Lesson Planning

Presented by:
Pn Suraya Harun

THINK

What is a lesson plan?

If I had eight
hours to chop down
a tree, Id spend six
hours sharpening
the axe
Abraham
Lincoln

What is a lesson plan

THINK

What is the purpose of a

lesson plan?

Lesson Plan
a) What you wish to teach in the lesson. (Aim and
Objective)
b) How you will teach it (Method Instructions)
c) What materials you will need to help you
(Resources)
d) How you will check that students have learned
(Assessment)
e) How will you check your performance (Evaluation)
f) What preparations you will do in case things dont
go as planned. (Contingency)

THINK

What to consider when

writing a lesson plan?

What to consider when writing a lesson

plan

Modified from sources: What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

What to consider when designing a lesson

plan?
Know
your
student
s

Know the
content
Know the
materials

Ability & interest levels

Backgrounds
Attention spans
Ability to work together in groups
Prior knowledge and learning
experiences
Special needs or accommodations
Learning preferences

What to consider when designing a lesson

plan?
Know
your
students

Know
the
content
Know the
materials

Subject matter that you will

be teaching
State/school district
curriculum guides
National/state curriculum
standards

What to consider when designing a

lesson plan?
Know
your
students
Know the
content

Know
the
materi
als

Technology
Software
Audio/visuals
Teacher mentors
Community resources
Equipment
Library resources
Local guest speakers

Key components of a lesson

plan

Key components of a lesson

plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipmen
ts
Procedure
Assessme
nt

Basic information about the

lesson
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Name of lesson
Contributor
Subject
Grade level
Instructional settings: Small
Group, Whole class
General Description of lesson
Standards

Key components of a lesson

plan
Profile

Objectiv
es

Materials/
Equipments

Determine what you want

students to learn and be able
to do
Focus on the concept or skill
which you intend to teach

Procedure
Assessmen
t

E.g. Organize, design and

prototype content-rich Web sites
that are easy to navigate and
search

Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

THINK

The types of instructional

materials

Key components of a lesson

plan
Profile
Objectives

Material
s/
Equipments

Materials

Procedure

Assessment

Power Point presentations (visual

aids)
Text Books
Journal Articles
Multimedia materials:
Instructional video or audio
Newspaper cutting
Flyers/brochures

Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

THINK

The equipment available

for the teacher

Key components of a lesson

plan
Profile
Objectives

Commonly used instructional

equipments

PowerPoint

Materials/

Equipme
nts

Media

Player

Computer equipment
Computer
Internet

Procedure

Assessment

Software applications

connection

Video equipment
Projector

Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

Key components of a lesson

plan
Profile
Objectives

Materials/
Equipment
s

Procedu
re
Assessment

Outlining the teaching process

Set Induction
Presentation
Practice
Production
Closure

Key components of a lesson

plan
Profile

Objectives

Materials/
Equipments

Procedure

Assessm
ent

Assess the outcome and to

what extent the objectives
were achieved
Ensure the assessment activity
is directly and explicitly tied to
the stated objectives.
Take time to reflect upon the
result,
result and revise the lesson
plan accordingly

Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment

THINK

The assessment activities

available for the teacher

Key components of a lesson

plan
Profile
Objectives

Some commonly used

assessment activities:

Materials/
Equipments

Procedure

Assessm
ent

quizzes
tests
independently performed
worksheets
cooperative learning activities
hands-on experiments
oral discussion
question-and-answer sessions

Assessment Methods

AND

Take time to reflect upon the

result,
result and revise the lesson
plan accordingly!

Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction

Madeline Hunter's Seven Step

Lesson Plan Model

The 5Es Model

Check handouts for
detailed information

Gagnes Nine
Events of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's Seven
Step Lesson
Plan Model

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

The 5Es Model

7.
8.
9.

Gain attention
Inform learners of objectives
Stimulate recall of prior learning
Present the stimulus
Provide learning guidance
Elicit performance (practice)
Provide feedback
Assess performance
Enhance retention and transfer

Gagnes Nine
Events of
Instruction

Step 1. Review

Step 2. Anticipatory Set

Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson Plan
Model

Step 3. Objective

Step 4. Input and modeling

Step 5. Checking understanding

The 5Es Model

Step 6. Guided practice

Step 7. Independent practice

Gagnes Nine
Events of
Instruction

Engage

Explore

Madeline
Hunter's Seven
Step Lesson
Plan Model

Explain

Elaborate

Evaluate

The 5Es
Model

NOW you are

prepared to teach
the lesson!

Activity

In teams of 2, read through the given

exemplary lesson plan, then

Review the key components of a lesson plan

Collaboratively design a lesson plan by
using the lesson plan template
Try to incorporate the strategies, techniques
and lesson plan models introduced before in
your lesson plan
Evaluate and revise your lesson.

Time: 30 minutes

Activity

Share your lesson plan with the class

Critique other groups lesson plans, and
discuss how to fix the existing problems:

learning objectives are clearly defined

Instructional materials, equipment,
techniques and strategies are appropriately
selected
Procedure is clearly stated
assessment activities are directly and explicitly
tied to the stated objectives

Reference

Omrod, J.E. (2008) Human Learning (5th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Education, Inc.
Madeline Hunter. (Year). Components of a Lesson Plan. Retrieved June 5,
2010 from:
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/fieldexperiences//pdfs/lessonplandirect.pdf
Lewis, Beth (2010). Top 8 Components of a Well-Written Lesson Plan.
Retrieved June 5, 2010 from:
http://k6educators.about.com/od/lessonplanheadquarters/tp/8_steps_lp.ht
m
CLRN. (2002). Lesson Plan Builder Worksheet. Retrieved June 5, 2010 from:
http://www.lessonplanbuilder.org/lessons/help.cfm
BCIT. (2003). Preparing Lesson Plan. BCIT Learning and Teaching Centre.
Retrieved July 9, 2010 from:
http://www.bcit.ca/files/idc/pdf/htlessonplans.pdf
Gagne, R.M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Kelle, J. M. (2005). Principle of
Instructional Design (5th Edition). Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning, Inc.
Teachnology (2010) What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan.
Retrieved July 5, 2010 from: http://www.teachnology.com/tutorials/teaching/lesson_plan/