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This document provides guidance on lesson planning for a post-graduate studies course. It outlines the basic structure of a lesson plan and discusses why teachers need lesson plans. Key points include that a lesson plan helps teachers stay organized, focused on objectives, and properly structure teaching activities. The document also notes benefits like increased teacher confidence and the ability to cater to diverse learner needs. It provides tips for teaching visually impaired students and emphasizes planning activities to check learner understanding.

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Presentation 1 Lesson Planning

This document provides guidance on lesson planning for a post-graduate studies course. It outlines the basic structure of a lesson plan and discusses why teachers need lesson plans. Key points include that a lesson plan helps teachers stay organized, focused on objectives, and properly structure teaching activities. The document also notes benefits like increased teacher confidence and the ability to cater to diverse learner needs. It provides tips for teaching visually impaired students and emphasizes planning activities to check learner understanding.

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Department of Post-Graduate Studies:

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

PRS407C staff
UNIT 1: Lesson planning

Prescribed book:
Title: Jacobs M.; Vakalisa N.C.G. & Gawe N. (eds.). 2016.
Teaching-Learning Dynamics. Cape Town: Pearson Education.
Additional Resources: Recent Articles from the library
Learning Guide:
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Basic structure of a lesson plan
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Why do teachers need a lesson plan?

A teachers' most important trait is confidence. 


Lesson planning can help the teacher to be well prepared
and be aware of what he/she intends on teaching the
students. ...

It can help the teacher to focus more on the basic


knowledge first then take the students towards the next
step
Why do teachers need a lesson plan?
Other reasons include the following -

• Aims and objectives of the course


In order to begin with lesson planning, it is important to
know the aims and objectives of the subject being taught
to ALL learners (INCLUDING LEARNERS WITH
DISABILITIES). A teacher should be prepared not only
to teach the ALL learners but also to make sure that they
take some fruitful thought regarding the lesson at the
end of the class. The aims and objectives should answer
questions regarding all the angles of the course. The
Why do teachers need a lesson plan?
Other reasons include the following -

What is the subject of the course?


•What should the learners understand regarding the
subject?
•What should they take away from the subject at the end
of the class?
•Most of all, the sequence of these questions is very
important. Also, it will be easier to plan the lesson once
these questions are answered.
Why do teachers need a lesson plan?
Other reasons include the following -

• Teaching and learning activities


Once the aims and objectives are in place, it is important to make
sure that the planned lesson is understandable by ALL the
LEARNERS. The teacher should prepare different explanation
methods for the learners to understand the topic easily. The
methods could include giving real-life examples or creating a
hypothetical situation related to the topic. Moreover, showing
videos related to the topic may also assist in better
understanding. Including activities related to the lesson is
helpful for learners to remember the topic being taught.
Why do teachers need a lesson plan?
Other reasons include the following -

• Teaching and learning activities (Cont.)

The key is time management. A teacher has to time all


the activities during the class hours in order to finish the
lesson according to the plan. Everything including
explanation, examples, and activities have to be timed
in a manner that the lesson is not extended for the next
class.
Benefits of lesson planning

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Thus, an


organised teacher will always be able to deliver the lesson
within the given time frame (during the limited class
timings). With the additional time saved, a teacher can give
additional attention and time to students that require
additional help. Also, there will be a sense of control and
direction while teaching. Even if there is confusion amongst
the learners, the teacher will be able to guide them
effectively as the teacher will be well versed with the subject
matter and will be able to cater the questions without any
stress.
Benefits of lesson planning (Cont

A teachers’ most important trait is confidence. Lesson


planning can help the teacher to be well prepared and be
aware of what he/she intends on teaching the students.
To meet your student's expectations, one must have a
good lesson plan. To create one, you need to do
the Effective Lesson Planning course. It can help the
teacher to focus more on the basic knowledge first then
take the students towards the next step. The teacher will
never stammer or mumble during the lecture because of
the timely preparation of the lesson.
Benefits of lesson planning (Cont

Furthermore, a teacher is one of the first few inspirations


of a child. Setting a good example of pre-planning can
always assist a teacher to become a good inspiration and
the confidence with which the teacher delivers the lesson
will make the learner realise the importance of planning
ahead of time and adopt this habit for other disciplines of
life
Benefits of lesson planning (Cont

The ethnic diversity in schools is increasing with the


passage of time as the people from rural areas have
realised the importance of education. Thus, the learning
capacity of each learner varies from one another. Lesson
planning can minimise this understanding gap if the
teacher plans the lesson effectively. This can be done by
taking the first step that is, start teaching from the core so
that nobody is left behind and that every learner is on the
same page and then the teacher moves ahead with the
topic.
A lesson plan that cater for the needs of
Children with Disabilities (e.g. Deaf and
Visually Impaired Children)
Some tips for Teaching Blind or Visually Impaired learners
•Always use names. ...
•It's okay to use words that reference sight. ...
•Don't gesture, always verbalize. ...
•Avoid asking if a student can see something. ...
•Correct seating is crucial. ...
•Contrast, contrast, contrast! ...
•Follow the leader.
•Use ICTs (e.g.
Conclusion

A lesson plan does not necessarily have to be a detailed


script that contains the plan of every interaction with
learners in the classroom. It should preferably have the
general overview of the aims and objectives of the course,
the plan of teaching and learning activities of the course
and the activities planned to check the learners’
understanding. The driving force behind lesson planning
is the motivation for the teacher and hunger to learn more
by learners is what keeps a teacher going.
A lesson plan that cater for the needs of
Children with Disabilities (e.g. Deaf and
Visually Impaired Children)

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Questions / Remarks

• Number of students

• Course organization

• School organization

• Resource availability – state of the art facilities and improvisation

• Use of microteaching during in-service training

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