Hello! Please read the very brief article that follows. Think about how the outline here is similar and how it is different as compared to the Hunter lesson plan template. Reflect on how you prepare for lessons and write a brief statement of your lesson planning philosophy (don't have one? Now is the time to develop one whether you teach Biology, 6th grade math, Adaptive Ed or are the much needed Behavior Intervention specialist! Always have a plan!).
http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/lesspln1.htm
Our next class will focus on Special Education issues and we will be putting your portfolios together in class (I will bring everything you need so no worries). I know this is a busy time of year and you are swamped with work, home and other issues but I appreciate your time very much. There is light at the end of the Alt-Cert tunnel. We are almost there! See you on Monday, December 14th at 6pm!
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My lesson planning philosophy...I always have a plan. I think of my student audience first. Their needs and the authenticity of the lessons I teach are part of the initial focus. I look at my TEKS to ensure that I am covering what needs to be UNcovered first and then I embellish just enough to make it appeal to them. I am a planner. I write it out using my Hunter template and then I "calendar it out." I mark off non-teaching days (like this Friday for example...minimal learning will take place but I will have a plan anyway...just somethng fun, TEKS based, and interactive to keep them out of trouble and they might accidentally learn a thing or two) and check for other time constraints and then I map it all out. I reflect on my plan after the day ends too. I write a note to myself on my written plan about what tanked and what worked so next year I know what to avoid and what to embrace. I love my job on the days that I plan thoroughly even when it tanks. Days when I fall short are part of my learning curve and I avoid those days at all cost. ;-) Plan, plan, plan...that's my phiolosophy and that's how I keep my sanity and how I can make a difference in the lives of the kids I teach.
ReplyDeleteHave read the blog of Bonnie Montoya. My phiolosophy is to be organized and be prepared. Many times in the BI classroom we don't have the time to complete the entire lesson;therefore,I believe in reteaching the main idea. In order to teach the main idea I need the lesson plans in advance. I have several lesson plans and am using the format my school uses. This of course incorporates the Blooms Taxonomy. If a student can use the information given, tell it back in his or her own words, we have accomplished the teks. BLM
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article and the two posted comments I realize how easy my job is when it comes to making my lesson plans. I teach Pre-K and as I have stated before there are no TEKS just Texas Standard Guidelines. I believe this makes my job easier and teaching the basics of colors, numbers and alphabet. I do spend time thinking of how to keep them entertained and how they might related to what is being taught that day. I try to use a lot of examples especially things that I can bring to the classroom such as stuffed bear for the letter "b". Things like them help them remember the letter because they got to see the animal. The activities that I have planned for them are simple yet fun so that they can also retain what I taught.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article I have to agree that most teachers detest lesson plans. Our lesson plans our due by noon every Friday. The part of the article that I agreed most with was to be organized. I hate to be rushing to get something in so there for I make sure my lesson plans are in by Wednesday because lets face it things start to get really busy and crazy by Friday!! My routine is to write down on a sheet of paper the chapter we will cover and the objectives. Then I write my TEKS and my application. Once I have written everything down I transfer it to an electronic format that our school uses. This makes it much easier than going back and forth trying to figure out what I am going to be doing the next week.Our school uses the Marzano's format so I make sure I have it all put on paper so I can make any corrections as I am typing it up. As long as my students are having fun and learning at the same time, then I have accomplished my goals for the day!!
ReplyDeleteI'm fortunate with Collegiate not to have to turn in any kind of formal lesson plans, just have posted on echalk what I'll be going over in class and HW assignments for students to see. I've been getting better with a "philosophy". At the beginning, it was more of a look at the chapters I know I'm going to be going over and figure out the HW I want them to do. But I recently went on a ECHS Math Best Practices training and picked up some really good techniques and I've been planning out lessons to specifically use those techniques. I've, in a way, broken out of the boring shell, regimented with sticking to power point notes provided by the publisher, and started doing things on my own and implementing hands-on and writing to learn activities in class. It's been a lot more fun!
