Overview of Lesson Plans | Origin: ED109
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Preparing and Creating Lesson Plans --> Overview of Lesson Plans
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The tip to save lesson plans in case of [my] illness is helpful :)
From this module, I learned the importance of writing a clear, student-focused rationale and a detailed procedure in my lesson plans. A concise rationale keeps the lesson meaningful and relevant, while a well-structured procedure guides the flow of instruction and supports effective time management. I also see the value of keeping organized lesson plans and a lesson plan folder so I can easily refer back to past materials and improve my instruction each time I teach the course. I plan to apply these strategies to stay consistent, prepared, and more effective in the classroom.
The reminder to keep printed documentation organized to have your lesson plans readily available was extremely valuable.
It's good practice to save lesson plans so that way if admin comes in to observe they would be able to follow along.
Saving lesson plans helps you and others when you are out and adjusting lectures in the future, so that you may mix it up to keep it interesting.
This had me thinking about the importance of the lesson cycle. I have always been one that likes to plan, run, and reflect. That makes documenting plans with clear objectives, aligned standards, and structured procedures important...it affords you an opportunity identify and keep what works and iterate on those items that could have played out better.
I learned the importance of keeping a detailed lesson plan and to keep paper copies in case a sub needs to fill in.
Organize!Organize!Organize!
It is important to document your lesson plans so that you can access them in the future. These plans should be organized and kept in a folder so that when you need to prepare another lesson plan, it will save you time and can be used as a guide on what you've done in the past. You can assess what went well and what you can add to make it even better.
Accurate lesson plans will aid in time management as well as help the students understand the relevance of the material
I am currently in the process of writing a lesson plan with 13 different objectives. I think it would be an asset to have a printed copy of the lesson plan in case the computers crash again and all material is lost.
Saving lesson plans and making reflections on them after class is great for the next course.
Lesson plans are living documents that will evolve and grow throughout your instructional career. They should be revisited and refined regularly as you gain experience, respond to students needs, and incorporate new strategies, tools and industry updates.
As instructors develop in maturity, the detail that is included in lesson plans may decrease; however, it is important and constructive for instructors to continue to revise and improve lesson plans to accommodate content that has evolved, such as standards or technology innovations.
I learned the importance of a documented lesson plan and how it is useful for my lessons and other faculty members. I will use a lesson plan to help me stay on track and to ensure that I am meeting the objective for the lesson.
Comment on Frances Diaz's post: Well said, I agree with that a hundred percent.
Keep on track and accomplish learning objectives
It is important to keep a folder of lesson plans and to follow your lessons.
Lesson planning and record keeping go hand in hand. The adjustments to your lesson plans can be reflected back on with well-kept notes and reviewable and available for immediate application should it fit.
