When I began to create lesson plans for my first education field experience (CI295), I usually worked at my desk and followed the prescribed format given to us by the instructor. I approached this task as if it were any other assignment for one of my classes, by sitting down in front of a computer and trying to produce on the spot.

Planning would usually occur at night and would start by coming up with a topic for my given audience. After establishing the topic I would write down my intended objectives of the lesson and also how I would reach them. Keeping the objectives in mind I would go through step by step what I would say and do throughout the lesson. Using this technique created plans that were very rigid and resistant to changes in the classroom. This was a result of my inexperience in planning and in the classroom.

In addition to my procedure section being rigid my assessment of the students usually lacked creativity and took on the appearace of a test or worksheet. I soon learned that tests can be supplemented by alternative forms of assessment.

I would conclude my plan by writing down the sources and also the materials necessary to carry out the plan.

(Planning Page)