ReplyDeleteOur school requires formal lesson plans each week. The lesson plans that I turn in each week have helped me be disciplined in sitting down and getting organized with everything I need to get through the week. The format we use is much like an outline so I use it as a starting point. The good thing is that it helps me structure my time and I know how many days I have to work on each lesson. The curriculum we use in the math department is very helpful, and tells how many days we should spend on each lesson in order to cover everything in each 6 weeks. We are encouraged though to break free from it and incoporate more hands on and fun activities. As I get more comfortable in the classroom, I am learning to incorporate creative new twists to the activities to keep the kids interested. I am definitely a planner and try to always have back ups and extras for fillers in case something doesn't go well. I have a great schedule so I am able to switch gears during the day if something needs tweeking before the next class.
ReplyDeleteLesson plan philosophy is to always plan and be prepared. Our lessons are due by thursdays. It seems that there's not enough time or that I did'nt write enough, but I quess thats part of the first year experiences. Using cscope I wish I had more resources available to me. I quess it is somewhat similar to Hunters lesson plan.
ReplyDeleteLesson planning is a mainstay of the effective teacher. Student learning is facilitated when lessons are engaging and provide memorable knowledge and skills for the students. I am required to provide lesson plans that take into account the needs of students, their learning styles, and the required objectives. Plans that do so, are organized, and are supported by any needed materials generally provide a better classroom experience. When I am prepared with good plans, I typically have enjoyable teaching days; it is when I fail to plan well that I enjoy teaching less. I have also found that days that I am poorly prepared that discipline issues are more likely to emerge. My philosophy of lesson planning is to do it and to do it well! The extra time needed to prepare well for a school day more than pays for itself with the several enjoyable and effective hours that follow in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI believe that between these two styles of lesson plans they are more similar than not. I really do not have problems with writing lesson plans I have problems with how do I take a rough lesson plan and make it fit for a classroom with 4 sixth graders 2 seventh graders and 2 eighth graders! I have them all day except for art and P.E. I have 2 sixth grader who are easily smarter than all of my seventh and eighth graders and then how do I tie all of this in to their TEK/TAKS and maintain some type of classroom integrity...when in between all of this one student is completely non verbal, one is not potty trained one lovely sixth grader stabbed me with a fork on the hand last week while eating my lunch, then a mom called and told me I am not teaching enoough to help her eighth grader to do well at Moody next year, while another Mom refuses to call me back and when I accidently run into her at the nurses station she breaks down and tells me that her sixth graders calls her "dumb" I know, I know, nobody told me it was going to be easy....
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Lesson Plans are a crucial part of teaching, as they (should/are intended) to keep an orderly pattern of educating our youth from one level to the next higher level! Lesson plans are intended to keep us, the teacher, focused and on task, to help prevent us from deviating too far in other directions. I do agree in good part with the article (from Hawaii) because we do need a "philosophy of education", a tangible guide to directing the students committed to our care in an organized and upward manner. Even though my particular school does not request weekly lesson plans, I prepare my plans each weekend - and follow those plans almost to the iota! The danger for me, is to become too lax as I teach similar curricula each year. So, as a rule of thumb, I never use any previous year's lesson plans nor do I follow the same pattern each school year. I let, rather, the tenor of the class and the students, and other factors to help determine what my plans will consist of each new semester - with the exception that TEKS are alsways included and are appropriate to the subject matter of my area!
ReplyDeleteI agree that you always need a plan. It is a reasonable and responsible thing to have for any professional. A good lesson plan means that you have looked ahead and have put some thought into what you will be teaching in the week ahead. This is very important for you and your students. I loved what the article says about not being able to create any more time in a day...oh how I wish I could!! That is one thing that we all have equal, no matter what, and therefore it is up to us to make the best use of that time for everyone involved. A good lesson plan puts you in agood position to do just that. My philosophy is to always be prepared and organized, but be willing and ready to flexible, should an "unplanned" teachable moment occur! You gotta run with those! I am a "planner" by nature and I am learning quickly that although you absolutely should always have a plan, things don't always follow your perfectly prepared plan! And they shouldn't...as the article stated, a good lesson plan should only serve as a guide for your day. Learning and teaching should be fun and being prepared, organized, yet flexible is key! So I strive to do just that!
