week 4 - planning

I never thought it would be so strange to go back to a complete detailed lesson plan again. I am going to use a citation from the text at http://edtech.tennessee.edu/~bobannon/lesson_plan.html that says that "the extent of the detail will vary depending on the number of years of experience that the teacher has and the number of times he/she has taught the lesson." I can use this explanation for the fact that I was not used to write down my plans anymore, at least not with so much details. Also, since we do use a textbook that has a very detailed and teacher-friendly guide, there is not much left to the teacher. Thinking about the outcomes of the class and the learning styles desired, makes the teaching much more active and conscious. Designing the learning objectives in the ABCD model also made me think a lot about the lessons I have given lately. I did know what I wanted, but it becomes more clear when we state it. Moreover, it becomes easier to tell students what you expect from them, and to define assessment from the plan.

But as I use to say, there is nothing we cannot learn or re-learn. I saw myself in the beginning of my carreer, planning my complete lessons. Now, I intend to take a look at my colleagues' lesson plans, so that I enrich my portfolio of lessons and activities.

See you!

Marcia