The lesson plan is a guideline through the help of which a teacher can teach well and reach his desired goal. Making use of these guidelines the teacher can deliver the good materials to students in a logical se­quence.

In the absence of a lesson plan the progress of the class is hampered For good teaching we have to use a good method of teach­ing.

Thus the only best way of good teaching is possible is by making use of integrated teaching of content and methods. The teaching of contents through better methods is definitely superior to teaching con­tents. Because of these advantages planning of lessons is considered essential for becoming a good teacher.

Important aspects of lesson planning

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Following question should and should be considered before a les­son:

(a) For whole the lesson is planned?

(b) What is the important topic to be taught?

(c) By whom is the unit going to be taken up?

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(d) What type of inter-departmental help is required?

(e) How has the basic knowledge been imported?

Need of a lesson-plan

Difficult type of lessons give different types of learn to develop a particular type of knowledge without any loss of time either on the part of the teacher or on the part of die student, it is important that the lesson is prepared well in advance. While planning a lesson the follow­ing objectives be kept in mind.

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1. Removal of difficulties likely to arise during actual teaching.

2. Reaching the desired goal.

3. Teacher is sure of die point he wants to lay before students.

4. Teacher must be confident of the order in which he would like to introduce the profits to the students.

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5. To acquire full knowledge and information of die facts essen­tially negative for die particular topic.

6. To limit the scope of the work for the class on the particular date.

7. To see how for the teaching and are successful in a particular class and a particular topic.

8. Arrange question systematically.

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9. To synthesise the different steps the ensuring continuity in teaching.

10. Correlating various topics.

11. To improve study habits.

12. Solving the problems of assignment in class.

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Lesson planning is a ‘must’ for every teacher. By it the teacher makes his expressions in the class precise clear. Lesson planning is the most important aspect of teaching and it cannot be altogether ignored. It precedes teaching in the form of planning, thinking and organising. It takes into consideration the past, present and the future.

Different lesson plans may be considered essential for different units in different subjects.

Planning a lesson involves many an activities and a good lesson plan gives the planner an insight to limit the area, which he likes to include in his lesson plan. Prudent planning is bound to supply enough stuff in the teacher to teach successfully in the class. However, a hap­hazard lesson plan is likely to adversely effect the teaching in class.