ReplyDeleteI think the article is similar to the Hunter template. Being in a BI unit I have to be prepared for anything any time of the day. I am organized and efficient. I guess that is my philosophy. The regular class teachers develop the lesson plan and I have to try to get them to complete it.
ReplyDeleteI only have 2 out of the 15 students on campus that require my physical presence in their classroom. I plan with their ELA teacher so I know ahead of time what work I need to modify and what content they may need extra help with. Our lesson plans are due every week and are basically a snapshot of what we are going to cover. In the classroom we follow the same procedure every day so there is little guess work on when to do things. As long as we have our material prepared it all flows well. We also use CSCOPE so the units pretty much follow the traditional lesson plan design much like the article states.
ReplyDeleteI am extremely fortunate that my school mentor also teaches the same subject as I do and so she has been a huge help with my lesson plans. She has provided me with all of the lessons and their chronology. All I need to do it follow along and keep up. My school requires all of us to write formal lesson plans each week and our department chair reviews them. My mentor is also my department chair and she has taught me to keep my plans as simple as possible. That has been great advice because I could spend a lot of time writing about everything I do in class when my department chair already knows. My philosophy is to keep lesson plans simple and straight forward.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article and everyone's input, I don't feel as bad. How I plan is different compared to everyone. I have to plan for seven different levels of students. I plan according to my students level but do the same as each grade level is doing. Basically I have seven different lessons at one time. How do I do it...I really don't know...lol.. But I plan for the main concept that needs to get done. I keep it simple and add as I need according to my student's behavior. Sometimes a 45 minute lesson may take two days or finish in 30 minutes. I always plan each subject for a 30-45 minutes long. I have rotations going on constantly. With one or two para's, I can get it done. But it has to be fast, consistent, and structured. If not, I loose time and my students. lesson plans may change but scheduling and structure stays the same.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article, I see the similarities to the Hunter's philosophy.
ReplyDeleteI am not required to create lesson plans at King, but I find myself creating and using lesson plans more and more since I feel things have slowed down a bit and I am no longer treading water. Class seems more structured, controlled, and organized when I use the plans. I also know they are getting everything they need to learn for TEKS, TAKS, and even some college prep. I jot down things that I must teach, hooks, good questions to ask, and I will write feedback or observations from class so I can revise the plan accordingly for next year. I also jot down how long certain parts of the lesson took.
Lesson plans also allows me to get a little creative since it is all laid out in front of me. With the year is almost half over and I can already understand why they say your first year is the hardest. I can honestly say that since I started using lesson plans, the quality of my lessons and my student engagement has improved. With everything in place, next year should be much, much better.
Lesson plans are a necessity for my sanity! I feel unarmed to teach, without a basic plan. Although my plans are not as detailed as they were in the first six weeks, I still rely on them to make sure I am covering all of the topics I had intended to cover. I often have to re-assess my students progress, and restructure my plans accordingly.
ReplyDeleteThe article is very similar in design to Madeline Hunter. I think naturally the Hunter style lends itself to most appropriate types of lectures and generally works very well for instruction.
ReplyDeleteIn class I prepare about an hour or so for every lecture regardless of type. I will commonly have a lecture presentation followed by a drawing activity to bring together the information for the students. Planning is essential to keep myself on track through the day and to not be caught unprepared in class. It is still hard for me to design lessons that don't automatically fall into the planning stages. .. so typically I will design a unit or week at once, then fill in each day with the specific activities that I thought about during the design process.
