Writing Lesson Plans

Writing Lesson Plans KIN 229

Lesson Plans • Refer to Handout on Lesson Plan Format • Designing written lesson plans • In each written lesson, include information such as name of school, date, class name, grade level, instructor name, special equipment needed, and the topic.

Written Lesson Plans • Keep in mind that lesson plans and unit plans may be helpful in legal matters, so sufficient detail is needed regarding progressions in skill development, instructions, and class management.

Lesson Plans • Write clear, observable, and measurable objectives • Include at least 1 Cognitive Objective and 1 Affective Objective. • Each day will have Psychomotor Objectives. • Refer to Bloom’s Taxonomy Handout

Warm Up • The warm up should include a method of gradually increasing the hear rate, and finally a stretch for each large muscle group. • Only Static stretching is accepted.

Lesson Plans • Include 2-4 instructional cues when teaching a skill: Make statements concise and easy for students to remember. For example, “hand in the cookie jar” or “follow through high” are good cues for the basketball shot because they describe how the skill should be performed. Avoid information overload: 4 cues max.

Safety Rules • Provide a detailed list of Safety Rules for each unit.

Lesson Plan • Ensure instruction and activities are appropriate to learner. • Build logically on previous skills learned by students.

Lesson Plans • Be specific when describing activities and drills. Go further than merely providing the name of the drill. • Lesson plans are best written in outline format, chronologically listing the activities for the day.

Lesson Plan • Lesson plans should include enough information that a substitute teacher could teach from the information provided. • Write the plan for an audience other than yourself.

Evaluation Procedures • Include a method of evaluation for each objective to include written tests, scoring rubrics, rating scales, checklist, etc.

Lesson Presentation • During class: • Keep the session upbeat and active • Maximize participation time: don’t talk too much. Instruction should be limited to a few minutes at most.

Warm Up • Get the students actively involved as quickly as they enter the gym. • Have an interesting warm up routine for each day.

Lesson Presentation • At the beginning of the lesson, state the purpose of the lesson. • Always inform students of the benefits of the particular activity. You might say, “By taking part in this activity, you will improve cardio respiratory capacity, flexibility, etc.

Lesson Presentation • Ensure drills are designed for maximum participation by everyone. • Long lines of students waiting to perform a skill are not acceptable. This is particularly a problem in relay activities.

Lesson Presentation • Make transitions between instruction and activities smooth and efficient. Routines and techniques can help streamline the transitions (e.g. “Place the volleyballs in the basket in 7 seconds. 7, 6, 5. . .”).

Lesson Presentation • Equipment should be placed on the perimeter so students disperse to gather equipment, rather than converge. • Have all equipment ready when students enter the gym. • At the end of each class, have the class to help you set up for the next class.

Lesson Presentation • Use good techniques to get students attention: Examples for stopping activities include whistling (auditory), lifting your hand (visual), or even using a loud speaker. Other techniques include requiring participants to move to “open space,” placing the ball between feet (or above head), sitting down, hands on knees, or raising their hand.

Lesson Presentation • Use appropriate demonstrations for proper skill execution. • Direct the students to what they should look for in the technique and then perform the skill. • It is appropriate to have students with good technique demonstrate the skill.

Lesson Presentation • Follow the written lesson plan. Only deviate if unexpected circumstances require a change in format or content. • Be willing to adjust if students are off task or disinterested.

Lesson Presentation • Ensure safety by instructing students to execute skills using proper technique; matching opponents with like size, strength, and skill; and providing a hazard-free environment for participation.

Lesson Presentation • Provide feedback as students practice skills. • Use encouragement (motivational), • Correct faults (instructional), • Identify and praise proper technique (positive reinforcement). • Exude confidence.

Lesson Presentation • When instructing, keep your back to the wall as much as possible so you can see everyone and everyone can hear you. The same applies in outdoor settings. As you move about, try to stay on the perimeter of the instructional space. • Project your voice. Speak using your diaphragm to project across the audience. This is referred to as your “gym voice.”

Lesson Presentation • Use a Whistle or some method of getting students attention and letting them know when to transition.

Lesson Presentation • Be certain that every child/student is actively involved in the lesson. • Have a detailed plan for all adapted students. • http://www.twu.edu/INSPIRE/adapted.htm

Methods of Evaluation • Continue to evaluate students in each lesson. • Provide a written means for give students feedback on their performance.

Lesson Presentation • Have a conclusion, and cool down period. • Summarize the materials learned in the class. • The End

Writing Lesson Plans