EME 2040 - Reflection #1

After reading the various definitions on a lesson plan, I have come to understand that a lesson plan is an outline of a lesson in which the teacher is planning on teaching the classroom. In this lesson plan the teacher writes in detail what the lesson entails. The lesson plan serves as a guideline to the educator so that they have an idea what to do on weekly or daily bases. The lesson plan usually explains in a step to step form the procedures of the lesson, the materials required to conduct the lesson and indicates the objectives the students will obtain once the lesson has been completed. When making a lesson plan you should always keep in mind that the time you have in teaching the lesson is vital. You ought to make sure that the material is appropriate for the objective and age group. Make sure the activity engages the student. It’s important that the activity is presented in such a way that the child clearly understands the procedures. The way a teacher can do this is by incorporating various materials, be creative and think outside the box. Always remember that not all students learn in the same way or pace, keep in mind the different learning styles when planning your lesson. Also lesson planning acquires time and dedication. Therefore, teachers need to manage there time wisely when planning there lesson whether it’s daily or weekly.
I also read about the different forms of lesson planning. There are Behaviorist lesson planning, Constructivist lesson planning and Transpersonal. A Behaviorist lesson plan is designed to acquire the student’s attention from the second they start the class. It is followed by 8 steps that keep the students focused on the material the teacher is deliberating. A constructivist lesson plan in based on an open classroom, students being able to work together with each other. Is also is followed by a set of six elements, allowing a teacher student interaction. As for the transpersonal planning deals with the teacher itself, basically the knowledge and comprehension we have towards our students. Overall, I believe lesson plans are important for an educator; it is a guideline that helps you conduct the daily activities. I also think that a lesson plan is a good source so that you do not get back tracked in your day to day job duties.