Full Description
Developed by two educators with experience in both elementary and secondary classrooms, Writing Effective Lesson Plans details a unique a step-by-step procedure designed to streamline the process of lesson planning and make teaching smoother and more efficient. Coined the "Five-Star Lesson Plan" by the authors, this model consists of five classic components: lesson description, goals and objectives, materials and tools, procedures, and reflective assessment and evaluation. This workbook guides beginning and experienced teachers through each step to create lesson plans that best meet the needs of every student. It also explores the inherent challenges to effective lesson planning, such as time efficiency, knowledge construction, skill development, involving the students' families, and implementing your plan. With its mix of concise theory and hands-on activities, this book is a one-stop resource encouraging a deep and thoughtful approach to a skill that is often not sufficiently developed in teacher preparation programs.
Contents
PrefaceChapter 1: Structure and Stages of DevelopmentComing to terms on defining and designing a planSo, what is a lesson plan?Stages of Lesson Plan Development PreparationDevelopmentImplementation of Instructional MethodologiesReflectionLesson Plans DesignsStructuring a Lesson PlanA Generic Lesson Plan Putting all togetherWhat is in the lesson plan?Sequencing Lesson ComponentsFrom Whole to PartFrom Part to WholeChapter 2: Lesson descriptionAn Overview of the 5-Star Lesson Plan1. Description2. Goals and Objectives3. Materials and Tools4. Procedure5. Reflective Assessment and EvaluationComing to Terms over DescriptionDateSubjectTopicGradeYour Turn: Practice SheetsChapter 3: Goals and objectivesOverview of Goals and ObjectivesComing to Terms over Goals and ObjectivesPrior KnowledgeGoalsObjectivesTANGIBLE ObjectivesTargetsAcculturatesNegotiatesGuidesIntegratesBuildsLimitsEngagesStandardsBasic VocabularyYour Turn: Practice SheetsChapter 4: Materials and toolsOverview of Materials and ToolsComing to Terms over Materials and ToolsEducational Technology Applications in the Lesson Word processor VideoEmail Web browserAudio ProjectionHandouts, Realia, and ManipulativesDesigning an Elementary ClassroomDesigning a Secondary ClassroomYour Turn: Practice SheetsChapter 5: ProcedureOverview of ProcedureComing to Terms over ProcedureTypes of proceduresNew Material Module and Its ImplementationHomework Checking Module and Its ImplementationComing to Terms over Strategies and ActivitiesActivitiesIntroduction ActivitiesNew Material PresentationStudent ActivitiesVarious StrategiesReadingInformation SearchObservationConstructionWritingDrawingListeningSolving Life's ProblemsCalculatingClosureActivities and PracticeFieldworkHomework/Extension and Community-based ActivitiesAn Iterative Instructional ModelFinal Thoughts and TermsTo Sum UpYour Turn: Practice SheetsChapter 6: Reflective Assessment and EvaluationOverview of Reflective Assessment and EvaluationComing to Terms over Assessment and EvaluationGradingStudent-Teacher-Parent Conference Learning Assessment and RevisionTestingAuthentic Assessment and Evaluation and MetacognitionYour Turn: Practice SheetsChapter 7: Time Efficiency in Teaching and LearningComing to Terms over TimeResearch of the Effects of TimeTiming Lesson ActivitiesComing to Terms over Time Management and Lesson VariablesTime for Self-Directed LearningTime LogsTeaching TimeTime in an Asynchronous EnvironmentChapter 8: Knowledge Construction and Skill Development Coming to Terms over Organizing, Structuring and Modeling in EducationOrganizing, Structuring and Modeling in EducationOther Approaches to Lesson PlanningChapter 9: Course and Lesson: Strategic and Tactical PlanningComing to terms over a lesson position in the courseAn Algorithm of a Lesson PlanChapter 10: Implementing the PlanAppreciating Students' DiversityState Standards and District BenchmarksThe Principle of Balance in a Lesson PlanLesson ExecutionAffective ComponentLesson Assessment and RevisionTeacher's Lesson CollectionYour Turn - Practice SheetsChapter 11: Extending the Lesson Plan to HomeThe First and Most Important TeachersAcademics in ActionAn Approach to HomeworkChapter 12: Teacher professional competenceComing to Terms over Professional CompetenceFive Fundamental Competencies Methodological ConcernsAppendicesA: Lesson Plan Development Guidelines for Students' Course ProjectB: Lesson Plan Development Assignments for Teacher CandidatesC: Practice: Analyzing Lesson PlansD: Sample Lesson PlansE: 5-Star Lesson Plan WorksheetGlossarySuggested ReadingsIndex
