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By Yan Suo July 24, 2010

How to Make Lesson Plan

THINK…

What is a lesson plan?

What is a lesson plan

 A teacher’s detailed description of the course of

instruction for an individual lesson.

• -- Wikipedia Dictionaries

 A lesson plan is a written guide for trainers plans in

• rder 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

THINK…

What is the purpose of a lesson plan?

Communicate to…You

THINK…

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

Know your students

• Subject matter that you will be teaching
• State/school district curriculum guides
• National/state curriculum standards

Know the content

• Technology, software, audio/visuals, teacher

mentors, community resources, equipment, library resources, local guest speakers, etc.

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 students

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 materials

 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/ Equipments Procedure Assessment

 Basic information about the lesson

1.

Name of lesson

2.

Contributor

3.

Subject

4.

Grade level

5.

Instructional settings: Small Group, Whole class

6.

General Description of lesson

7.

Standards

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile

Objectives

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

THINK…

The types of instructional materials

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

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile Objectives

Materials/

Equipments Procedure Assessment

 Materials

 Power Point presentations (visual aids)  Text Books  Journal Articles  Multimedia materials: Instructional video

• r audio

 Job-aid  Rubric  Checklist

Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

THINK…

The equipment available for the instructor

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

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile 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 plan

Profile 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 plan

Profile Objectives

Materials/ Equipments Procedure

Assessment

 Assess the outcome and to what extent

the objectives were achieved

 Ensure the assessment activity is directly

and explicitly tied to the stated

• bjectives.

 Take time to reflect upon the result,

and revise the lesson plan accordingly

THINK…

The assessment activities available for the instructor

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

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile 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 result, and revise the lesson plan accordingly!

AND…

 Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction  Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson

Plan Model

 The 5E’s Model

Check handouts for detailed information

1.

Gain attention

2.

Inform learners of objectives

3.

Stimulate recall of prior learning

4.

Present the stimulus

5.

Provide “learning guidance

6.

Elicit performance (practice)

7.

Provide feedback

8.

Assess performance

9.

Enhance retention and transfer

Gagne’s Nine Events

• f

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

• f

Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model



Engage



Explore



Explain



Elaborate



Evaluate

Gagne’s Nine Events

• f

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

 …

Reference

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Omrod, J.E. (2008) Human Learning (5th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

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Madeline Hunter. (Year). Components of a Lesson Plan. Retrieved June 5, 2010 from: http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/fieldexperiences//pdfs/lessonplandirect.pdf

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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

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• CLRN. (2002). Lesson Plan Builder Worksheet. Retrieved June 5, 2010 from:

http://www.lessonplanbuilder.org/lessons/help.cfm

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• BCIT. (2003). Preparing Lesson Plan. BCIT Learning and Teaching Centre. Retrieved

July 9, 2010 from: http://www.bcit.ca/files/idc/pdf/htlessonplans.pdf

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Gagne, R.M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Kelle, J. M. (2005). Principle of Instructional Design (5th Edition). Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning, Inc.

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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/