Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Instructional Planning

Out of my teaching experience, I figured out that planning is one of the most important factors that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching. I have the designed the following lesson plan form based on the preparation book that the school has provided us with. I find this form more practical since I can fill it and organize my weekly plan accordingly.

Saint Joseph School

Cornet Chahwan

Middle School Division

Lesson Plan Form - Science Department

TEACHERS

SUBJECT

GRADE

TEXTBOOK

DATE

CHAPTER/SECTION

PAGES TO BE COVERED

LESSON OUTLINE + ESTIMATED TIME PER OBJECTIVE

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WARM UP / MOTIVATION + ESTIMATED TIME

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TEACHING AIDS CHECKLIST

Textbook

Handout

Worksheet / Extra Drills

Blackboard

Overhead Projector

Laboratory

Lab. Tray

TV + Video/DVD Player


EVALUATION TECHNIQUES CHECKLIST

ESTIMATED DURATION

Oral Recitation

Drop Quiz

Assigned Quiz

HOMEWORK

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I proposed this sample the coordinators and they asked me to prepare a sample for them to be able to evaluate properly. So I prepared the following sample and presented it to them:

§ Lesson Plan Form Sample for a Chemistry Chapter to be Covered in Three Periods

TEACHER

Petra Bou Hadir

SUBJECT

Chemistry

GRADE

7

TEXTBOOK

Chemical Building Blocks – Science Explorer

DATE

October 2nd – 5th 2008

CHAPTER/SECTION

Appendix A: Laboratory Safety

PAGES TO BE COVERED

178 - 179

LESSON OUTLINE + ESTIMATED TIME PER OBJECTIVE

1. Differentiate between the different danger symbols (30 min)

§ Using a transparency illustrating the different danger symbols and their corresponding indications

§ Demonstrating various products carrying labeled with danger symbols

2. Justify laboratory precautions (40 min)

§ Emphasizing Lab safety and elaborating on the risks faced during a Lab session and the measures needed for protection

3. Identify laboratory glassware (40 min)

§ Demonstrating a selection of lab glassware and briefly explaining the function of each item

§ Emphasizing correct spelling

4. Class work: Complete the Worksheet (20 min)

WARM UP / MOTIVATION + ESTIMATED TIME

Importance of Laboratory Safety 5 min

TEACHING AIDS CHECKLIST

Textbook

ü

Handout

Worksheet / Extra Drills

ü

Blackboard

ü

Overhead Projector

ü

Laboratory

Lab. Tray

ü

TV + Video/DVD Player

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES CHECKLIST

ESTIMATED DURATION

Oral Recitation

Drop Quiz

Assigned Quiz

ü

15 min

HOMEWORK

Study p. 178 - 179 + worksheet

The coordinators gave me their approval to continue using this form and I am using it now to prepare and plan ahead for all my lessons.

When I first started writing lesson plans, the hardest task for me was timing the different parts of the lesson and knowing exactly how many minutes to assign to each objective… But with experience and with the help of the teacher’s guide, the teacher becomes more and more proficient and accurate in timing his/her lessons.

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