Lesson planning training

1. Lesson Planning & Preparation
Teacher Training Programme -
General Module

2. Objectives
• - Understand the importance of lesson
planning
• - Learn components of effective lesson plans
• - Engage in collaborative planning
• - Evaluate and reflect on planning practices

3. Why Lesson Planning Matters
• - Provides structure to the teaching process
• - Ensures curriculum coverage
• - Helps manage classroom time and resources
• - Prepares for diverse learning needs

4. Key Components of a Lesson Plan
• - Learning Objectives
• - Introduction / Warm-Up
• - Instructional Steps
• - Activities / Practice
• - Assessment / Evaluation
• - Closure / Reflection

5. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy
• - Remembering
• - Understanding
• - Applying
• - Analyzing
• - Evaluating
• - Creating
• (Use verbs aligned with these levels in
objectives)

6. The 5E Model
• 1. Engage
• 2. Explore
• 3. Explain
• 4. Elaborate
• 5. Evaluate
• (A great method for inquiry-based lessons)

7. Lesson Plan Template
• - Topic:
• - Grade Level:
• - Duration:
• - Objectives:
• - Materials:
• - Procedures:
• - Assessment:
• - Reflection:

8. Common Mistakes in Lesson
Planning
• - Lack of clear objectives
• - Overloading content
• - Ignoring student needs
• - No assessment strategy
• - No time estimates

9. Activity: Lesson Plan Relay
• Objective: Collaborate to complete a lesson
plan in teams
• 1. Divide into groups
• 2. Complete partially filled lesson plans
• 3. Present to the group
• 4. Receive peer feedback

10. Reflection
• - What challenges do you face in planning?
• - How can collaboration improve your
planning?
• - What support do you need for better
preparation?

11. Summary
• - Planning is key to successful teaching
• - Use structured frameworks
• - Collaborate and reflect regularly
• - Use feedback to improve