We have all been there before... needing to submit our lesson plans to administration for some sense of accountability. Lesson plans are meant to help teachers organize their thoughts and materials PRIOR to the lesson being taught yet any effective teacher knows LESSON PLANS DON'T GO ACCORDING TO PLAN. This is not because they are a bad teacher or organizer but because the students' needs change DAILY. Their emotional needs might be different today from yesterday and that can affect their ability to learn immensely. If you have multiple class periods, EACH CLASS REQUIRES MODIFICATION because you have different learners. I learned this very early on in my middle school teaching career. Why is it then our lesson plans become more of a get it done agenda than an ongoing working document? This is one HUGE PROBLEM I find in the classroom. Teachers see their lesson plan as either a burden (and don't even use it) or teachers are so set on their plan they become immune to any changes or modifications. I have seen teachers USE THE SAME LESSON PLAN FOR YEARS simply changing the dates as the new school year comes. So what is the solution? I don't have the answer to it all but I can tell you some suggestions I find are both EFFECTIVE and truly HOLD TEACHERS ACCOUNTABLE. The best part is this, students will be catered to as individuals and lessons can IMPROVE OVER THE YEARS. Tips and suggestions for lesson planning1. Remind yourself "Lesson plans are a working document"
2. Add a "Reflections" section at the end of your lesson
3. Let go of old and boring lessons!
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