Lesson Planning

In this module, trainees learn how to plan effective lessons that help pupils learn, retain and build on their knowledge and understanding. It covers the core structure of a lesson and emphasises the importance of sequencing to ensure pupils’ learning is logical and coherent. Trainees learn how to use techniques like modelling and scaffolding to enable pupils to achieve the learning objectives, and how to factor these techniques into their planning.

 

This module covers the CCF 'Learn that...' statements:

• 4.1. Effective teaching can transform pupils’ knowledge, capabilities and beliefs about learning.
• 4.2. Effective teachers introduce new material in steps, explicitly linking new ideas to what has been previously studied and learned.
• 4.3. Modelling helps pupils understand new processes and ideas; good models make abstract ideas concrete and accessible.
• 4.4. Guides, scaffolds and worked examples can help pupils apply new ideas, but should be gradually removed as pupil expertise increases.
• 4.8. Practice is an integral part of effective teaching; ensuring pupils have repeated opportunities to practise, with appropriate guidance and support, increases success.