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Mass Networks compiled this
list to facilitate the discussion of criteria for excellence
in lesson plans which took place at the December 10, 1998
meeting. The summary document Criteria
for Lesson Plan Excellence
describes the discussion and some conclusions developed by
CLASP districts.
A good lesson
plan:
- Articulates goals and outcomes
that can be demonstrated in the context of real-world
problems.
- Focuses on content outcomes, the
process(es) students use, and/or the depth of student
understanding.
- Includes learning activities
designed and organized so that authentic tasks are
included for understanding those
concepts/facts/principles which are used in the world
outside the classroom.
- Uses different representations
(questions/examples/models/etc.) to present the
lesson.
- Includes planned social
interactions that are appropriate for achieving the
objectives of this lesson.
- Describes motivational strategies
that are appropriate for the content.
- Accommodates individual learning
styles and aptitudes through the use of multiple and
appropriate media (graphic, aural and/or multimedia
illustration).
- Is factually accurate.
- Enables students to actively
construct knowledge and meaning.
- =Includes clear criteria for
evaluation of a student product.
- Relates current learning
objectives and content to past learning.
- Sets up "checkpoints" to assess
student understanding.
- Summarizes lesson objectives at
end of lesson to reinforce relationship between learning
activities and concepts.
Sources:
Compiled by Mass
Networks Education Partnership Copyright ©
1998
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