowerPoint

Equipmen ts
Procedure Assessment

Player

Computer
Internet

equipment

Computer

connection

Video

equipment

Projector
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile Objectives

Outlining the STEPS of the teaching process

Useful

Materials/ Equipments

Procedur e
Assessment

Instructional Strategies Using the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile Objectives

Materials/ Equipments Procedure

Assessme nt

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

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

THINK

The assessment activities available for the instructor

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile Objectives

Some commonly used assessment activities:

quizzes tests independently

Materials/ Equipments Procedure

Assessme nt

performed worksheets cooperative learning activities hands-on experiments oral discussion question-and-answer sessions

AND

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

Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson

Plan Model

The 5Es Model

Check handouts for detailed information

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

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

9.

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

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

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

Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate

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

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: http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/fieldexperiences//pdfs/lessonplandirect.pdf 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 BCIT. (2003). Preparing Lesson Plan. BCIT Learning and Teaching Centre. Retrieved July 9, 2010 from: http://www.bcit.ca/files/idc/pdf/htlessonplans.pdf 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, 2010 from: http://www.teachnology.com/tutorials/teaching/lesson_plan/