Lesson Design Elements
Lesson Design Elements
1) Anticipatory Set (focus) - A short activity or prompt that focuses the students' attention before the actual lesson begins. Used when students enter the room or in a transition. A hand-out given to students at the door, review question written on the board, "two problems" on the overhead are examples of AS. 2) Purpose (objective) - The purpose of today's lesson, why the students need to learn it, what they will be able to "do", and how they will show learning as a result are made clear by the teacher. 3) Input - The vocabulary, skills, and concepts the teacher will impart to the students - the "stuff" the kids need to know in order to be successful. 4) Modeling (show) - The teacher shows in graphic form or demonstrates what the finished product looks like - a picture worth a thousand words. 5) Guided Practice (follow me) - The teacher leads the students through the steps necessary to perform the skill using the trimodal approach - hear/see/do. 6) Checking For Understanding (CFU) - The teacher uses a variety of questioning strategies to determine "Got it yet?" and to pace the lesson - move forward?/back up? 7) Independent Practice - The teacher releases students to practice on their own based on #3#6. 8) Closure - A review or wrap-up of the lesson - "Tell me/show me what you have learned today". Shows that the lesson has come to an end. 9) Teaching The students ability to teach another student how to do something. This is the best way to demonstrate mastery of content. 1/3 Teacher-Directed 1/3 Student-Directed 1/3 Group Work
Brad McDiarmid
Brad McDiarmid