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Elements of a Good Lesson  

Components of a Traditional Lesson Plan

Element

Purpose

Set

Gain attention

Objective

Inform learner of what is to be learned

Meaning

Connect the learning to previously learned material

Content

Present the material

Transfer and retention 

(Guided Practice)

Provide guidance in the learning activity

Arrange practice to aid future retrieval and transfer of knowledge

Independent practice

Provide activities to ensure comprehension

Check for Understanding

Elicit responses from student to gage comprehension

Feedback

Inform students about correctness of performance

Assessment

After responses, inform the learner of mastery and give further feedback

 
This page was updated on:  04/10/02