6. 1 notepad and pencil Facilitator preparation 1. In a previous professional development session early in the school year, introduce the requirement for each individual or team of teachers to write a lesson plan and reflection which demonstrates their understanding of a technology-assisted constructivist learning environment. If a team writes the lesson plan, ask that each individual teacher write his or her own reflection about the lesson. It is best if teachers have a minimum of 2 months' advance notice about the lesson plan requirement. Samples of teacher created lesson plans are in the Analyzing Lesson Plans module.
Teachers can use the format as a template and complete the required sections.
Allow time in professional development sessions during the year for the teachers to develop their lesson plan. Depending upon time available, a minimum of 1 hour should be allotted. In addition to writing the lesson plan and reflection, teachers need to prepare to share the lesson with their colleagues in their own classroom or other space. Encourage the teachers to engage their colleagues in an activity that is part of the lesson. Depending upon grouping and time available, allot 30 minutes to 1 hour for teachers to share 1 lesson.