3-Part Lesson Breakdown

I thought I would take a chance on explaining a 3 part class lesson before making one for my online AQ.

1. Before Lesson Activity takes place, "Minds On"

This is the step in which the teacher is posing the introduction to the purpose of the activity and priming students for the things they will be doing in the class and focusing on in the activity; see the list general list of things to do below:

a) Priming of "Prior Knowledge"
b) Introduction to the purpose of the lesson
c) Explain what the lesson will entail
d) Differentiation of instruction/activity if needed


2. During Lesson Activity, Taking place, "Working on it"

This is the part of the lesson in which students are working on the activity (together vs. independently), to solve a problem or explore a topic as much as needed to answer the call of the teacher posed at the beginning of the lesson. Teachers should carefully consider what exceptional students there are and how to accommodate their specific skill sets.

a) Differentiation
b) Knowledge Collaboration
c) Trial and Error Learning
d) Exploration of topic


3. After Activity, "Consolidation, Highlights, Summary"

This is the part of the lesson in which students are taking what they gained from the activity and collaboration while sharing ideas as a class. This is not meant to be the collaboration that leads to further exploration of topics; no, this is to allow students moments of self-actualization. Just like an essay, there should be no "new information" added to the activity, just conclusive thoughts from the activity as students and teachers understand.

a) Appraisal of knowledge/skills learned
b) Questioning of activity completed
c) Summarizing to group members (collaboration for consolidation)
d) Consolidation of things learned
e) Praise/Positive Reinforcement