EME2040-Reflection#1

A lesson plan is something that is used by an instructor or teacher that you plan to do when teaching a lesson. A lesson plan is something very important because it is what the teacher uses to guide herself on how to demonstrate things to the class. It is the plan for the day for the students, because if you don’t keep the students entertained then they will be a mess throughout the day. You need to have a plan for them to do at all time. A lesson plan has the approximate time the material or lesson is going to take, and the order in which it will take place. It is sometimes more difficult to plan than to preach the lesson because you have to know what the students will be thinking and the point you are trying to make across. It contains all the points needed for the students to learn and interpret. It is based on how the teacher sees the behavior of the class to know when is the right time to teach or do certain activities. It helps the teacher stay organized and stay in track. This way she knows what was the last thing taught or where she left off on certain material. Children learn best on a routine basis when things are done the same way and form all the time. A lesson plan helps creating this. It is a form of document that a teacher uses to demonstrate her plans. It explains the procedure to use when teaching the material of a lesson. A lesson plan that is developed well is based on the needs of the students rather than just focusing on what is best for the teacher at that time. It is where she decides if the assignments are going to take place in a group or single. Everything has to be well thought out before writing these lesson plans because it is the guide that will be used when teaching the new material for the kids. Teachers also have to make sure the students are tested on the material they were taught to see how well they learned the material. Not only that, but each lesson plan needs to be evaluated to make sure the material, testing, assignments, and materials needed for each activity are used correctly. You need to make sure you don’t leave anything out. If someone comes to observe your classroom they will used your lesson plan as a guide and they will make sure you are following it correctly. The material must be demonstrated the same way it is being put in the lesson plan. This is why lesson plans are an important part of being a teacher, it also helps you stay organized.