A lesson plan has four main elements: objectives, content, methods of organizing content and activities, and conclusion. It is important that the objectives align with the intended learning outcomes and account for student characteristics and previous knowledge. When planning a lesson, teachers should refer to the scheme of work to pick an appropriate topic, decide on objectives and learning outcomes, ways to structure the lesson, activities, and ensure a balance of variety. A lesson plan should be formatted with sections for objectives, learning outcomes, previous knowledge, materials, and a conclusion.

1. EDU555 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
WEEK 8 (LESSON PLAN)

2. Lesson Plan
• A lesson plan varies according to subject
• Purposes
–To help teachers plan and organize the
lesson
–To help teachers keep a record of the work
done
–To guide teachers during instruction

3. Parts of a Lesson Plan
• A lesson plan should contain four main
elements:
–The objectives of the lesson, and the
intended learning outcome
–The contents of the lesson
–The methods of organizing the content and
the activities
–The conclusion and follow-up activities

4. Important Factors in a Lesson Plan
• The objectives and the learning outcomes it
sets out to achieve
• Students characteristics
• Previous knowledge of the students
• Tasks and materials
• Time allocation

5. The Normal Procedures of Planning a
Lesson
• Refer to the scheme of work and pick the
appropriate topic
• Decide the objectives and learning outcomes
of the lesson
• Decide on ways to stage the lesson
• Decide on the activities
• Check for the balance and variety

6. Format of a Lesson Plan
Form: …………… Date: …….
Level of Proficiency: …………… Time: …….
Topic: ………………………………
Objectives: ……………………………………………….
Learning Outcomes: ………………………………………
……………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………...
Previous Knowledge:
……………………...........................
Materials: …………………………………………………..
REAL FORMAT TO BE USED

7. Conclusion
• A lesson plan needs a careful planning
• A teacher needs to make sure that the lesson
plan is suitable to the students, achievable
and practical to carry out within the time
allocated.