I see in a presented three-folded structure of a quality lesson plan some similarities with M. Hunter’s one. There is the ‘preliminary’ section in first place, which the Hunter’s plan inserts immediately after the introductory review. The second block is created by the content delivery, strategies, goals, and materials, which could be compared to the points 3-5 in the Hunter’s lesson plan. The guided and independent activities (points 6-7 in M.Hunter are basically the third part in the lesson plan, proposed in the article. So, there is a certain comparison.
ReplyDeleteI think a lesson plan is very important, yet not the most important issue for a successful teaching, frankly. Very often, we have to improvise or adjust all the details of our lesson plans, and I met many excellent teachers in my life who certainly did some programming and sketching while preparing a lecture or a lesson, but with the experience and repetition they somehow almost memorized the content to the point that any attachments to a structure would limit their “freedom”, sort of speak. On the other hand, a well-taught and structured plan can assured both that a fully detailed content is delivered, and all the time is meaningfully used for the greatest benefit of all the students. Also, the guided and independent activities must be ready on “paper” before the class gets started.
I personally have to do lessons plans on weekly basis since it is a required by the school district, but when I was working in a private school system years ago, we had to submit lesson plans to the principal too, and in a hard copy. I like to keep my plan simple on the official district website, but am taking some personal notes and outlines for myself as well, by my own. I am a half German therefore I like to put all the things under structure and order.
The advantage of a good and highly structured lesson plan – if done professionally – is that it can be reused and applied over and over in the future.
I fill out our standard school lesson plan format each week, but I also create my own, which are more detailed. My philosophy is to overplan and to be overly organized...that way the kids will see the consistency and I will be modeling preparation to them.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, could you possibly send me any work form Monday's class (the 14th). I cleared my absence with Priscilla and I left you a phone message, I have not heard from you yet! Also, can you send any PPR materials via CCISD mail to me at King High School by this Friday! Thank you, again! PTH
ReplyDeleteMy philosophy is anyone can learn. One should be prepared and organized this can lead to success. My students are autistic and I follow their IEP’s and the Lesson Plans are followed as close as I can to the TEKS. I have four lesson plans that are according to my elementary student’s needs. Students need structure and if you keep them busy they will not get into other things. Behaviors will start when students get frustrated so my lesson need to be simple. The summary I read is very similar to Hunter’s; Hunter has seven steps which I do believe is easier. I would prefer Hunter’s seven steps because I do review lessons that I have taught. I use a lot of music for transitioning and picture schedules. I have learned to organize my activities in tubs one tub will say do and the other done this will help my aide know what is next. I have a schedule on my wall of what is to come every 30 minutes so if a lesson is not completed we resume the next day and re-teach the lesson.
ReplyDeleteI could truly relate to Al’s pain as his challenges are very similar to mine. It can be excruciatingly difficult to maintain a flow, even with the best lesson plan in hand, because our students’ ages and developmental levels are so incredibly spread. I have three students who are 15 years old, one who is 17, one 19, a 20 year old, and a 21 year old. I have two students who are practically non-verbal, one who is very aggressive, and two students who are able to read at a first grade level, quite an accomplishment in our class. It can be very intense to figure out how to reach all these young people and engage them in the learning process. We are talking lesson plans for 9th grade, 10th grade, 12th grade, and work transition.
ReplyDeleteI design lessons monthly, weekly, every day, and every hour. I teach 5 classes: Functional Math, ELA, SS, and Science, so lesson planning is essential. I arrange and mix the subjects to move along quickly. No one can sit very long in our group.
Our school requires the lesson plans to be turned in weekly, and that helps me stay focused and on task.
Currently, the most difficult step for implementing lesson plans in my classroom is to do so systematically, because as explained in the article, “lesson planning is not complete until after the instructor has assessed both the learner’s attainment of the anticipated outcomes and effectiveness of the lesson in leading learners to these outcomes.” My students often do not recall information! I can study the TEKS/TAKS-A and prepare very carefully every lesson and how I will present the knowledge, yet all of my careful work can result in a failed outcome when the outcome is based on assessments and recall of information. However, the fact that all the students participated and had a good time while engaged in the lesson presentation and activities makes it a successful outcome in my classroom.
