Types and Titles of Lesson Plans

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GENERAL STRUCTURE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT

1 - Importance/value

2 - Basic Information

3 - Approved Practices/Techniques

4 - Application

5 - Problem Solution/analysis/synthesis

 

SAMPLE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR A UNIT ON INSECTS

1. To list the ways insects economically effect humans.

2. To identify the physical characteristics of insects.

3. To outline the stages of metamorphosis.

4. To identify 15 common insects.

5. To list common insect mouth parts.

6. To match vegetative plant damage with the various kinds of mouth parts.

7. To use the dichotomous key to classify insects to the proper order .

8. To list 3 common ways of controlling insects.

9. To list 4 approved practices in the application of each method of controlling insects.

10. To list the trade names of each of the major types of chemical insecticides.

11. To calculate the dilution and application rate given a label from an insecticide container .

12. To describe integrated pest management.

13.  To list basic concepts of integrated pest management

14. To conduct an insect inventory.

15. Given an insect infestation problem, to develop an economical insect control program including recommended steps and procedures.

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RELATIONSHIP OF LESSON PLAN TO LEARNING DOMAIN

Domain of Learning Desired 
Competency Development 
Type of Lesson Plan

COGNITIVE Knowledge INFORMATIONAL

PSYCHOMOTOR Motor Skills OPERATIONAL

AFFECTIVE Attitudes, Values, Appreciation MANAGERIAL

USES OF EACH TYPE OF LESSON PLAN

INFORMATIONAL

Use- -To teach important, specific, up-to-date facts, knowledge and information.

Examples -Approved practices and technology in agricultural production, business, marketing and sales.

Assumptions -Information is necessary for students to carry out specific tasks, skills, or operations.

OPERATIONAL

Use -To teach the many important agricultural practices and skills which are essentially manipulative or manual in nature

Examples -Whenever ability and "know-how" are necessary for students to be able to do or perform a practice according to specifications.

Assumptions -Questions, readings, lectures, discussions, etc. do not apply. Students learn to do by doing. Teacher must analyze the practice (skill) and teach it "step by step". J9b operation sheets apply.

MANAGERIAL

Use -To help students make intelligent decisions and to provide them with experience in decision making.

Examples -In all teaching where a clear-cut decision needs to be made. Students learn to think efficiently by solving real and worthwhile problems.

Assumptions -Students learn to think by thinking. Managerial jobs are mental. Students who conduct comprehensive SE face decisions. Build unit around SE, other decisions facing students. Procedures follow the Decision Making Process: Identify the problem; determine the factors; arrive at a decision; take action; accept the results.

Lesson Plan Components

 

 

 

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