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Unit 5 discussed the importance of lesson planning as an organizational tool for teachers. The essential qualities of an effective lesson plan, according to the author, are simplicity, flexibility, and clarity concerning goals and expectations. A lesson plan designed in accordance with these principles can contribute subsantially to the smooth operation of the classroom. Lesson planning can also help the teacher to achieve a logical structure in each lesson, and can provide the teacher with a record of what the class has accomplished at each stage in the course. The precise specifications of a guven lesson plan will depend upon the experience-level and preferences of the teacher, as well as upon the details of the lesson. There are, however, certain features of universal utility in lesson planning, including a clear statement of aims and objectives for the lesson, a cataogue of all necessary materials, and a provisional schedule of activities (inclusive of the projected duration of each). Teachers may also find it helpful to complete self-evaluations, as a means of gauging their progress toward learning objectives and, by extension, the effectiveness of their planning strategies.
