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LESSON PLANNING. An introduction & overview. Lesson Plan. Type of plan depends on learning required Eg skill v knowledge v facilitation 2 functions A strategy or plan for teaching A series of cues. Learning Outcomes. Must identify learning aims & objectives Aim of lesson
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LESSON PLANNING An introduction & overview
Lesson Plan • Type of plan depends on learning required • Eg skill v knowledge v facilitation • 2 functions • A strategy or plan for teaching • A series of cues
Learning Outcomes • Must identify learning aims & objectives • Aim of lesson • Why lesson / course / session is being done • Objectives of the lesson • What do you want the students to be able to do by the end of the lesson
Aims & Objectives The rational and justification behind the learning SMART!
SMART • Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Realistic • Timely
Benefits of Lesson Planning • Time • Helps to keep you to time • Learning Outcomes • Ensures all outcomes are achieved • Tutor activity • Specifies teaching strategies including key questions • Student activity • What the student will be doing – try and change activities regularly approx every 15 mins • Assessment • Assesses students learning • Resources • A check list and prompt for resources
Preparation • Know your students. • “one size does not fit all!” • General Objective / overall session aim. • Learning outcomes / objectives.
Objectives / outcomes • S • M • A • R • T
Blooms Taxonomy • 3 types of learning • Cognitive • Knowledge and intellectual skills. • Affective • Emotions e.g enthusiasm, motivation, attitudes. • Psychomotor • Motor skills
The learner will list the different learning styles. The learner will explain the different learning styles. The learner will justify the value of LLL.
Learning contract • What can the learner expect from you? • What do you expect from the learner?
Effective Presentations Presenter Resources Environment
Environment • Room layout • Temperature • Lighting • Relaxed atmosphere • Music
Resources • Use effectively • Vary teaching aids through the session • Flipchart • Whiteboards • OHP • PowerPoint • Handouts • Audio-visual
DO Write in large letters Be concise Use for brainstorming Pre-prepare DON’T Clutter with too many words Flip pages Flipchart
DO Use bullets Keep concise Prepare professionally Use large font Watch spelling DON’T Leave on too long Clutter Avoid handwritten Skip points Overhead Projector
DO Prepare equipment Know how to use Use bullets Keep concise Check background Use clipart DON’T Use unless confident Overkill – ‘Death by PowerPoint’ PowerPoint
Confident Enthusiastic Knowledgeable Prepared / Structured Clear & concise Good pace Time management Group interaction Use of anecdotes Approachable No barriers Good voice projection Eye contact Dress Presenter
YOUR BODY CANNOT KEEP A SECRET!! • Posture • Can indicate how you feel • Appearance • Will have an impact • Dress • Be Smart • Facial • Your face is a window • Eye contact • Maintain but don’t concentrate on one person
Nervousness EVERYONE SUFFERS FROM NERVES!!
Common reasons for nerves • Fear of failure • Fear of appearing foolish • Fear of breakdown • Sense of inferiority • Isolated Nerves can be good but must be controlled
Controlling Nerves • Prepare • Identify main points • Plan & structure • Prepare notes & teaching aids • Know your subject – be informed • Know your objectives • Know your audience • Practice
Delivery • Influences impact • Good voice & pace • Humour • Eye contact • Avoid fidgeting • Be natural – be yourself! • Good preparation is MORE than half the battle RELAX & BE CONFIDENT