How to Make Lesson Plans

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By Yan Suo July 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

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?

Subject matter that you will be teaching  State/school district curriculum Know the guides content  National/state curriculum standards Know your students

Know the materials

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What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Technology  Software  Audio/visuals Know the  Teacher mentors content  Community resources Know the  Equipment materials  Library resources  Local guest speakers Know your students

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Key components of a lesson plan

Key components of a lesson plan Profile

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Basic information about the lesson 1.

Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment

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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

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Objectives

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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/ Equipments Procedure Assessment

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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

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/

Equipments

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Commonly used instructional equipments  Software

applications

PowerPoint  Media Player 

 Computer

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Computer  Internet connection 

Procedure Assessment

 Video 

equipment

Projector

Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives

Materials/ Equipments

Procedure Assessment

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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

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Materials/ Equipments Procedure

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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, result and revise the lesson plan accordingly

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

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The assessment activities available for the instructor

Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives

Materials/ Equipments Procedure

Assessment

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Some commonly used assessment activities:  quizzes  tests  independently

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

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

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Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction

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Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson

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The 5E’s Model Check handouts for detailed information

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model

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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

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model

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Step 1. Review

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Step 2. Anticipatory Set

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Step 3. Objective

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Step 4. Input and modeling

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Step 5. Checking understanding

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Step 6. Guided practice

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Step 7. Independent practice

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model

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Engage

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Explore

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Explain

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Elaborate

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Evaluate

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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

checklist

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and revise your lesson by using the lesson plan

Time: 30 minutes

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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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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.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/lesson_plan/