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How to Make Lesson Plan Slide 2 THINK What is a lesson plan? Slide 3 What is a lesson plan description of the course A teachers detailed description of the course of instruction for an individual lesson. -- Wikipedia Dictionaries written guide definition and direction 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 Slide 4 THINK What is the purpose of a lesson plan? Slide 5 Communicate You Communicate to You Slide 6 THINK What to consider when writing a lesson plan? Slide 7 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 Slide 8 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 Slide 9 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 Slide 10 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 Slide 11 Key components of a lesson plan ProfileObjectives Materials/ Equipments ProcedureAssessment Slide 12 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 Slide 13 Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Determine what you want students to learn and be able to do conceptskill 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 Slide 14 THINK The types of instructional materials Materials/Equipment Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment Slide 15 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 or audio Job-aid Rubric Checklist Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials Slide 16 THINK The equipment available for the instructor Materials/Equipment Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment Slide 17 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 Slide 18 Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Outlining the STEPS of the teaching process Useful Instructional Strategies Useful Instructional Strategies Using the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan Using the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan Slide 19 Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment outcome Assess the outcome and to what extent the objectives were achieved objectives. Ensure the assessment activity is directly and explicitly tied to the stated objectives. reflect upon the result revise Take time to reflect upon the result, and revise the lesson plan accordingly Slide 20 THINK The assessment activities available for the instructor Assessment Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment Slide 21 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 Slide 22 reflect upon the resultrevise Take time to reflect upon the result, and revise the lesson plan accordingly! AND Slide 23 Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan ModelMadeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5Es Model Check handouts for detailed information Slide 24 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 Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5Es Model Slide 25 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 Slide 26 Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5Es Model Slide 27 Activity In teams of 2, read through the given exemplary lesson plan, thenexemplary lesson plan Review the key components of a lesson plan Collaboratively design a lesson plan by using the lesson plan templatelesson 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 checklistlesson plan checklist Time: 30 minutes Slide 28 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 Slide 29 Reference Omrod, J.E. 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