Writing Lesson Plans

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Writing Lesson Plans

• KIN 226/227/228

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Lesson Plans

• Refer to Handout on Lesson Plan Format
• Designing written lesson plans
• In each written lesson, include information such
  as name of school, date, class name, grade level,
  instructor name, special equipment needed, and
  the topic.

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Written Lesson Plans

• Keep in mind that lesson plans and unit plans may
  be helpful in legal matters, so sufficient detail
  is needed regarding progressions in skill
  development, instructions, and class management.

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Lesson Plans

• Write clear, observable, and measurable
  objectives
• Include at least 1 Cognitive Objective and 1
  Affective Objective.
• Each day will have Psychomotor Objectives.
• Refer to Blooms Taxonomy Handout

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Warm Up

• The warm up should include a method of gradually
  increasing the hear rate, and finally a stretch
  for each large muscle group.
• Only Static stretching is accepted.

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Lesson Plans

• Include 2-4 instructional cues when teaching a
  skill Make statements concise and easy for
  students to remember. For example, hand in the
  cookie jar or follow through high are good
  cues for the basketball shot because they
  describe how the skill should be performed.
• Avoid information overload 4 cues max.

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Safety Rules

• Provide a detailed list of Safety Rules for each
  unit.

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Lesson Plan

• Ensure instruction and activities are appropriate
  to learner.
• Build logically on previous skills learned by
  students.

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Lesson Plans

• Be specific when describing activities and
  drills. Go further than merely providing the name
  of the drill.
• Lesson plans are best written in outline format,
  chronologically listing the activities for the
  day.

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Lesson Plan

• Lesson plans should include enough information
  that a substitute teacher could teach from the
  information provided.
• Write the plan for an audience other than
  yourself.

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Evaluation Procedures

• Include a method of evaluation for each objective
  to include written tests, scoring rubrics, rating
  scales, checklist, etc.

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Lesson Presentation

• During class
• Keep the session upbeat and active
• Maximize participation time dont talk too much.
  Instruction should be limited to a few minutes at
  most.

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Warm Up

• Get the students actively involved as quickly as
  they enter the gym.
• Have an interesting warm up routine for each day.

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Lesson Presentation

• At the beginning of the lesson, state the purpose
  of the lesson.
• Always inform students of the benefits of the
  particular activity. You might say, By taking
  part in this activity, you will improve cardio
  respiratory capacity, flexibility, etc.

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Lesson Presentation

• Ensure drills are designed for maximum
  participation by everyone.
• Long lines of students waiting to perform a skill
  are not acceptable. This is particularly a
  problem in relay activities.

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Lesson Presentation

• Make transitions between instruction and
  activities smooth and efficient. Routines and
  techniques can help streamline the transitions
  (e.g. Place the volleyballs in the basket in 7
  seconds. 7, 6, 5. . .).

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Lesson Presentation

• Equipment should be placed on the perimeter so
  students disperse to gather equipment, rather
  than converge.
• Have all equipment ready when students enter the
  gym.
• At the end of each class, have the class to help
  you set up for the next class.

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Lesson Presentation

• Use good techniques to get students attention
  Examples for stopping activities include
  whistling (auditory), lifting your hand (visual),
  or even using a loud speaker. Other techniques
  include requiring participants to move to open
  space, placing the ball between feet (or above
  head), sitting down, hands on knees, or raising
  their hand.

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Lesson Presentation

• Use appropriate demonstrations for proper skill
  execution.
• Direct the students to what they should look for
  in the technique and then perform the skill.
• It is appropriate to have students with good
  technique demonstrate the skill.

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Lesson Presentation

• Follow the written lesson plan. Only deviate if
  unexpected circumstances require a change in
  format or content.
• Be willing to adjust if students are off task or
  disinterested.

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Lesson Presentation

• Ensure safety by instructing students to execute
  skills using proper technique matching opponents
  with like size, strength, and skill and
  providing a hazard-free environment for
  participation.

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Lesson Presentation

• Provide feedback as students practice skills.
• Use encouragement (motivational),
• Correct faults (instructional),
• Identify and praise proper technique (positive
  reinforcement).
• Exude confidence.

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Lesson Presentation

• When instructing, keep your back to the wall as
  much as possible so you can see everyone and
  everyone can hear you. The same applies in
  outdoor settings. As you move about, try to stay
  on the perimeter of the instructional space.
• Project your voice. Speak using your diaphragm
  to project across the audience. This is referred
  to as your gym voice.

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Lesson Presentation

• Use a Whistle or some method of getting students
  attention and letting them know when to
  transition.

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Lesson Presentation

• Be certain that every child/student is actively
  involved in the lesson.
• Have a detailed plan for all adapted students.
• http//www.twu.edu/INSPIRE/adapted.htm

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Methods of Evaluation

• Continue to evaluate students in each lesson.
• Provide a written means for give students
  feedback on their performance.

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Lesson Presentation

• Have a conclusion, and cool down period.
• Summarize the materials learned in the class.
• The End