The lesson plan is a vital guide for teachers to consider in implementing an effective teaching-learning process. In my teaching internship at SD Fastabiqul Khairat, I learned how they create a learning implementation plan known as Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP).

Similar to writing a Philippine lesson plan, teachers create RPP by detailing the learning competencies, objectives, methods, activities, sources and media, assessment, and learning materials. However, the main distinction would be that RPP includes the writing of learning theories, teaching models, and educational strategies while a Philippine detailed lesson plan requires comprehensive writing and description of the overall activities of the teacher and pupils during the lesson proper.

To be honest, creating a lesson plan is challenging. Adding to the difficulty was the curriculum/syllabus written in Bahasa. Luckily, my cooperating teacher, Ms. Fitrah allowed me to write lesson plans with the format that I am familiar with. However, for the purpose of comparison, reflection, and knowledge exchange with my mentoring teacher and lecturer, I challenge myself to write one lesson plan based on the format used by the school, one format that adheres to the 7E model, and another format that is used in the Philippines.

From the experience I had in writing the lesson plans, I gained some perspective and ideas on how lesson plans are unique from one country to another yet both are powerful, influential, and pivotal in the delivery of quality education.

Teaching starts with a plan. As such it is important to create an effective instructional plan that’ll serve as a guide in delivering a lesson.

During my teaching internship at SD Fastabiqul Khairat Samarinda, I was tasked to create three lesson plans for different grade levels. The subject was English for grades 2, grade 3, and grade 4. Each lesson plan is unique, from topic, and strategies, to format. 

For the grade 2 lesson plan, I utilize the 7 E model for active inquiry learning. The topic was "Comparative Adjectives". I implore games, and probing questions for a student-led discussion. For the grade 3 lesson plan, I follow the standard format used by the school for the English subject. The topic was "Adverbs of Manner". Cambridge material was used in the formulation and implementation of the lesson. For the grade 4 lesson plan, I employ the Filipino version of detailed lesson planning. The topic was "Punctuation Mark". I make use of musical intervention, collaborative games, student drive lectures, and enrichment activities for a student-centered teaching process.

In designing the lesson plan, I made sure to contextualize the lesson and instructional material. Further, I considered inclusivity inside the classroom, positive reinforcement, and smart use of words.