Lesson plan
Lesson Plan is a term applied to the statement of objectives to be realized and the methods to be used in the attainment of such objectives within a specified time.
Importance of Lesson Planning:
1. It helps the teachers to be systematic and orderly;
2. It delimits the field to be taught for a certain class period;
3. It prevents waste and unnecessary repetitions of lessons already taken up;
4. Forces consideration of objectives, selection of subject matter, selection of procedures, planning of activities and preparation or test; it serves as an inventory of what the children have already learned
Parts of a Lesson Plan
What are the important parts of a good lesson plan? Most lesson plans have the following parts:
1. Objectives or targets or foci or thrusts;
2. Subject matter;
3. Teaching materials;
4. Procedure or strategies; and
5. Assignment or agreement.
Objectives may be general or specific. A general aim is usually broad in scope and may be the objective of a course or a unit lesson. On the other hand, specific objectives refer to the purposes of the lesson for a particular time or day. A general objective cannot be attained in one meeting with the class or in one day's lesson.
Specific subject matter its sources textbooks, library, references, surfed information via net, web sites, etc. - should be stated in the lesson plan. Although less emphasis is placed today on facts and information as an outcome of education, still they are indispensable.
Materials are necessary aids to teaching and should be included in a lesson plan. They include teaching aids and devices, such as maps, graphs, pictures, objects, slides, radio, TV, personal computers, and film strips/ movies.
Procedure or Methodology is a very important part of the lesson. This includes both teacher and pupil activity in a detailed and organized plan. We know that differences among students exist. We also know that there are various theories of learning, and that people learn in different in different ways.
Assignment acts as an agreement between the teacher and the student that there is something to be done the next time they meet.
Daily lesson plans may be classified as:
(1) Detailed,
(2) Semi-detailed, and
(3) Brief.
Components of a Lesson Plan
I. Objectives - States the aims which the lesson seeks to achieve They are expected to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Result-Oriented or Realistic and Time-bounded (SMART).
II. Subject Matter - States the topic of the titles of selections, books used and the relevant page numbers. Materials and values to be infused are also indicated.
III. Learning Activities- These are the different activities to be undertaken to realize the objectives.
IV. Evaluation - The test usually given to determine whether the students have mastered the lessons or not. This is the part of the lesson plan that gives feedback to the teachers.
V. Assignment - This provides the topic for discussion for the next meeting or the additional activities to reinforce student learning.
In traditional lesson planning, the following generally constitute the format:
I. Objectives
A. Terminal objective
B. Evaluation objective
II. Subject Matter
A. Unit
B. Specific Topic
C. Reference and page (s)
III. Materials
A. Visual aids to be used (Don't include chalk and blackboard.)
IV. Procedure
A. Opening Activity
B. Developmental Activity
C. Closing Activity
V. Commitment, Assignment, Homework