I've been teaching for 13 years and my Teacher Ed program never spelled things out this clearly. This was a great refresher as I look ahead to next year.
I like how you talk about shifting activities to keep students engaged! In my practicum, I had a very rowdy grade 11 (!) class, and my supervisor advised changing what we were doing every five minutes. That sounded overwhelming at first, but it became second nature: now you're listening to me, now you're working on your own, now discussing with the group, sharing out, listening to me, working independently again, etc--keep them on their toes! (I ended up adoring that class, but it put me through the wringer.)
I really liked that you mentioned how most people fall in the middle in terms of how detailed their plans are. I know my classmates and I are often overwhelmed by how detailed our lesson plans have to be for the projects we do... and we aren't even student teachers yet! Its good to know that it becomes a bit more natural as time goes on, and also that one day we'll have a bit more say over our preferred planning methods. Thanks for making this!
That is why I am here! They showed us once on how to write a detailed lesson plan and I was never shown within Science. I am student teaching now, last quarter until I graduate and I am freaking out. My last mentor did NOT use lesson plans. I hope you are successful now that it is a year later!
It TOTALLY gets better over time-you're right! It becomes more natural as you go. We hustled so hard in college with creating these extremely intricate lesson plans. As crazy as it was at the time (also the panic attacks of "how could I possibly do this on a daily basis" lolll), it definitely trained me to be VERY efficient with making them (and developing a persona system over time). Loved this!! Always a good refresher :)
As a senior in college about to go into student teaching in high school sciences.....this hit me like a truck. “How could I possibly do this on a daily basis” 😰
Wonderful job, Marie! This really helped me to see how I (don't) set up my lesson plans. I've been teaching for about 15 years and have never done this. I think that this is what I need to help me better structure my units and lessons. I'm usually full of ideas, and I want to do so much, but I end up getting lost in the process. If I could use a metaphor, it's as if I have all of the ingredients necessary for an awesome cake, but no instructions on how to piece it together properly, so I might end up getting a pancake or a muffin instead of a cake. I want the cake! My lack of executive functioning could well be the cause, but I'm hoping that these videos will help me to achieve my desired cake! Thank you :)
I love lesson planning. I am sort of closer to the super detailed planner, but not to the minute and definitely not scripted. I like the element of shifting from one activity to another. I was a Latin teacher for almost a decade, but currently, I am teaching ELA and Reading. Lesson planning for English classes is quite a bit different from what I had to do in Latin, so I appreciate the video.
Wish I had teachers like you for English! Don't teach at someone, aim for active learning. Sadly the tell approach is so much the norm. Exactly why I'm looking for ideas for creating better online business courses and bring the fun of learning back for adults too. Thanks a mil 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you, immensely! I've been exploring options, researching and literally dreaming of ways to develop creative lesson plans for high school students. Your delivery captivated my undivided attention and the content is helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for this! I am a second year student English teacher in Aus and have just finished my first lesson planning assignment which almost turned me away from the course. Watching this video made me feel so much better about this (and you thought me so much more than my tutor did!)
You deserve way more subscribers! I so so love these chat videos where you share your thoughts, ideas, knowledge, its like sitting with a wise friend or sibling, and I get to learn so much! Thanks for sharing! ❤️
Thanks so much for this! I just did my first lesson plan and it’s so helpful to have some key points to refer back to. So easy to overthink it all but appreciate you breaking it down 😊
I've recently had my teaching style reviewed by a new head of department, she's challenged me to change up my lessons and I think breaking it down into these 3 parts (rather then our confusing 2) will help me to make sure that I'm meeting the kids needs
I literally never use any of the lesson planning tools that I used in my credentialing courses. LOL. Daily lesson plans start with my objective from the day and then I decide what I'll have them do, and finally how I'll figure out if they understand what's going on. From there, I create a Google Slides Presentation for the day.
first-year teacher here, I was hoping for a visual aide (as I am very much a visual learner and need examples). this is solid information though and I appreciate it and it will come in handy. Especially since I was not an education major and went through an alt-cert program.
Excellent video, really enjoyed the breakdown of a lesson plan. I'm working on creating an online course and this has definitely helped me boil down my macro idea into micro "unit" lessons
What is the plan for going back to school this fall? How do you plan to revise classroom setup? I remember you had a lot of community learning spaces. I am curious how you will revise things. Thank you for sharing.
Marie, do you have a recommendation for a book on improving annotating skills and breaking down fiction novels? I’m a college student and would like to get better at analyzing literary fiction.
This was such a lovely, succinct how to! I just returned to the 'classroom' from mat leave right after Spring Break...so the start of virtual learning. This was a 'quick and dirty' refresher for me and has me excited to be back teaching my students in real life! I'm very excited for your unit planning workshop, the link didn't work for me though :( Happy Summer!!
Honestly, I feel like I need a script and a time stamp for every time I’m shifting their focus (from recap, to lecture/direct instruction, to independent work, to think-pair-sharing, to class discussion, back to independent work, to closure...). I’m so scared!
