Identify at least two of questions from those
listed below that you feel you need the most preparation on in this course.
1.
Is the
room prepared? Is furniture
arranged to promote desired learning? Is
the environment conducive to what I intend to teach?
2.
Do I have
a plan for getting students into the room and settled in their seats?
3.
Have I
thought of a “motivational opener” to make the transition from the last
class they attended to this one?
4.
Can I
give the students a preview (advanced organizers) of what we’ll be doing
during the period so they’ll know what to expect?
5.
Have I
estimated the time required for each activity this period?
6.
Are the
major concepts for this lesson covered by my planned activities?
7.
Are the
essential facts I want taught in the materials to be used?
8.
Have I
planned for the appropriate level of affect desired?
9.
Have I
planned to allow each student to participate at an appropriate level of
learning?
10.
Are the necessary and appropriate materials present in the
room?
11.
Do I have a plan for discussion?
Have I clarified what kind of discussion will contribute to the lesson
objectives?
12.
Have I planned for relevance?
Do I have some real-life examples?
13.
Have I considered handout procedure and steps for collecting
homework?
14.
How will I involve special students in this lesson?
15.
What is my plan for grouping?
What direction will I give?
16.
Do I have a plan for possible deviant behavior today?
17.
Do I want to emphasize a certain format/standards for
today’s homework or assignment?
18.
What kind of test questions would I ask about today’s
material? Do I want to share these
expectations with students?
19.
What kind of technique will I use for closure of today’s class?
20.
What is my procedure for dismissal of the class?