Components of an Instructional Plan
Title Page – Preliminaries
I. Preliminary information
· Course title (if applicable)
· Unit title (if applicable)
· Lesson or workshop title - action oriented
· Competency (ies) are clearly defined
II. Objectives
· Terminal Performance (Learning) Objective
Desired performance stated in action terms (competency)
Condition(s) under which the performance will be measured
Criteria which states how the performance will be judged/evaluated
· Enabling Objectives or Questions
III. References, equipment, supplies, and other resources: handouts, transparencies, visual aids (videos, specimens, samples, etc.), textbooks, supplies, tools, and equipment
Instructional Page(s)
IV. Interest approach (Link, Motivation, and Overview)
· Create a “felt-need to learn” the subject content of the lesson/workshop
· Gain the attention of the learners/participants
· Relate the subject matter to learners’ lives and/or career interests
· Draw learners’ attention to a common point
· Set the stage for communicating the objectives, defining the problem(s) to be solved, and/or identifying the questions to investigate.
· Review key points from prior learning
V. Identify the objectives, define the problem(s), and/or identify the questions
· Identify the objectives of the lesson/workshop
· Guide learners in clearly defining the problem(s) to be solved
· Identify the questions to investigate
VI. Outline the teaching methods, learning activities, exercises, visuals, handouts, and materials that will be used to teach the information necessary for learners to 1) learn the enabling objectives, 2) solve the problem(s), or 3) answer the questions.
A. The Instructor Directions includes:
Leading questions to ask
Teaching methods to use
Handouts (HO)
Transparencies (TRANS) or Overheads (OH)
Power Point Slides (P-Pt Slide)
When to use the Chalkboard (CB), White Board (WB) or other visual aid
Provides organization and structure to the lesson/workshop
B. The Content Outline, Procedures, and/or Procedures includes:
Complete outline revealing subject matter (content) and the sequence in which it will be taught
Depends on the subject matter, objectives, and how you plan to teach the lesson
C. Instructional (Teaching) Methods to use (partial list):
Demonstration Small Group Discussion Experiment
Field Trip Independent Study Lecture
Resource Person Role-Play Directed Study
Brainstorming Computer Debates Visual Aids Video Simulation
Projects Assignments Laboratory Activity
Buzz Group Case Study Panel Discussion
D. Problem-Solving Techniques to use (partial list):
Questions for Investigation (Study Questions)
Forked-Road Advantages-Disadvantages
Possibilities-Factors Steps and Key Points
Situation-to-be-Improved Given the Effect, Find the Cause
VII. Application of Concepts, Principles, and/or Skills
· Plan activities for learners/participants to apply what they have learned
· Could also occur throughout the lesson/workshop
VIII. Closure
· Plan to bring closure to the lesson/workshop
· Bring out the main points of the lesson/workshop and what should have been learned
· Plan for pulling loose ends together
· Plan how to tie this lesson to what learners will be doing in future lessons
· Make the connection between the lesson and future job applications
IX. Modifications
· Specify any modifications needed as directed by student(s)’ IEP/504 plan
o i.e., extended time for tests/assignments, large print handouts, written notes, etc.
X. Evaluation
· Select an appropriate method to evaluate learners
· The method of evaluation should be identified on the instructional plan, but the actual evaluation should not be a part of the instructional methods page
· Determine how the instructor’s performance and the overall workshop will be evaluated.