Preparation for Lesson Planning | Origin: ED109
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Preparing and Creating Lesson Plans --> Preparation for Lesson Planning
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I like the idea of students finding websites that they can share with the group!
From this module, I learned how important it is to intentionally get to know students at the start of a course through icebreakers, information sheets, and conversations that help build a full picture of their backgrounds and experiences. I also learned the value of sharing a bit about myself to create connection and trust. Moving forward, I plan to use pretests and early check-ins to better understand what students already know so I can plan lessons that meet them where they are. By considering class length, pacing, and student readiness, I can adjust instruction to support both advanced and struggling learners, creating a more balanced and effective learning environment
The use of pretests to gain student insight was an excellent takeaway.
Comment on Julian Watson's post: I love using this in my classes. Depending on the lesson I am teaching I will ask students to find websites that answers questions that have come up during discussions or to seek answers to questions I provide to them. I ask them to send me the links of the sites they have used, which in turn helps me to keep refreshing the content I provide to the students.
Knowing the subject, knowing your students and planning prior to instruction allow great classroom flow.
Knowing your subject matter and your audience is key. Never assume everyone is at the same level.
This unit has been affirming, reinforcing the importance of establishing a consistent routine in lesson planning. It's good to be reminded of the value of assessing students' prior knowledge and organizing resources early, which makes instruction more focused, effective, and impactful. It has always been my goal to be intentional about preparation so that the lessons I development build on what students already know.
I learned that's it important to be prepared and have extra materials to incase my lecture runs short giving students to much free time makes them loose compresences.
Good Lesson planning involves making sure content is relevant and up-to-date.
Good lesson planning is important..Also to keep students alert.No Boredom!
I learned that you should have additional activities planned/prepared in case you go through your lesson plan too quickly. I will have different activities, such as case studies or Kahoot in case I finish all the content within 25 minutes. Also, it is important to assess how much students know about the topic to provide a useful and effective lesson plan.
1 Find out what your student know and do not know about
2. Teach to the lowest level.. Remember not every one knows everything
3. Pre-Test
Taking the time to perform a lesson plan that the students can relate to and keep the students active as my course is primarily hands on evolutions.
Effective lesson planning is essential to keeping students engaged and on track.
Involving your students in areas of lesson planning can engage them in ways that are consistent with their learning styles and exploit opportunities for them to share experiences when they are already familiar with the subject matter. This is a technique that will allow the instructor to avoid boredom and utilize the class time in an efficient and effective manner.
I learned that it is important to be prepared and that you should get to know the background of your students.
I've learned that effective lesson planning is not just about content coverage but also about maximizing every minute of classroom time.
I'll proactively plan and ensure instructional time is not wasted but verify students remain engaged and challenged throughout the entire classroom period, and most importantly in any case keep extra material prepared for lessons that may have additional time.
Lesson plans help keep time managed and topics organized, and clear guidance. I also like a pre test to see what the students know already so i can build on the knowledge they have.
A well-prepared lesson plan helps create a smooth and meaningful learning experience for all students.
