Top 5 resources for lesson planning for Secondary Teachers
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Top 5 resources for lesson planning for Secondary Teachers
Lesson planning forms a pivotal part of teaching, helping to ensure that all key aspects of the
curriculum are covered at some stage in the classroom. Good planning enables
you improve your teaching, as well as helping to save time in future too, as
you can often reuse and recycle plans with new classes. You’ll want to make
sure you get the level of detail right – providing enough to learn from, while
also being simple enough to allow for flexibility and personal development.
If you’re looking
for some assistance with your lesson planning for this academic year, or you
just want some fresh ideas, here are some of the top tips and resources to use.
Consider the key lesson planning inclusions
While there isn’t a
set way to plan a lesson, there are several elements that you’ll likely want to
include. Think about any prior learning and past lessons, as these will often
shape what direction you take your teaching in. You’ll want a clear set of
objectives and to know what represents success, as well as considering what
specialist subject knowledge is required. This is far more important for
secondary teachers when compared to primary level, as classes need to have
greater depth. Don’t forget to make sure you have the necessary resources to
hand, and plan for a degree of flexibility in case any debate or discussion
doesn’t quite go in the intended direction.
Where to find lesson planning templates
From a simple blank
lesson template to one that is totally
editable, you can access a range of lesson planning templates by creating a
free account with Teachwire. For newly qualified teachers, there’s also an
option that comes with support
guidance, detailing exactly how to complete the plan.
Teacher Toolkit is also home to a five-minute lesson plan
resource, backed by the Department for Education and designed to speed up
and simplify the planning process.
What about lesson planning apps?
As well as numerous templates, secondary school teachers can
also download a range of apps to aid lesson planning. Several feature on the
Educational App Store, including Nearpod, a tool
which allows you to create interactive lesson plans packed full of videos,
audio, quizzes and polls. Alternatively, try Planboard,
a calendar-type planner featuring editable templates which can revisited and
edited time and again. Others can be easily found by searching on the various
app stores.
Make your lessons more creative
Adding creativity to lessons forms a vital element of pupil
engagement. By ensuring your lessons have a hook, like a stand-out video or
image, it helps to keep your pupils interested in the subject matter and
focused on what you have to say. A New Direction hosts a Teachers’
Toolkit designed to help teachers add creativity to lessons through the
arts, part of forming a well-rounded curriculum offering.
Let Tradewind Recruitment help
We have a range of certified CPD courses focused on lesson
planning, which can provide you with all of the necessary skills to make a
difference in secondary school classrooms. These bespoke courses are regularly
checked for the latest up-to-date information and are designed to aid your
continual development as a teacher.
Our consultants can also provide a range of lesson planning guidance and additional information to support your teaching, meaning you can enter every classroom feeling prepared and ready to teach.
How Tradewind Recruitment can support Teachers looking for their next role in education
If you’re a Secondary Teacher looking for support in writing your CV and preparing for your interview then we can help! Alternatively, we have lots of resources to help with everything related to you and your career, from top ideas for lesson plans to keeping organised in the classroom.
We have hundreds of secondary teaching positions available if you’re looking for your perfect role as a Teacher – get in touch today.
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