Lesson Plan Basics

Preparing to teach that class

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

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A basic lesson plan

• A lesson plan is an outline or script which is used to think through every class ahead of time as well to keep you on track while teaching.

• Lesson plans are created by the trainer as a supplement to the training material. They are not interchangeable with instructor manuals.

• Though this example is pretty standard, you don’t have to duplicate it exactly. Make one of your own that works for you.

• But first, understand each component and its importance.

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

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The Heading

The Heading is pretty self-explanatory. The information not only keeps you organized in the present, but will help you as you refer to it in the future.

Ceridian for Employees Punching In and Out 1/14/07 Pearl Creek

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

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The Time Component

Planning ahead for how long each portion will last keeps you on track during the lesson. This is in the left hand column so you can easily glance at it while teaching.

Ceridian for Employees 1/14/07 Pearl Creek

9:00 – 9:15

Punching In and Out

915 – 9:30

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

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The Objective Component

• Jot down the objective for that portion of the lesson. It should support the overall objective generally found in the instructor material.

• Remember that objectives are measurable and/or observable.

Ceridian for Employees 1/14/07 Pearl Creek

9:00 – 9:15 Trainees will know how to log into Ceridian.

Punching In and Out

915 – 9:30 Trainees will find the “Punch” button and understand its use.

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

EvaluationMaterialActivityObjectiveTime

The Activity Component

Ceridian for Employees 1/14/07 Pearl Creek

9:00 – 9:15 Trainees will know how to log into Ceridian.

Review The Peak – Locate the Ceridian link on The Peak.

Punching In and Out

915 – 9:30 Trainees will find the “Punch” button and understand its use.

• Enter User IDs and passwords.

• Change initial login password.

• Discuss when Punching is appropriate.

• Demonstrate that punching results in logging off.

• Under Activity, describe what will happen during this portion of the lesson.

• You can be as detailed or brief as you like, as long as you know what to do when you read it.

• Note that more than one activity can be listed for each objective and time slot.

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

EvaluationMaterialActivityObjectiveTime

The Material Component

Ceridian for Employees 1/14/07 Pearl Creek

9:00 – 9:15 Trainees will know how to log into Ceridian.

Review The Peak – Locate the Ceridian link on The Peak.

Punching In and Out

• Computers – network connections

• Ceridian manuals

User IDs and passwords from HR

915 – 9:30 Trainees will find the “Punch” button and understand its use.

• Enter User IDs and passwords.

• Change initial login password.

• Discuss when Punching is appropriate.

• Demonstrate that punching results in logging off.

List the materials you’ll want to have prepared ahead of time.

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

EvaluationMaterialActivityObjectiveTime

The Evaluation Component

Ceridian for Employees 1/14/07 Pearl Creek

9:00 – 9:15 Trainees will know how to log into Ceridian.

Review The Peak – Locate the Ceridian link on The Peak.

• Enter User IDs and passwords.

• Change initial login password.

Punching In and Out

• Computers – network connections

• Ceridian manuals

User IDs and passwords from HR

Didn’t need full 15 minutes.

HR didn’t provide logins for everyone.

915 – 9:30 Trainees will find the “Punch” button and understand its use.

• Discuss when Punching is appropriate.

• Demonstrate that punching results in logging off.

• Forgot to mention that only supervisors can correct punches.

• Lots of discussion and questions here.

After the lesson, use the Evaluation column to note what worked and what didn’t so that next time, you’ll know what to do differently.

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

EvaluationMaterialActivityObjectiveTime

Finishing Up

Ceridian for Employees 1/14/07 Pearl Creek

9:00 – 9:15 Trainees will know how to log into Ceridian.

Review The Peak – Locate the Ceridian link on The Peak.

• Enter User IDs and passwords.

• Change initial login password.

Punching In and Out

• Computers – network connections

• Ceridian manuals

User IDs and passwords from HR

Didn’t need full 15 minutes.

HR didn’t provide logins for everyone.

915 – 9:30 Trainees will find the “Punch” button and understand its use.

• Forgot to mention that only supervisors can correct punches.

• Lots of discussion and questions here.

• Enter User IDs and passwords.

• Change initial login password.

• Discuss when Punching is appropriate.

• Demonstrate that punching results in logging off.

• When finished, don’t throw the lesson plan away. File it for future reference.

• When it comes time to teach the class again, create a NEW lesson plan, duplicating the parts that worked and adjusting the parts that didn’t.

• You may want to refer to this plan for other classes in the future.

Lesson Plan

Module: ________________________ Subject: _______________________ Date: ________ Location: __________

EvaluationMaterialActivityObjectiveTime

Finishing Up

Questions?

Discussion?