Lesson plans and maintaining your sanity Natalie Baker Current 4 th Year Student – Primary Education Follow
How to write a good lesson plan Know what your objective is Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan!!! Activate prior knowledge Know your students Be prepared Be innovative
Once the lesson is over… Make sure you leave the room how it was before. REFLECT - Did you meet your objectives? - Did ALL students understand the concept? Talk to your supervising teacher Write your reflection at the end of your lesson ASAP.
Prac Folder Divide it up into each KLA Be organised! Keep all your resources in here for future use
Coming up with Resources Start looking online – there is heaps out there! - Scootle (aligned with Aus Curriculum) - TES Australia and UK Connect on twitter and ask others Take anything your supervising teacher gives you. It may come in handy in the future.
Keeping your Sanity Be organised! Prioritise Cut back if you need to Make time to rejuvenate and exercise Have an impeccable diet
If it doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you for the better.