INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3(2+1)

Lesson 16 : Lesson Plan

Elements of Lesson Planning

1. Determining Objectives: should be specific, well defined and measurable in terms of changed behavior of the learner.

2. Study the Audience: In terms of the size, educational standard, level of knowledge, interest in the subject, social environment, discipline and expectations.

3. Content: Valid, authentic, factual, applicable and adequate.

Body of the Lecture:

Attention should be given to the main body of lecture. The body of the lecture should be divided into positions dealing with discussions, arguments or a narrative part of the lecture.

For the body of the lecture/speech the following points are most important while preparing the lecture.

Selection of Material:

Effective lecture depends on the proper selection of material to be presented. The audience becomes interested if the material is carefully selected.

1. Wide Reading: For this purpose the lecture should make use of wide reading of selected publications, journals, articles, bulletins etc.

2. Talking with Informed persons:

Useful information can be obtained by discussing the body of the lecture with persons who have the knowledge and experience of the topic.

By exchanging views the relevant questions that may be asked by the audience can be anticipated and can be answered satisfactorily.

3. From observation and Experience:

Much of the information and material to be presented can be obtained from observation and experience. By quoting examples from personal observation and experience it becomes easier to convince people of your view.

Importance of Illustrations:

1. Make points clear.
2. Within the possible experience of audience.

Use of Humour:

Humour is extremely necessary during the body of lecture. The audience can be made to become more interested in the topic by introducing humour at the right time. It makes the audience up and makes them more effective.

Conclusion:

Unless the ideas that have been spread out are pooled together in specific terms the audience will not get a clear picture. The conclusion should be brief but comprehensive. There should be continuity and sequence so that the picture in the minds of the audience is not confused.

Evaluation:

This stage helps the teacher to know the extent to which the learners have learnt the lesson. This phase may consist of diagnosing questions and problem solving question regarding the subject matter presented.