- Start with the end in mind:
- Identify the learning standards or curriculum requirements
- Formulate specific, measurable learning objectives
- Design the assessment:
- Create or select tools to measure student achievement of the objectives
- Consider both formative and summative assessments
- Plan the instructional strategies:
- Choose teaching methods that align with your objectives
- Sequence activities logically
- Prepare the materials:
- Develop or gather all necessary resources
- Create any handouts, presentations, or manipulatives
- Write the procedure:
- Detail the step-by-step flow of the lesson
- Include estimated time frames for each section
- Plan for differentiation:
- Identify potential areas where students may struggle
- Prepare modifications and extensions
- Create a closure activity:
- Design a way to summarize key points
- Plan how students will demonstrate their learning
- Reflect and revise:
- After teaching, evaluate the lesson’s effectiveness
Make notes for future improvements
