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LESSON / LECTURE PLANNING By Dr Mahr Muhammad Saeed Akhtar Ph. D (USA) 5/1/2019

SOME OBJECTIVES OF THE SESSION Sharing thoughts and experiences on Lesson/ Lecture planning Understanding need of Lesson/ Lecture planning Having knowledge of Lesson/ Lecture planning Identifying and describe various components of lesson/lecture Able to plan a lesson/ lecture Reflect on issues that can impact lesson/ lecture planning 5/1/2019

LESSON PLANNING A plan of action implemented by the teacher in the classroom. 5/1/2019

G. H. GREEN SAYS The teacher who has planned lesson wisely related to topic and to his classroom, s/he can embark without anxiety, and with full confidence upon a job. S/he understands and is prepared to carry it to a workman able conclusion. 5/1/2019

Lesson Planning WHY: Effective teaching Effective learning For developing the key concepts How to correlate with the real life 5/1/2019

Steps in lesson planning General Objectives Specific objectives Teaching aids Teaching methodology Instructional content Previous knowledge of students Presentation Recapitulation Questioning Discussion Investigation expression Homework 5/1/2019

Psychological Principles of Lesson Planning Principle of selection and division Principle of successive clarity Principle of integration 5/1/2019

Unit evaluation Ask safdar P350 Classroom teaching skills Kenneth d 5/1/2019

ANY QUESTION (S) PLEASE 5/1/2019

Planning Lecture 5/1/2019

What is a lecture It is the most primitive and still the most prevalent method of teaching a variety of subjects. The beauty of this method is that it can be used anywhere, anytime, in any language or dialect, for any type of learner. The length and contents of the lectured can be altered at a short notice. An experienced lecturer can take cues form the audience and amend his presentation accordingly. 5/1/2019

LECTURE PLANNING Those who try to use: without Clear-cut set of objectives Planning Visual aids Participation End up with a monotonous monologue, usually ending in smoke. 5/1/2019

Purpose of lecture To inform an audience of certain facts, ideas, concepts, and explanations. 5/1/2019

Characteristics of a lecture Teacher/ other person may present Lecture can be live or recorded Lecture can be of variable length Lecture can be formal or informal 5/1/2019

Good lecturers are Ø Knowledgeable of the subject matter Ø     Aware of students’ diversity Ø     Friendly Ø     Humorous Ø     Enthusiastic Ø     Verbally fluent and audible 5/1/2019

Good Lecture 1) WHEN PREPARING: Choose the topic Establish the general purpose Set specific learner objectives Collect, review subject matter and useful materials Plan the presentation 5/1/2019

When Presenting Get students’ attention Tell students what they will learn and what they must be able to do Relate new information to that in students’ long term memory Present information step by step Move from the general to specific Do nor overwhelm or under-whelm Emphasize important points Use examples & illustrations to make things clearer Use variety, such as visual aids to maintain attention Monitor understanding by promoting questions, comments 5/1/2019

When closing Review and summarize important points Secure new learning to previous knowledge Check for ability to use new knowledge at a higher cognitive level. 5/1/2019

When teacher use lecture method 2-2 If your past teachers have used them frequently and for the most part you liked and learned from them. If you have prior knowledge of the topic or subject. If you like to talk and knack for it. If you believe your students will learn the material best this way If you have few related instructional materials or resources If you lack time/ competence to facilitate learning in another way If they meet your personal and professional needs 5/1/2019

When teacher use lecture method Information dissemination is the main goal The information to be disseminated is not readily available in another form such as a book. The information needs to be especially selected, organized, and presented for a specific group of learners It is important to arouse interest in the information When the material need not to be remembered for a long time. 5/1/2019

What makes an effective teacher presentation? The lecturer’s style increases retention. Lecture should be forceful and dynamic; Use concrete objects and illustrations, Simplify the complexity of what is to be learned, and 5. Present information slowly. 5/1/2019

Advantages 1-2 Economical method Handle a large number of students at a time No laboratory, equipment, aids materials are required Knowledge can be imparted quickly (syllabus covered Attractive and easy to follow Teacher feels, comfortable, secure and satisfied 5/1/2019

Advantages 2-2 Simplifies the task of the teacher as he dominates 70-85% time Easy to impart factual information & historical anecdotes Teacher can develop his/ her own style of teaching and exposition Teacher can maintain logical sequence (needs planning in advance Good teachers may motivate, instigate, inspire the student for creative thinking 5/1/2019

Disadvantages 1-2 Participation is negligible Student (s) become passive recipient of information No surety of concentration and understanding the subject matter Imparted knowledge rapidly can created hatred in weak students 5/1/2019

Disadvantages 2-2 It does not allow all the faculties of the students to develop Learning by doing is missing Provides no corrective feedback and remedial help to slow learners Does not cater individual needs & differences of student Authoritarian and undemocratic 5/1/2019