Hunter’s lesson plan template and the article’s plan both pursue a similar outline. I also follow along these lines, but flexibility is vital. Very rarely am I able to follow a plan exactly as written because of the constant, unplanned behaviors of my students. Their needs come first. I always make certain that they are comfortable and relaxed before teaching any lesson, and I make every attempt at presenting the knowledge and skills in a very tangible and fun way. My philosophy is to present the information in a way that makes it possible for my students to turn around and teach me in the end. My students have a right to enjoy learning and to participate in the process. I plan in my sleep...
My lesson planning philosophy is to follow the Pre-K guidelines themes, ensure that I am covering all of the guidelines recommended domains, and CIRCLE suggested activities for all content areas. When I am planning, I always have my student’s learning in mind. I make sure that I am covering what they need to know by the end of the two weeks, so when I test them they are successful. I try to make teaching as fun and simple as possible. Using different ways to present the material being taught such as table centers, free choice centers, whole group, small group, and hands on activities makes learning easier.
ReplyDeleteMy lesson plan philosophy is to find a hook or anticipatory set for all or most of my lessons. The reason being is because I work with special education kids who have short attention spans and view lessons as a boring task they have to do. The notion of having to do a lesson plan can often trigger my kid’s bad behavior to avoid doing the work. Avoidance is big in my room! To reduce this type of reaction I try to make my lesson plans as fun as possible, this is often hard to do, to encourage them to do their assignments. My philosophy also includes having lots of patience because I know my kids are slow learners who require constant repetition to master the lesson I present to them.
ReplyDeleteThese plans seems to be close to Hunter which I use all of the time. I like to make plans for a week at a time and I always start with the end in mind. Knowing what I want the kids to come away with tells me what I want to teach. The what is easy. I spend most of my time designing the lessons. I have found that not the same design works with every class even when it is the same subject. I try to vary my approach so that it reaches all the kids and keeps them interested (as well as me!)The main thing is that there IS a plan. I have to know where I am going to get there. Planning is KEY for me.
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ReplyDeleteThe articles on “Lesson Planning Procedures” and Madeline Hunter’s “Elements of Lesson Design” have some similarities and differences. Both promote the importance of having some kind of lesson plan in order to be prepared to teach for that day. They both emphasize the importance of making the best use of time, having objectives, specific content, instructional procedures, and evaluations. In LPP, the ideas are more general, whereas Hunter’s ideas are more structured and specific and contain a step by step process. I prefer Hunter’s design.
My personal lesson plan:
1) First I always follow the TEKS that is written in the back of the text book. I search for the material that is more important, useful and necessary for my students for that day’s work.
2) I try to motivate my students to learn Spanish by reminding them that Spanish is spoken by almost 400 million people worldwide. I have posters with this kind of information all over the classroom
3) I begin by writing my objectives for my daily lesson plan: What I want my students to learn that day. The day’s different activities have connections that are practiced repeatedly, in their bell work, grammar exercises, pronunciation, and vocabulary exercises which help to reinforce the learning objectives.
4) They have to write sentences, listen and repeat the answers during different oral exercises, and they occasionally have homework. I also try to ensure that my students practice independently while I monitor and provide for their individual needs.
5) Every Monday the students have a test review. I repeat the information that I have given during the week to be sure that all or almost all my students understand the lesson. Every Thursday they have a test with the new information and some old information that I have taught previously. When I grade the papers, I look to see how many students have the same mistakes and then I repeat that material again on next week’s test.
6) I tell all of my students that if they need extra help, I will work with them on Tuesday thru Friday until 5:00pm, but only a very few come for extra help after class.
7) If I need to make changes in my lesson plan I make them because sometimes I need to spend more or less time in one activity and every class is different and every student is different and his or her needs are different so I must try to adapt to the different necessities.
