Comment on Francisco Gonzalez's post: I agree and the reminder was helpful
I enjoyed the reminder to stay organized and to keep documenting lesson plans - even if we have years of teaching experience.
I started using spiral notebooks to writing down my lesson plans and reflection/next steps.
On one page, I write the date and outline for the lesson plan. On the opposite page, I note what was covered - how the lesson unfolded, any key things to keep in mind, and then list next steps (either for next class, for a follow up assignment, or what needs to be introduced, reinforced, interacted with, etc.) I sometimes note if a particular student seemed to wrestle with content or if feedback from students was interactive. I might even write down discussion questions that were effective or not effective.
This journal really are in handy when I had to miss school for a week for something the university needed. The week was busy and wen I returned to classes the following week, I opened the journals for each class and knew excel where I left off, which I am not sure would have happened if I had to solely relay on memory.
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I learned that lesson plans are the foundation of a good course. That organization is key in developing lesson plans and that printing them out and keeping them in a folder is the best way to keep them.
Organization is key. I struggle with keeping my plans and ideas organized because I jot them down in so many different places!
Provide students a why on the subjects they are learning.
I need lesson plans to help me stay organized and on schedule with course content. It helps to ensure that the learning objectives are aligned with the other classes as well. It also keeps me prepared for the unexpected.
Flexibility is key in adapting your lesson plans to incorporate current information. Stay curious, open to learning, and proactive in seeking out new knowledge to ensure your lessons remain dynamic, engaging, and up to date.
I enjoyed the lesson plan organization section and its importance for following up or referring to learning objectives previously covered. I will use the binder idea for a new delivery I will pilot this Fall.
Organization is key to keeping your classes on track
You need to give a direction to your class or else if can go off course.
Lesson plans need to be updated to keep current with industry needs.
Rationale portion of the lesson plan which I've rarely used before.
Staying current and relevant on the subject matter keeps the student and instructors engaged.
The requirements an organization of course content
Your lesson pans will help in current and future planning, as well as providing a quick reference back to previous lessons so you're not searching for them in various computer folders
Lesson plans are a crucial part of the teaching process. By thinking through and documenting the process of teaching every class, you cover all essential information in an efficient way, and you prepare for all eventualities: continuity, administrative requirements, unforeseen circumstances, etc.
Lesson plans help provide direction, sequence and structure. It's always a great idea to keep your lesson plans; especially so that your director can follow along show you be evaluated.
Keeping things simple and to the point, organized and staying on time is key to teaching what you need to in the amount of time givin.
Lesson plans should be comprehensive and well-researched w/ documented sources of information covered. Continually refine the plan adding fresh relevance. The better documented a lesson plan is the better equipped it can be for anyone else who needs to teach the lesson.
