Strategic Lesson Planning for High-Performance Learning

Strategic Lesson Planning for High-Performance Learning

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to create effective lesson plans that enhance high-performance learning using the ministry curriculum.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about strategic lesson planning?

Welcome and Introduction

Start the session by introducing yourself and reviewing the workshop objectives. Encourage teachers to share their personal goals for the workshop.

Engage the participants by creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Encourage active participation.

James Learning Policy Overview

Provide an overview of the learning policy at James School and how strategic lesson planning can contribute to achieving this policy.

Explain the importance of aligning lesson plans with the school's learning policy. Use visuals to enhance understanding.

Fundamentals of Strategic Lesson Planning

Introduce the basic concepts of strategic lesson planning, including planning stages, setting learning objectives, identifying activities and resources, and assessment methods.

Explain the key components of strategic lesson planning and provide examples for better comprehension.

Practical Activity

Divide teachers into small groups and assign each group to apply what they have learned to a specific teaching scenario. Each group can present a typical lesson plan applying the discussed principles.

Facilitate group discussions and encourage creativity in lesson planning. Provide clear instructions and allocate sufficient time for the activity.

High-Performance Learning

Discuss the concept of high-performance learning and how it can be achieved through strategic lesson planning. Share some successful examples.

Encourage participants to share their insights and experiences related to high-performance learning. Highlight the benefits of effective lesson planning.

Assessment and Feedback

Engage in a discussion about the importance of assessment and feedback in strategic lesson planning and how to apply them effectively.

Encourage participants to share their strategies for assessment and feedback. Provide guidance on effective assessment methods.

Workshop Conclusion

Conduct a question and answer session, summarize the workshop, and provide next steps for the teachers.

Address any remaining questions or concerns. Emphasize the importance of implementing the strategies learned in their future lesson planning.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.