1. By Yan Suo
July 5, 2010
How to Make Lesson Plan

2. THINK…
What is a lesson plan?

3. What is a lesson plan
 A teacher’s detailed description of the
course of instruction for an individual lesson.
 -- Wikipedia Dictionaries
 A lesson plan is a written guide for trainers
plans in order to achieve the intended learning
outcomes. It provides specific definition and
direction on learning objectives, equipment,
instructional media material requirements, and
conduct of the training.
 -- Education Dictionaries

4. THINK…
What is the purpose of a
lesson plan?

5. Communicate to… You

6. THINK…
What to consider when
writing a lesson plan?

7. What to consider when writing a lesson plan
• Ability & interest levels
• Backgrounds
• Attention spans
• Ability to work together in groups
• Prior knowledge and learning
experiences
• Special needs or accommodations
• Learning preferences
Know your
students
• Subject matter that you will be teaching
• State/school district curriculum guides
• National/state curriculum standards
Know the content
• Technology, software, audio/visuals,
teacher mentors, community resources,
equipment, library resources, local guest
speakers, etc.
Know the
instructional
materials
Modified from sources: What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

8. 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

9. 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

10. What to consider when designing a lesson
plan?
Know
your
students
Know the
content
Know
the
material
s
 Technology
 Software
 Audio/visuals
 Teacher mentors
 Community resources
 Equipment
 Library resources
 Local guest speakers

11. Key components of a lesson plan
Profile Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure Assessment

12. Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipment
s
Procedure
Assessmen
t
 Basic information about the lesson
1. Name of lesson
2. Contributor
3. Subject
4. Grade level
5. Instructional settings: Small Group,
Whole class
6. General Description of lesson
7. Standards

13. Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile
Objective
s
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessment
 Determine what you want students
to learn and be able to do
 Focus on the concept or skill
which you intend to teach
 E.g. Organize, design and prototype
content-rich Web sites that are easy
to navigate and search

14. THINK…
The types of instructional
materials
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

15. Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessment
 Materials
 Power Point presentations (visual
aids)
 Text Books
 Journal Articles
 Multimedia materials: Instructional
video or audio
 Job-aid
 Rubric
 Checklist
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

16. THINK…
The equipment available for
the instructor
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

17. Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipmen
ts
Procedure
Assessment
 Commonly used instructional
equipments
 Software applications
 PowerPoint
 Media Player
 Computer equipment
 Computer
 Internet connection
 Video equipment
 Projector
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

18. Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedur
e
Assessment
 Outlining the STEPS of the teaching
process
 Useful Instructional Strategies
 Using the Appropriate Technique in
Your Lesson Plan

19. Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessme
nt
 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, and revise the lesson plan
accordingly

20. THINK…
The assessment activities
available for the instructor
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment

21. Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessme
nt
 Some commonly used assessment
activities:
 quizzes
 tests
 independently performed worksheets
 cooperative learning activities
 hands-on experiments
 oral discussion
 question-and-answer sessions

22. Take time to reflect upon the
result, and revise the lesson
plan accordingly!
AND…

23.  Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction
 Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson
Plan Model
 The 5E’s Model
Check handouts for
detailed information

24. 1. Gain attention
2. Inform learners of objectives
3. Stimulate recall of prior learning
4. Present the stimulus
5. Provide “learning guidance
6. Elicit performance (practice)
7. Provide feedback
8. Assess performance
9. Enhance retention and transfer
Gagne’s
Nine Events
of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson Plan
Model
The 5E’s
Model

25.  Step 1. Review
 Step 2. Anticipatory Set
 Step 3. Objective
 Step 4. Input and modeling
 Step 5. Checking understanding
 Step 6. Guided practice
 Step 7. Independent practice
Gagne’s
Nine Events
of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson Plan
Model
The 5E’s
Model

26.  Engage
 Explore
 Explain
 Elaborate
 Evaluate
Gagne’s
Nine Events
of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson Plan
Model
The 5E’s
Model

27. 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
 Useful Instructional Strategies
 Using the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan
 Evaluate and revise your lesson by using the
lesson plan checklist
 Time: 30 minutes

28. 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
 …

29. 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.htm
 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.teach-
nology.com/tutorials/teaching/lesson_plan/