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