1. EDUC 2301: Introduction to Special Populations
Lesson Planning Review
EDUC 2301: Introduction to Special Populations
Nita Thomason

2. What is a lesson?
A lesson is the smallest individual piece of a concept, theme, or topic to be taught
A lesson should only include one element to avoid confusion or overload
Once students have mastered a lesson, the teacher can move on to the next piece
A lesson is NOT necessarily what can be covered in 45 minutes or bell-to-bell
Individual lessons make up a unit 2

3. Examples of a Lesson Adding fractions (NOT fractions)
Mimicry (NOT evolution)
Comma placement (NOT punctuation)
Battle of the Alamo (NOT Texas Indep.)
Vowels (NOT the alphabet) 3

4. What format is used? Various models for lesson design exist
Most common is “The Hunter Model”
More that just the grid-paper found in teacher plan books
Some schools have a specific format or form to use
First-Class Teacher p37 is basic 4

5. Parts of Hunter Model Anticipatory Set (Focus) Purpose
Objective (& TEKS)
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Input
Modeling
Checking for Understanding
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Closure
Assessment 5

6. Parts of Hunter Model Anticipatory Set (Focus)
A short activity or prompt that focuses the students’ attention before the actual lesson begins that is related to the lesson topic
Examples: A song, a brain-teaser, overhead problems, etc. 6

7. Parts of Hunter Model Purpose
The “why” for the lesson. Why do students need to learn the content of the lesson. This is where you relate the lesson content to the students’ interests or prior knowledge. 7

8. Parts of Hunter Model Objective
The “what” for the lesson. What is(are) the expectation(s) for the student. What will they learn or be able to do as a result of the lesson?
Daily/Lesson objectives should align with your long-range goals and district curriculum and the TEKS
Example: The student will be able to correctly identify at least 45 of the 50 U.S. State Capitals on the unit exam. 8

9. TEKS Parts of Hunter Model TEKS (Objective)
In Texas, you must list the TEKS addressed in the lesson alongside the objective(s).
If you can’t find a corresponding TEKS for your objective, then DON’T teach it.
Cite your TEKS as below:
6th Grade Mathematics: (b)(9)(B) – “Find the probability of a simple event and it’s compliment and describe the relationship between the two.”
TEKS 9

10. Parts of Hunter Model Parts of a Good Objective
Conditions – under which the behavior is to be performed
Behavioral Verb – action word that connotes an observable student behavior
Criteria – specifies how well the student must perform the behavior 10

11. Parts of Hunter Model Instructional Strategies
Specific methods by which the teacher will get the objectives of the lesson across to the student.
Almost every strategy will fall into one of several broad categories
Not all types of strategies will necessarily be used in each lesson. 11

12. Parts of Hunter Model Instructional Strategies
Instructional Input (ii)
Any strategy where the teacher directly imparts key knowledge to students
Examples: Lectures, hand-outs, instructions, filmstrips, etc. 12

13. Parts of Hunter Model Instructional Strategies Modeling (m)
Any strategy where the teacher shows in graphic form or physically demonstrates what is expected of students 13

14. Parts of Hunter Model Instructional Strategies
Checking for Understanding (cu)
Any strategy that allows the teacher to informally determine if students have “got it yet”
Examples: Question & Answer, Pop Quiz, Hovering, etc. 14

15. Parts of Hunter Model Instructional Strategies Guided Practice (gp)
Any strategy where the teacher leads the students through the steps necessary to perform the skill
(Hear-See-Do) 15

16. Parts of Hunter Model Instructional Strategies
Independent Practice (ip)
Any activity where the teacher releases students to practice a skill on their own (can be homework, but not necessarily) 16

17. Parts of Hunter Model Closure
The closing of the lesson where the teacher reviews what is learned, answers questions, fills in blanks, and ensures the students are finished with the learning process for the lesson. 17

18. Parts of Hunter Model Assessment
An activity where the teacher formally determines that students learned the knowledge or skills outlined in the lesson objective(s).
Lesson assessments should directly measure the objectives (TEKS).
Examples: Test or exam, project, term paper, presentation, etc. 18

19. The Lesson Cycle Plan the Lesson (What will we do?)
Teach the Lesson (Do it)
Evaluate the Lesson (What did we do?)
Repeat (Same lesson or new one)
PLAN
TEACH
EVALUATE 19

20. Bloom’s Taxonomy (handout)
Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying
Understanding Remembering

21. Learning Styles Auditory Visual Kinesthetic/tactile
Identify sounds related to an experience
Learn by hearing and listening
Visual
Have a sharp, clear picture of an experience
Learn by seeing and looking
Kinesthetic/tactile
Learn by touching and doing
Develop a strong feeling toward an experience

22. Your Lesson Plan Will Include
Class Grade
Learning objectives (from TEKS)
Directions on how to do the activities
Materials required, copies of handouts and items referenced in lesson
Questions from Bloom’s Taxonomy
Adaptations for each of the 4 areas
Areas of development/learning styles
Overview -summary, considerations, challenges
References 22

23. What is the Curriculum Project assignment?
Work in Groups of up to 5 students.
Construct a set of unit plans according to the Curriculum Project (each student will provide lesson for one of the content areas listed in instruction b)
The remainder of class tonight is work time
Have rough ideas ready to share tomorrow during your group’s appointment time
Presentation of Unit is Sunday, Oct 16
Written lesson plans are due Oct 16 23

24. Any Questions? 24