Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Part2: DESIGNING A LESSON PLAN

OBJECTIVE
l  At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe and write a lesson plan.

LESSON PLAN
A lesson plan is a blue print for the design of a training session. It should contain at least:
Ø  Title of the session
Ø  Objective of the session
Ø  Time duration for the session
Ø  Schedule of the content
Ø  Topics for lecture & discussions
Ø  Process of delivery
Ø  Audio visual aids
Ø  Administrative information
Ø  Group size
Ø  Equipment required
Ø  Handout material
Ø  Room arrangement


BENEFIT OF A LESSON PLAN
l  A record of what will be covered in the session.
l  If a trainer is indisposed/absent, another trainer can replace him/her.
l  Assure consistency in the delivery of the subject matter.

PREPARING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

OBJECTIVE
l  At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe the preparation needed for a classroom environment, equipment and instructional material

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
l  Selecting a suitable place (classroom) to conduct training/session is essential.

Make sure you consider these factors before selecting venue:
¡  Safety aspects
¡  Comfort
¡  Accessibility
¡  Facilities
¡  Arrangements

SAFETY FACTOR
l  Adequate exits
l  Access for handicapped person
l  Emergency telephone
l  Fire alarm & extinguishers
l  First aid box + first aider-Safe electrical connections

COMFORT
l  Adequate lighting
l  Able to control temperature
l  Adequate ventilation
l  Limitation of external noise

ACCESSIBILITY
l  Transportation available
l  Ease of traffic
l  Availability of parking area
l  Easy to find venue

FACILITIES
l  Adequate toilet
l  Source of electricity and proper connections
l  Public phones/pay phone
l  Luncheon area

CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENT
l  Classroom style
l  Discussion group arrangement
l  U shape
l  Chairs only (or with chair top)
l  Etc..

EQUIPMENT & INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
l  Whiteboard & marker
l  Flipchart
l  Whiteboard eraser
l  Pen/pencil and blank paper
l  Sharpener
l  Drinking water & sweets
l  Handouts/Notes/Textbooks etc.
l  Program
l  OHP/LCD projector
l  Evaluation form
l  Name tags/table top name tag
l  Attendance list
l  Certificates
l  Trainer’s biodata/resume

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