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

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

THINK…

What is the purpose of a lesson plan?

Communicate to…You

THINK…

What to consider whenwriting 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 standardsKnow 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 ObjectivesMaterials/

EquipmentsProcedure 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

or 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

objectives.

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

of

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

of

Instruction

Madeline

Hunter's

Seven Step

Lesson Plan

Model

The 5E’s

Model

Engage

Explore

Explain

Elaborate

Evaluate

Gagne’s

Nine Events

of

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

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/