I prepare (for behavioral students) by getting to know the student that I will be working with and trying to gain some insight into the activies that might be effective or not, such as is it better to have instruction inside of outside of the classroom setting. My philosophy is to have certain guiding principles in place but to be flexable when needed and to adapt to the situation that I am given. It is important to have a plan; it is also important to know how to change it if needed.
ReplyDeletewell after reading the link, i always try to be prepared with a game plan when my students come to my class. i always follow the teks for my class only becuase if i have the principal walking in or the tea people the can see that my class is on task and engaged in the lesson. most of my kids are 504 so depending on thier mods is how i apporach the lesson. its difficulty somtims and frustrating but at the end of the day when i hear a kid tell me that he never thought he could come up with this or didnt realize he came up with this composition, its rewarding and fullfilling knowing i help in the exposure of thier artistic licenses. at the end of the day i feel doing lesson plans and following them as much as you can benfist not only the student but the teacher and the mood and feel of the class...
ReplyDeleteMy lesson plan philosophy would have to be that you need to be prepared for your students. I work with behavioral students in the sped department so going in with a plan is great and keeps thinks flowing smoothly. Though, because I do work with behavioral students you must be prepared to modify your plan. I always remind them why I am there at the beginning of our meeting and at the end of our meeting.
ReplyDeleteIf I have to write out an actual lesson plan I use the Hunter lesson plan. I have used it a few times when I do small groups and it helps me stay focused.
My lesson plan philosophy is to be flexible. Preparation is a great tool, but you have to know when to stray to keep in touch with your students learning abilities during a specific lesson. When it comes to preparation, I'm more of the write-on-the-back-of-the-napkin type of person. I struggle to be organized because it's just not in my nature, but i've been working on it; I have to, my school requires lesson plans to be turned in every Friday.
ReplyDeleteMy lesson plan philosophy always includes time for self expression from the students. Sometimes self expression takes more or less of the time I’ve allotted for understanding.
ReplyDeleteAfter teaching and re-teaching using my 10-2 Theory; students always have some comment or comparison on the subject matter.
That allows me to assure that the students fully understand. Therefore, I tend to plan ahead no more than 3 days at one time. My lesson plans are required to be posted on E-chalk for the students and parents to see.
Moody has recently introduced to us how to plan online. All we need to do is “type in the boxes” and provide as much detail one will use daily.
My lesson plan philosophy is to write a lesson plan that will convey the TEKS to my students as efficiently and effectively as possible. I read the TEKS and start answering questions to myself. I answer questions like, "What do I need to do the lesson?", " What will my students need during the lesson?", "What do I want my students to learn?". After I answer those questions, I start organizing it onto the lesson plan format that my campus uses. While I am organizing it I am refreshing my memory of the topic and leave myself notes in my plans of things that I want to bring up while teaching.
ReplyDeleteMy lesson plan philosophy is to plan, organize, and know objectives. My lesson plans coincide with the Texas PreKindergarten Guidelines and C.I.R.C.L.E. I use the Texas Guidelines for the objectives needed to be taught and use C.I.R.C.L.E. for activities to target objectives. I plan a roughdraft on a template and check it over to be sure the lessons for the week will cover my objectives. Also, I check the communique to be sure I plan according to any disruptions such as picture taking, assemblies, etc. The transitions and small group activities are also listed on my lesson plans. The final lesson plan is typed in a word processing template and turned in on Monday mornings.
ReplyDeleteletty perez (gr8.teachers)
ReplyDeleteWhen it come to lesson plans, you have to have a plan, you need to be prepared and have the proper resource n order to implement in the classroom. Lessson planning is a jb you need to be familar with and youo need to know where to ectract extra informtion.
