Definition by Lester: Lesson plan is a plan of action which includes

Working philosophy of the teacher

His or her knowledge of the material to be taught His ability to utilize effective method

PURPOSES: 1. It provides guidelines to the teacher in teaching learning process 2. Adequate consideration of goals & objectives. 3. It provides confidence & self reliance to the teacher to engage class. 4. It provides frame work to carry out the teaching at a suitable rate. 5. Helps teacher to carry out the teaching activity in a systematic & orderly fashion. 6. It keeps teacher on track. 7. Develops the reasoning , imagination, decision making ability of the teacher. 8. In totality it helps the teacher in effective teaching.

ESSENTIALS OF A LESSON PLAN:

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It should be written & should have clear aims A flexible plan should be clear & specific It should cover the exact scope It should follow the maxims of teaching. The new ideas should be related to learners It should contain the suitable subject matter. It enables the teacher to know the most desirable types of teaching method. Provides continuity in teaching g process Illustrative aids have to be prepaid.

PRINCIPLES: The lesson plan is composed of 6 principles, they are. 1. The plan is to be made as a GUIDE rather than as a rule of thumb rule. 2. Mastery of subject 3. Acquainted with new methods and technique of teaching 4. Active student participation 5. Organize the teaching material in a psychological way rather than merely a logical thinking 6. Avoid monotony.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR GOOD LESSON PLAN

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Mastery of subject. Principle of teaching & learning . Awareness of individual difference. Adequate training in the topic. Two way teaching method.

STEPS IN LESSON PLANNING: Planning . 2. Preparation or introduction. 3. Presentation 4. Recapitulation or closing stage.
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Types

Skill lesson Knowledge plan Appreciation plan

SKILL LESSON No impression without expression!!!! Here skills are taught by 2 methods, they are: Demonstrations Verbal instruction Effective skill lesson includes : 1. Showing good exhibitions & museums & by giving assignment to learners to do project. 2. Clear aim to every lesson plan is essential. 3. By showing the process with the help of A.V.aids 4. Proficiency in the skills depends upon the success of individual practice. 5. Rules restricts activity & endangers freedom & spontaneity.

KNOWLEDGE LESSON
It is also called as herbartian lesson.

STEPS:
Preparation

Presentation
Association/comparison Generalization

Application
Recapitulation .

APPRECIATION LESSON It helps in development of aesthetic skills like enable the pupil to appreciate beauty which can be in sounds, color and any other form. STEPS:

Preparation 2. Presentation 3. Contemplation 4. Application .

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