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Quality Lesson Planning Assistance on the Web
By Kathy Keating
Overview
Lesson plans Tools for activating educational goals Recipes for preparation to instruct Effective planning = successful teaching
Is there help on the internet?Yes! Inspiration, ideas Resources: teacher references, information, activities, worksheets, etc.
1. Title or Theme2. Demographics3. Statement of Intent4. Rationale5. Procedures6. Teacher Reflection7. Resources
Lesson Plans: The College of St.Rose
Format
CSR Lesson Plan: Steps 1, 2 & 3
1. Title or Theme for Lesson Specific focus of this lesson
2. Demographics Description of target pupil
population: grade level, age range, setting, number of pupils and staff
3. Statement(s) of Intent Purpose of the lesson Objectives: “Student Will Be Able
To…”
Step 4: Rationale This should answer the question
“Why teach this content?” and it should be drawn from: New York State Learning Standards New York State Curriculum Guides Local curriculum guides
Many of these guides are available online!
NY State Education Department Website
http://usny.nysed.gov/teachers/curriculum.html
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Step 5: Procedures This includes step-by-step details of
the implementation of the lesson Organizes the instruction of the topic Focuses on meeting objectives
Aligns goals with actions Includes assessment of learning
How will the teacher assess whether the student has learned the lesson?
Help on the Web Idea and information sites
.org, .gov sites – information is usually updated frequently, and accuracy is more reliable
http://www.usmint.govhttp://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/http://www.thinkquest.org/library/
Help on the Web- cont’d.
Idea and information sites- cont’d .com sites – widely used, open
posting of plans, not monitored closely for content
http://kids.discovery.com/http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/http://www.brainpop.com/science/
More Help on the Web Lesson plan sites
Start at The Educator’s Reference Desk (formerly AskEric)http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/index.shtmlhttp://www.thegateway.org/http://www.learnnc.org/
.com sites- helpful, but use with caution
http://atozteacherstuff.com/printables/cat_math.shtmlhttp://www.lessonplanspage.com/index.html
Steps 6 & 7
6. Teacher Reflection How did the lesson go? How can it
be improved?
7. Resources Materials Bibliography-professional resources,
children’s literature, web addresses Use proper APA format
Conclusion
Yes-there is help on the web! Use wisely Adapt information to your
environment Always cite references
References Shelley, Gary B., Cashman, Thomas J., Gunter,
Radolph E. & Gunter, Glenda A. (2003). Integrating technology in the classroom. Course Technology,Inc.
College of Saint Rose School of Education. (2003). Undergraduate teacher certification programs: Handbook. Albany, NY: University Printing Office.
http://usny.nysed.gov