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Article: Lesson plan writing.(Student-Teacher Survival Guide)
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- November 1, 2005
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The most successful teachers are those who are capable planners. Becoming an accomplished planner takes time and practice and an understanding of what should and should not be in a lesson plan. What makes an effective lesson plan? There is no one right format; however, all good lesson plans include similar content. The following list will help:
1. Give careful consideration to why the lesson should be taught. Develop an idea that contributes to larger and lasting knowledge. Think deeply about the most important message students should remember about the lesson. Psychologist Jerome Bruner stated that, "For any subject taught, we might ask [is it] worth an adult's ...