I am going into my internship next year. We're supposed to make 8-10 lesson plans for a unit plan, and I have to say, this has helped. I wasn't sure where to begin! I wanted to ask, do you outline on a calendar or anything that you will be doing on certain days?
Came across this researching ideas to create better online courses and for ideas for make things more interactive. I have a group of interns, 17 - 22 and the are so happy to 'sit and listen' which is NOT learning argh! But after the last year of having all their lessons online, they sit there, good as gold in silence with mics off. I'm all for blended learning however, especially after the last 20 mths, has anyone discovered some better ways to create a more interactive and engaging learning experience online? Thanks in advance 🙏🏻
I see where it says "Links Mentioned: Unit Planning Workshop" but I don't see the actual link? I tried to go onto the website but it seems to no longer be up. Where would be the best place for me to access your Unit Planning Workshop info? In the meantime, I did see that you have a video on unit planning, so I will head over to watch that next. Thank you for so many helpful videos!
Hello teachers! I'm looking for a french teacher who would be interrested in setting up a penpal activity with my students. I'm an esol teacher in France and I'm trying to spice up this elearing situation...
I love how you detailed this out, but I am wondering how you would adapt his lesson for distance learning? Obviously you cannot switch out papers between students with everyone working from their own homes. Thanks for the ideas. It has been a while since my days for learning for my education degree, but I don’t think it was ever explained this clearly.
One thing I do for distance learning is put this type of an assignment in a hyperdoc format using google slides and build in brain break slides where they get up and do something. Hopefully this gives you some idea!
I've been teaching for 13 years and my Teacher Ed program never spelled things out this clearly. This was a great refresher as I look ahead to next year.
Same!!
I like how you talk about shifting activities to keep students engaged! In my practicum, I had a very rowdy grade 11 (!) class, and my supervisor advised changing what we were doing every five minutes. That sounded overwhelming at first, but it became second nature: now you're listening to me, now you're working on your own, now discussing with the group, sharing out, listening to me, working independently again, etc--keep them on their toes! (I ended up adoring that class, but it put me through the wringer.)
I really liked that you mentioned how most people fall in the middle in terms of how detailed their plans are. I know my classmates and I are often overwhelmed by how detailed our lesson plans have to be for the projects we do... and we aren't even student teachers yet! Its good to know that it becomes a bit more natural as time goes on, and also that one day we'll have a bit more say over our preferred planning methods. Thanks for making this!
That is why I am here! They showed us once on how to write a detailed lesson plan and I was never shown within Science. I am student teaching now, last quarter until I graduate and I am freaking out. My last mentor did NOT use lesson plans. I hope you are successful now that it is a year later!
It TOTALLY gets better over time-you're right! It becomes more natural as you go. We hustled so hard in college with creating these extremely intricate lesson plans. As crazy as it was at the time (also the panic attacks of "how could I possibly do this on a daily basis" lolll), it definitely trained me to be VERY efficient with making them (and developing a persona system over time). Loved this!! Always a good refresher :)
This is currently me rn T__T
As a senior in college about to go into student teaching in high school sciences.....this hit me like a truck. “How could I possibly do this on a daily basis” 😰
Wonderful job, Marie! This really helped me to see how I (don't) set up my lesson plans. I've been teaching for about 15 years and have never done this. I think that this is what I need to help me better structure my units and lessons. I'm usually full of ideas, and I want to do so much, but I end up getting lost in the process. If I could use a metaphor, it's as if I have all of the ingredients necessary for an awesome cake, but no instructions on how to piece it together properly, so I might end up getting a pancake or a muffin instead of a cake. I want the cake! My lack of executive functioning could well be the cause, but I'm hoping that these videos will help me to achieve my desired cake! Thank you :)
Omigosh! This is something that I'm looking for. I already feel so beaten up with all the online lessons that's been going on here.
Thanks for sharing I’ve been a teacher for 3 weeks and have just been thrown in with no mentor or student teaching
I am new at teaching have never learned how to build a unit, so this video broke it down really well! Thank you
I love lesson planning. I am sort of closer to the super detailed planner, but not to the minute and definitely not scripted. I like the element of shifting from one activity to another. I was a Latin teacher for almost a decade, but currently, I am teaching ELA and Reading. Lesson planning for English classes is quite a bit different from what I had to do in Latin, so I appreciate the video.
Wish I had teachers like you for English! Don't teach at someone, aim for active learning. Sadly the tell approach is so much the norm.
Exactly why I'm looking for ideas for creating better online business courses and bring the fun of learning back for adults too. Thanks a mil 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you, immensely! I've been exploring options, researching and literally dreaming of ways to develop creative lesson plans for high school students. Your delivery captivated my undivided attention and the content is helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for this! I am a second year student English teacher in Aus and have just finished my first lesson planning assignment which almost turned me away from the course. Watching this video made me feel so much better about this (and you thought me so much more than my tutor did!)
