Planning Engaging Lessons

Teri Thomsen, M.Ed.District Mentor

Westview High School

Teri Thomsen

Participants will be able to independently use their learning to…• Consider and utilize brain-based learning theory, research-based instructional strategies, and

gradual release in the development of lesson plans.• Consider the use of body language, pacing, voice modulation and enthusiasm for topic/content

to increase student engagement.

Essential Questions

• How does effective lesson planning impact the delivery of a lesson and the students’ ability to learn?

• How does brain-based research theory impact student learning?

• What types of non-verbal instructional techniques can I utilize to positively impact student learning?

• How can I demonstrate enthusiasm for my content area or topic?

Enduring Understandings

• Effective lesson plans consist of key elements.

• Effective lesson planning impacts the ability of students to actively engage and learn.

• Brain-based learning theory, and the teacher’s use of non-verbal instructional techniques and engagement strategies will have an impact on lesson delivery for student learning.

• Expressing enthusiasm for their topic/content will have a positive impact on lesson delivery and, therefore, student learning.

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Review of brain-based learning theory Understand the use of body language,

pacing, voice modulation, and non-verbal instructional strategies to increase student engagement.

Express enthusiasm for topic/content. Consider the use of gradual release lesson plans that incorporate

research-based instructional strategies.

Think about a time you had students eating from the palm of your hand.

What did that look like?

What were you doing?

What were the students

doing?

What did you do to make that lesson

engaging?

5 Ideas for Creating Engaging Lessons

Brain-based learning theoryEnthusiasm

Non-verbal Engagement strategiesResearch-based Instructional Strategies

Gradual release

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Teacher Enthusiasm & Non-Verbal Engagement Strategies

Engagement Strategies

Resources

RBI Practices

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S Drive _Curricular Design Templates and Guides Lesson Plan Template – Gradual Release of Responsibility

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