CED 522 Teacher as Facilitator of Learning
Timothy W. Brock
Developing a Lesson Plan
The material in this class presentation and discussion was derived from Chapter 9 “How Do We Fit the Parts Together” of the textbook, Teaching Today’s Teachers to Teach, by Donald Griggs. Additional materials were provided by the professor.
Introduction
Based on the assumption that the teacher has a working knowledge of learning content, student learning styles, learning objectives, and learning process/methods, the skilled teacher must integrate these components of the teaching/learning process in a concrete form, i.e. a lesson plan. This written document serves as the process guide for what will happen during a Bible study class.
In the book, Griggs suggested that a lesson plan should include five movements:
· Invite—including activities which will set the stage for the ensuing study, the teacher attempts to create a warm, accepting, and curious learning environment.
· Inform—using engaging activities, the teacher will identify or introduce the central truth derived from the biblical text.
· Investigate—individually, in small groups, or as a whole class, students participate in activities designed to explore the central truth of the text in more depth.
· Illustrate—including activities which encourage the students to identify their personal understanding of the subject and relate this understanding to their own life circumstances.
· Inspire—using selected activities, the teacher attempts to inspire the students to take classroom learning out into their daily lives.
On pages 110-111, Griggs included a planning template to be used for the development of a lesson plan. The students enrolled in CED 522 will use this template as the basis for the Bible study associated with Assignment 2. Each student should format the lesson plan according the sample listed on the following page.
Title of Bible Study
Context
The student should briefly describe the context in which this study might be taught (for example, in a Sunday morning Bible study, during a retreat, in a Wednesday evening class, in a home-based Bible study, etc.). Also indicate the total amount of time available for the study in this context.
Audience
The student should identify the type of students for which the Bible study is written: preschoolers, children, youth, adults, or intergenerational.
Key Bible Passage(s)
In this section, the student should list the reference (including the version of the Bible used) of the passage or passages that will be explored in this lesson. Then the student should print the text of the passage or passages, in the space below the reference.
Focus of the Session
In one, well-crafted sentence, the student should address the statement, “In this session, I would like to communicate…”
Objectives
In this section, the student will address the statement, “As a result of their participation in this session, I would like to help the students be able to…” by writing one to four specific learning objectives. Once the student has written each objective, he or she should classify the objective (based on the material developed in Chapter 7 of the text, i.e. is the objective about remembering, comparing, interpreting, creating, applying or deciding?) Remember to use strong action verbs in these objectives.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Invite
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity.
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Inform
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson. For example, if the student suggests that a lecture be used, he or she needs to provide an outline of that lecture.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity (including any worksheets, pencils, pens, or other items needed in the activity).
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Investigate
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity.
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Illustrate
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity.
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Inspire
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity.
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Important To Remember
The primary criteria for assessing this Bible study will be:
· Did the student follow the lesson plan listed on pages 110-111 of the text?
· Is the focus of the session consistent with the biblical text?
· Do the activities listed in the lesson plan help students to accomplish the stated objectives?
· Is the study appropriate for the indicated audience?
· Is this plan “doable” or practical in the given context and timeframe?
· Can any person pick up this study and, with little additional information, teach this study?
CED 522 Teacher as Facilitator of Learning
Timothy W. Brock
Developing a Lesson Plan
The material in this class presentation and discussion was derived from Chapter 9 “How Do We Fit the Parts Together” of the textbook, Teaching Today’s Teachers to Teach, by Donald Griggs. Additional materials were provided by the professor.
Introduction
Based on the assumption that the teacher has a working knowledge of learning content, student learning styles, learning objectives, and learning process/methods, the skilled teacher must integrate these components of the teaching/learning process in a concrete form, i.e. a lesson plan. This written document serves as the process guide for what will happen during a Bible study class.
In the book, Griggs suggested that a lesson plan should include five movements:
· Invite—including activities which will set the stage for the ensuing study, the teacher attempts to create a warm, accepting, and curious learning environment.
· Inform—using engaging activities, the teacher will identify or introduce the central truth derived from the biblical text.
· Investigate—individually, in small groups, or as a whole class, students participate in activities designed to explore the central truth of the text in more depth.
· Illustrate—including activities which encourage the students to identify their personal understanding of the subject and relate this understanding to their own life circumstances.
· Inspire—using selected activities, the teacher attempts to inspire the students to take classroom learning out into their daily lives.
On pages 110-111, Griggs included a planning template to be used for the development of a lesson plan. The students enrolled in CED 522 will use this template as the basis for the Bible study associated with Assignment 2. Each student should format the lesson plan according the sample listed on the following page.
Title of Bible Study
Context
The student should briefly describe the context in which this study might be taught (for example, in a Sunday morning Bible study, during a retreat, in a Wednesday evening class, in a home-based Bible study, etc.). Also indicate the total amount of time available for the study in this context.
Audience
The student should identify the type of students for which the Bible study is written: preschoolers, children, youth, adults, or intergenerational.
Key Bible Passage(s)
In this section, the student should list the reference (including the version of the Bible used) of the passage or passages that will be explored in this lesson. Then the student should print the text of the passage or passages, in the space below the reference.
Focus of the Session
In one, well-crafted sentence, the student should address the statement, “In this session, I would like to communicate…”
Objectives
In this section, the student will address the statement, “As a result of their participation in this session, I would like to help the students be able to…” by writing one to four specific learning objectives. Once the student has written each objective, he or she should classify the objective (based on the material developed in Chapter 7 of the text, i.e. is the objective about remembering, comparing, interpreting, creating, applying or deciding?) Remember to use strong action verbs in these objectives.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Invite
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity.
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Inform
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson. For example, if the student suggests that a lecture be used, he or she needs to provide an outline of that lecture.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity (including any worksheets, pencils, pens, or other items needed in the activity).
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Investigate
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity.
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Illustrate
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity.
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Inspire
Activity
· The student should describe in detail the specific activities and/or teaching methods that will be used to facilitate this portion of the lesson.
Resources
· The student will provide a detailed list of all resources needed to accomplish this activity.
Time
· The student will list the approximate amount of time needed to complete this activity. Remember that the entire lesson should take between 40-50 minutes (the average time allowed for a typical Bible study class).
Important To Remember
The primary criteria for assessing this Bible study will be:
· Did the student follow the lesson plan listed on pages 110-111 of the text?
· Is the focus of the session consistent with the biblical text?
· Do the activities listed in the lesson plan help students to accomplish the stated objectives?
· Is the study appropriate for the indicated audience?
· Is this plan “doable” or practical in the given context and timeframe?
· Can any person pick up this study and, with little additional information, teach this study?