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ReplyDeleteI have to revise and adapt the regular ed lesson plans to fit the needs of my students, and each one learns differently and is on a different level. I have 2-5th grade, so I have to have many different things going on at once. and there are plenty of times I have to revise or change the whole lesson around to try and get the TEKS, lesson etc across. I spend many, many weekdays, and weekends searching for creative things, making things, and trying to find new ways to reach my students. In lesson planning for me, there is never a final draft I have several, and I also get help if i need it from other teachers and my mentor. She is great, God bless her.
I have to admit that my lesson planning is not quite as formal as the outline given. I first look over the material and decide on best approaches to teach the objective. As is similar with Hunter's approach, I try to be clear about what the student's will be expected to understand at the end of the lesson. I give clear procedures for process and assessment. And I do my best to have all materials ready.
ReplyDeleteI also (formally or informally) evaluate the lesson on its effectiveness - attempting to add elements that might make it more successful
I am a resource teacher (co-teacher) that works specifically with BI students in the regular ed classrooms. Becuase of the students that I service my day may not turn out the way I had planned at all. First I make sure I know the lesson plans that have been developed by the fourth grade team and have several different options prepared how to present the material to my students, as well as other students that may be struggling. I also know my students data very well. I have to know the specific skills that they are weak on and exactly where their skill level currently is. I always have several several plans available, what I will teach if I am in the room, what my students will do if I get pulled out of the room unexpectedly as well as plans for for their behaviors.
ReplyDeleteWell planning for me is usually pretty easy because I get my plans from C-SCOPE, but like everything it does take some prep. Basically my philosophy is Better to be safe than sorry. 99/100 times if i plan everything goes smoothly and efficiently. BE PREPARED! best philosphy in the world. Is also my downside sometimes :(.
ReplyDeleteI believe that lesson plans should give you an outline of what is needed to be covered in class so that you are not bogging your plan down with steps that you may or may not get to. The Madeline Hunter method, I believe is the easiest to follow because it allows for a lot of flexibility but still lets you know what is supposed to be taught for a particular day.
ReplyDeleteLesson plans are probably not the highlight of teaching, but they are definitely crucial to the success of your students. I am fortunate enough that my mentor teacher is our department chair AND she teaches the same grade & subject as me. We plan together to ensure that both of our classes are on the same track. She teaches Pre-AP and the inclusion classes, I teach the regular 6th grade Math. Kids have transferred classes because Pre-AP is too challenging, or a kid is taken out of the inclusion group after an ARD and they come into my classroom. Because we do our planning together, the transition between classes is much smoother I believe.
ReplyDeleteBecause of the current status of our school, we are required to turn in lesson plan every monday. I usually plan on Friday during my planning period with the other Science teacher. It helps to plan because I feel better prepared and my classes go smoothly. There have been times where I didn't plan appropriately and just felt so unprepared that I was flustered with myself and my students can tell. Everything is just out of sync when I'm not prepared. Planning ahead of time makees my life easier and makes teaching kids easier.
ReplyDeleteI think this plan seems to be very similar to Hunters plan.
ReplyDeleteMy lesson plan philosophy is to expect the unexpected and to be creative. I write my lesson plan according to the 3rd grade TEKS and scope and sequence to make sure I am on track with the skills. When I write a lesson plan I think of the children not only in my classroom but all of 3rd grade since I write the science plans for the grade level. I have found out that planning a well rounded lesson appeals to all learning styles. Not every student learns the same therefore I need to add something to each lesson that will grab the attention of all the learning styles in each classroom.
Being prepared and having material ready for my team in advance is also somthing I strive for when preparing my lesson plans.
February 5, 2010 7:57 PM
gr8.teacher (Letty Perez)
ReplyDeleteMy lesson plan philosophy- You need to be organized and prepared or else the kids will eat you up and the day will be unorganized. I write lesson plans each week. They are due on Thursdays. I follow my TEKS with scope and sequence to keep up with standards. I use Madeline Hunter and Bloom's to write my lesson plans. I try to make my lessons interesting and fun. I try to relate the lesson to real world situations
When I plan my lesson plans. I try to teach with the teks. I put my objectives on the board so the students know what we are going to cover. I try to get everything prepared for the lesson. It is very important to prepare in advance so when someone comes to shadow or observe you, you are ready and prepared to start your lesson.
