Planning for Instruction
Lesson Planning
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To teach effectively and accurately manage a classroom, a teacher must adequately plan for instruction; Lesson plans serve as an excellent resource for teachers to stay organized, on task and achieve all goals and objectives on a given topic. Lesson planning is the perfect way to limit disruptions, follow a schedule, and maximize learning.
Preparing for a Lesson:
- Decide what is being taught
- Work backwards from final goal
- Browse Pinterest, Teachers Pay Teachers, and Google
- Consider IEPs and student interests
- Check QEP for appropriate competencies
- Create lesson plan filled with activities, structure, and enjoyment for students
Key Components for Success in Planning:
- Clear and precise objectives
- Engaging hook
- Diversity between tasks
- Differentiation for activities and back up activities
- List of materials
The Goldilock's Approach to Teaching
Lessons & Materials:
- Above level of understanding
- Not engaging
- Above interest level
Lessons & Materials:
- Below level of understanding
- Not engaging
- Constant review
Lessons & Materials:
- Fun and engaging
- Spark student interest
- Meaningful learning
- Flexible and easy to adapt
- Interactive
Too Hot!
Too Cold!
Just Right!
Students:
- Unmotivated
- Apprehensive
- Shut down
- Unable to learn
Students:
- No progression
- No risks involved
- Comfortable
- No learning taking place
Students:
- Creative and open minded
- Confident and independent
- Building life skills
- Cooperative
- More knowledgeable
Check out "lessons" for samples of work, lesson plans, and units.
"It is better to know how to learn than to know."
- Dr. Seuss
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