Page 5 - Educators Guide Book

Lesson Planning

Lessons should include the following:

1. Aim – A topic statement/question about what you are teaching

2. Instructional Objectives – Measurable actions that the child will demonstrate during the
lesson to show that he/she is learning what you are teaching

3. Hook – A way to engage the child in the lesson
4. Procedure – Your lesson should include 3 parts

• Direct Instruction – You teaching a concept
• Guided Practice – The child practicing the skill with your support

• Independent Work- Child completing the skill independently
5. Self-Reflection – An honest assessment of the effectiveness of your lesson

Questions to ask yourself when planning a lesson:

• What am I trying to teach my student?

• How will I connect it to other concepts that were previously taught?
• How will I introduce the lesson and engage my student?

• How will I assess if my student understands and has mastered what I taught?

• Do I have to provide background information for my student to understand this lesson?

• Do I have the necessary tools (i.e. visuals) to help my student understand what I am teaching?

• How will I include Direct Instruction, Guided Practice and Independent Work into my session?

• Am I able to move on to the next skill in the next session or does my student require
additional review?

• What skill should I teach next?

• Do I have to adjust my lesson next time I teach this concept?

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