1. By Yan Suo July 5, 2010 How to Make Lesson Plan

2. Think… What is a lesson plan?

3. What is a lesson plan A teacher’s detailed description of the courseof 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

4. Think… What is the purpose of a lesson plan?

5. Communicateto… You

6. Think… What to consider when writing a lesson plan?

7. What to consider when writing a lesson plan Modified from sources: What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

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

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

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

11. Key components of a lesson plan

12. Key components of a lesson plan Profile Objectives Materials/ Equipments Procedure Assessment Basic information about the lesson Name of lesson Contributor Subject Grade level Instructional settings: Small Group, Whole class General Description of lesson Standards

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 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

14. Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment Think… The types of instructional materials

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

16. Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment Think… The equipment available for the instructor

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

18. 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

19. 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 objectives. Take time to reflect upon the result, and revise the lesson plan accordingly

20. Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment Think… The assessment activities available for the instructor

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

22. AND… Take time to reflect upon the result, and revise the lesson plan accordingly!

24. Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model

25. The 5E’s ModelCheck handouts for detailed information

26. Three Lesson Plan Models 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

28. Step 2. Anticipatory Set

29. Step 3. Objective

30. Step 4. Input and modeling

31. Step 5. Checking understanding

32. Step 6. Guided practice

33. Step 7. Independent practiceGagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Plan Model The 5E’s Model

35. Explore

36. Explain

37. Elaborate

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

39. 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

40. 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 …

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