Unit 8 Objectives

At the end of this presentation the students will be able to:

 Define lesson plan and discuss its purposes
 Enlist the basic components of a lesson plan
 Explain lesson planning models
 Write down the steps to make a lesson plan
 Make lesson plans

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Lesson Planning

Definition:

“Outline of the important points of a lesson, arranged in the

order in which they are to be presented to students by the
teacher.”
For a successful and effective teaching, planning is the
first and the most important step.

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 Purposes/benefits of Lesson Planning

 A lesson plan is a road map of the instructions.

 It helps in achieving goals and objectives, and same can
be said on the part of the students.
 It helps to get rid of problems or avoid them.
 It gives a reality check of everyday performance.
 It improves the habit and attitude of the students.
 It improves the teaching skills.

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Conti…

 It makes teaching ordinary and easy.

 It makes the teacher organized during teaching.
 Lesson planning determines when to include the
interesting facts to attract the students’ attention.
 It enables the teacher to impart the things the
students can do at the best of their abilities.

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 Basic components of lesson plan

 3-5 lesson objectives

 Content to be covered

 Activities/strategies (lecture, group work, problem-solving,

etc.)
 Resources and materials needed (including technology)

 Timing

 Assessment/ Evaluation

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What to consider when
designing 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
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What to consider when designing a lesson
plan?
• Subject matter that you will be
• teaching

• State/school district curriculum

• guides

• National/state curriculum standards

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Equipments required

• Technology

• Software

• Audio/visuals

• Teacher mentors

• Community resources

• Equipment

• Library resources

• Local guest speakers

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Key components of a lesson plan

• Basic information about the lesson

• Name of lesson

• Contributor

• Subject

• Grade level

• Instructional settings: Small Group,

• Whole class

• General Description of lesson

• Standards

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The types of instructional
materials
• Materials

• Power Point presentations (visual aids)

• Text Books

• Journal Articles

• Multimedia materials: Instructional video or audio

• Checklist

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The equipment available for
the instructor

• Commonly used instructional Equipments:

• Software applications

• PowerPoint

• Media Player

• Computer equipment

• Computer

• Internet connection

• Video equipment

• Projector

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The assessment activities available for the
instructor

• Quizzes

• Tests

• Independently Performed Worksheets

• Cooperative Learning Activities

• Hands-on Experiments

• Oral Discussion

• Question-and-answer Sessions
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Lesson planning Models
The following classic lesson planning models are most
popular in lesson planning. These are:
1. Gagne’s frame work for instructional development,

2. Hunter’s seven steps of lesson planning and

3. The 5 E's lesson planning model

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 Gagne’s frame work for instructional
development
 Gaining attention
 Informing learners of the objective
 Stimulating recall of prior learning
 Presenting the content
 Providing learning guidance
 Providing opportunities to practice
 Providing feedback (information about how to
improve)
 Assessing performance (exam, tests, papers)
 Enhancing retention and transfer

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 Madeline Hunter’s Seven Steps Lesson Plan
Getting Students Ready to Learn
o 1.Review
o 2.Anticipatory set
o 3.Stating the objective

Instruction
o 4.Input and modeling

Checking for Understanding

o 5.Check for understanding
o 6.Guided practice (provide feedback without grading)

Independent Practice
o 7.Independent practice (usually for a graded

assignment)
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 5 E’s of Lesson Planning

 Engage
 Explore
 Explain
 Elaborate
 Evaluate

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 Levels of Abstraction

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 Steps In Lesson Planning

 Outline learning objectives

 Develop the introduction/content

 Plan the specific learning activities (the main body of the

lesson)
 Plan to check for understanding

 Develop a conclusion and a preview

 Create a realistic timeline

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