Overview of the Lesson Plan

From Teach

• Too much prescriptive planning tends to work against good-quality lessons. (Cowley 2006)

Contents 1 Careful planning of lessons: 2 Format 3 Content 4 Delivery and Time Management 5 Guaranteed to Succeed 6 Improve Self-discipline

Careful planning of lessons:

• Be ready for pupils' entry.
• Know how to cope with interruption.
• Know what to teach.
• Know the pupils’ names.
• Have work ready for pupils who finish early.

Format

1. Give them a map of the lesson. (Cowley 2006)
2. Keep the tasks short and focussed. (Cowley 2006)
3. Keep the lessons varied -- e.g. brainstorming, group-work, project work, writing, note-taking. (Cowley 2006)
4. Give the pupils details of what you want them to achieve. (Cowley 2006)
5. Give them details at the end of the lesson of what they have achieved. (Cowley 2006)

Content

1. Make it fun. (Cowley 2006)
2. Make it sensory. (Cowley 2006)
3. Use lots of props and resources. (Cowley 2006)
4. Make it topical and relevant. (Cowley 2006)
5. Make it big, colourful and eye-catching. (Cowley 2006)
6. Turn abstract concepts into concrete activities. (Cowley 2006)

Delivery and Time Management

1. The start and end of each lesson are crucial to class control. Spend whatever time is necessary to settle them. (Cowley 2006)
2. Start with a whole-class focus. (Cowley 2006)
3. Take regular breaks. (Cowley 2006)
4. Always aim to finish early. (Cowley 2006)
5. Pull the class together for a review. (Cowley 2006)
6. Send them away in the right frame of mind. (Cowley 2006)

Guaranteed to Succeed

• The Computer Room! (Cowley 2006)
• Show a Video. (Cowley 2006)
• Create an engaging lesson. (Cowley 2006)
• Bring in an outside helper. (Cowley 2006)

Improve Self-discipline

• Use a meditation exercise. (Cowley 2006)