ReplyDeleteIt's all about the teks and preparing students for the taks. So when writting my lesson plans I keep all my students in my mind and see what and how I can write them down to help all the students. The most import point is that you can have the best lesson plans in the world, but if you as a teacher don't prepare yourself to teach and to know the subject no amount of lesson plans will help
ReplyDeleteIn our school district we are required to utilize C-Scope. C-Scope has the TEKS mapped out for teachers. IT includes detailed lesson plans and even a script to engage students. C-scope is approved by our service center. I find it to be an invaluable tool as a first year teacher.
ReplyDeleteMy lesson plan philosophy is to always be prepared, be organized, and be ready for the unexpected. When I design my lessons, I use the TEKS as my goal for the students. I always keep in mind what the student should know by the end of the lesson when designing my plans. I try to have all my materials out and ready to go before each class. I've also found that it's always important to have a back-up plan in case something goes wrong.
ReplyDeleteMy lesson plan philosophy is to always be detailed and organized. I like to use discovey education videos and promethean planet. I always try to use technology everyday since I service students who are more techno savy than me. I always have a back up plan just in case the copier breaks or the server is down. I have to turn in a lesson plan a week in advance. I try to get my materials ready each day before I leave.
ReplyDeleteMy lesson planning philospy is to keep in mind to always have "fun". I believe in definitely having a plan and staying organized. I have found following the TEKS and core teachers lesson plans and modifying from there is best. It has been my experience plans do change. Keeping and open mind and remaining flexible is important to me. Having Madeline Hunter's 7 step lesson design at my disposal is definitely a plus.
ReplyDeleteWe are required by my department to use the same Lesson Plan. Although it is very broad. I have modified it on separate in Excel to allow for more noter. I am the type of teacher who can go on tangents, so lesson plans are very useful, although not in the broad sense that I was required. I have to have a little more defined path. At my shcoll our lesson plans are due every Monday, and I have to prep for 5 different classes, and Junior High and High School classes, so about a total of 6 seperate plans are required, but as useful as they are, I don't mind the extra time.
ReplyDeleteMy philosophy on Lesson Plans.... I do plan out my week. I sit down with my TEKS and objective and I figure out how to make it all work....weave it all together to make it fun and enviting. My classes allow for tons of group discussion and student interaction; at times I have over planned (put too much stuff in one week...then I have to play catch-up.) I find that I do need to learn how to pace different projects because I allow for further discussion; but in the long run it works out....
ReplyDeleteBecause of the curriculum I must follow, my lesson planning philosophy is simple: download the current CSCOPE lesson plan and sequence of activities and thoroughly implement it without deviating from the lesson plans provided. This is sad because I cannot truly create lessons that I believe could accommodate my students’ needs more efficiently.
ReplyDeleteI agree on the fact that you do have to be organized when creating a lesson plan. A lesson plan will take a bit of time to create & should not be a last minute thing. The students will noticde the difference from a well prepared day & an unprepared day. The most frustrating thing for me this past school year was trying to come up with a lesson plan the day before. I made an oath to myself to not do this again & to be at least 1 week ahead of schedule.
ReplyDeleteI do a lot of prep work for lessons. First off, I review what the students should know. Then, I make sure MY knowledge is where it should be. I can't teach the kids effectively unless I am completely comfortable with the content. I then brainstorm (often with other teachers) to come up with activities that will hook the kids and teach them at the same time.
ReplyDeleteAs far as my lessons plans are concerned, I usually have very "bare bones" lesson plans. I write down the TEKS I am covering, my intro to the subject, and a brief description of activities for the day.
In our school district we have access to the C-Scope curriculum. C-Scope has the TEKS mapped out for the teacher and detailed lesson plans that is negotiable to use as a second resource. C-scope I find it to be an invaluable tool as a first year teacher.
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