As a teacher  do we really need  a lesson plan?

How is lesson planning important for the teacher and the learners?

    For the teacher

Ø  They don’t have to think on their feet.

Ø  They don’t lose face in front of their learners.

Ø  They are clear on the procedure to follow.

Ø  They build on previous teaching and prepare for coming lessons.

      For the learners Ø They realized that the teacher cares for their learning. Ø They attend a structured lesson: easier to assimilate.

Ø  They appreciate their teacher’s work as a model of well – organized work to imitate.

What are the key components  of a lesson plan?

The main stages of the lesson 

What to keep in mind?

Parts of the lesson plan

Planning Wheel

Potential Problems  if you don’t plan well

 Aimless Wandering

 Failure to achive objectives

 Materials not available

No connection with before or after Students are bored and misbehave

Weaker students are left futher back

Potential Benefits  if you do plan well

 No unpleasant surprises

 Stay on track

 Achieve objective

 Useful for substitute teacher

 Can be recycled

 Students stay motivated and well    behaved