Writing a training session or lesson plan – templates
One of the challenges for a new trainer is the development of a lesson or session plan for a training course or module.
The reason this is such a challenge are often simple – tutors do not provide a sample template or format to copy, saying that it is the trainer or teachers choice, however when you are learning this is more of a barrier than an enabler of choice to style. In addition, with the increasing trend of organizations delivering training internally, it is important that they have a standard approach to session plan development for consistency and contingency in the event of sickness or staff losses.
· Assessing Needs
· Writing Learning Objectives
· Measuring success (evaluation)
· Outlining Content
· Selecting Methods and Media
· Writing the Lesson Plan
Once the information has been collected, the development of the lesson plan can begin in
a sequential, logical manner.
· Use a lesson plan format (see templates below)
· Consider TIME per topic, activity, exercise, etc.
· Include selected MEDIA in the body of the lesson plan
· Explain how to deliver and process discussions, lectures, activities, etc.
· Notate key points or directives to the right of the lesson plan
· Use simple, straightforward language
Note an effective lesson plan should be able to be used by any trainer familiar with the material (i.e occupationally
competent)
Below are a number of training lesson or session plan templates that you may consider. feel free to
change and adapt to meet your needs.
Typical cover page of a course or lesson plan
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9.00 | Introduce facilitators Q. Who are you? · name · location · current role · hope to achieve Ice breaker activity Course objectives Session objectives |
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A simple lesson/ session plan template format:
Training Session Agenda
Title of Session:
Date of delivery:
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A more comprehensive training session plan template
Organization name training session plan
Title: ________
Subject: _________
| Lesson/ Session title: | Trainer/ Facilitator: | Date: |
| Time: | Duration: | Number of learners/ participants: |
| Aims: | Objectives: | Prior knowledge: |
Time: | Subject Matter: | Trainer/ facilitator Activities: | Learner’s Activities: |
10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 11.50
12.00 | IntroductionsOverview of… More about….. |
Go around the tables assist group activity | Listen Q & A (question & answer)
Reading activity Class/small group activity Students should look for the following answers
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There are many ways to format a session or lesson plan – these are just a few ideas. If you have a favourite format please
email it to us and we will include it here.
Other labels for lesson plan include:
curriculum, syllabus etc..
RapidBI is an organizational effectiveness consultancy based in the UK but working internationally.
© RapidBI & Mike Morrison 2011 - this article/ page is free to copy and use on the condition that an active link back and reference is made to this site and page. Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.
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