True!
You deserve way more subscribers! I so so love these chat videos where you share your thoughts, ideas, knowledge, its like sitting with a wise friend or sibling, and I get to learn so much! Thanks for sharing! ❤️
Thanks so much for this! I just did my first lesson plan and it’s so helpful to have some key points to refer back to. So easy to overthink it all but appreciate you breaking it down 😊
I've recently had my teaching style reviewed by a new head of department, she's challenged me to change up my lessons and I think breaking it down into these 3 parts (rather then our confusing 2) will help me to make sure that I'm meeting the kids needs
I literally never use any of the lesson planning tools that I used in my credentialing courses. LOL. Daily lesson plans start with my objective from the day and then I decide what I'll have them do, and finally how I'll figure out if they understand what's going on. From there, I create a Google Slides Presentation for the day.
Thank you I will keep revisiting your channel as I'm in the process of creating a lesson plan presentation. I could really use your help often.
first-year teacher here, I was hoping for a visual aide (as I am very much a visual learner and need examples). this is solid information though and I appreciate it and it will come in handy. Especially since I was not an education major and went through an alt-cert program.
thank you
Great video, simple & useful ideas, thank you!
Great one ☝️ stay safe ya~
Thank u so much! I really appreciate ur efforts!😇🌺
Excellent video, really enjoyed the breakdown of a lesson plan. I'm working on creating an online course and this has definitely helped me boil down my macro idea into micro "unit" lessons
This was really helpful. I'm still finishing my Master's in Special Education..... You should do a Q&A. Would be helpful for us newbie teacher people.
This is awesome! Having document cameras is great for science! Continue to make these types of videos. Blessings!
Wonderful, the eay you explain and ypur style 👏
What is the plan for going back to school this fall? How do you plan to revise classroom setup? I remember you had a lot of community learning spaces. I am curious how you will revise things. Thank you for sharing.
Marie, do you have a recommendation for a book on improving annotating skills and breaking down fiction novels? I’m a college student and would like to get better at analyzing literary fiction.
Yes! There is a book called "How to Read Literature Like a Professor" that can help unlock some of the mystery to analyzing lit!
This was such a lovely, succinct how to! I just returned to the 'classroom' from mat leave right after Spring Break...so the start of virtual learning. This was a 'quick and dirty' refresher for me and has me excited to be back teaching my students in real life! I'm very excited for your unit planning workshop, the link didn't work for me though :( Happy Summer!!
I'm a first year highschool teacher this was helpful.Any additional advise or tips would be grateful...
Very helpful advices. Thanks
While listening to your explanation of a lesson plan I think something clicked and connected. I think I get it lol.
Every day
You look really beautiful!
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This was awesome
Thank you 💕
I spy War Storm :)
Honestly, I feel like I need a script and a time stamp for every time I’m shifting their focus (from recap, to lecture/direct instruction, to independent work, to think-pair-sharing, to class discussion, back to independent work, to closure...). I’m so scared!
I am going into my internship next year. We're supposed to make 8-10 lesson plans for a unit plan, and I have to say, this has helped. I wasn't sure where to begin! I wanted to ask, do you outline on a calendar or anything that you will be doing on certain days?
Is lesson plan same with lesson design?
Came across this researching ideas to create better online courses and for ideas for make things more interactive.
I have a group of interns, 17 - 22 and the are so happy to 'sit and listen' which is NOT learning argh! But after the last year of having all their lessons online, they sit there, good as gold in silence with mics off. I'm all for blended learning however, especially after the last 20 mths, has anyone discovered some better ways to create a more interactive and engaging learning experience online? Thanks in advance 🙏🏻
I see where it says "Links Mentioned: Unit Planning Workshop" but I don't see the actual link? I tried to go onto the website but it seems to no longer be up. Where would be the best place for me to access your Unit Planning Workshop info?
In the meantime, I did see that you have a video on unit planning, so I will head over to watch that next. Thank you for so many helpful videos!
Hello teachers! I'm looking for a french teacher who would be interrested in setting up a penpal activity with my students. I'm an esol teacher in France and I'm trying to spice up this elearing situation...
Salima Chay I’m a French teacher in the US! Feel free to message me, I’d love to help.
I love how you detailed this out, but I am wondering how you would adapt his lesson for distance learning? Obviously you cannot switch out papers between students with everyone working from their own homes. Thanks for the ideas. It has been a while since my days for learning for my education degree, but I don’t think it was ever explained this clearly.
One thing I do for distance learning is put this type of an assignment in a hyperdoc format using google slides and build in brain break slides where they get up and do something. Hopefully this gives you some idea!
What do you guys typically assess before creating a lesson plan? What data do you analyze?
-a future teacher.
Any suggestions for how to modify for an intensive ESL class? Each session is 4 weeks long.
What program do you use to edit these amazing video
Hi Marie, this is great, thank you!!! Is that mug for sale anywhere, or did someone make it for a gift?
I'm so glad you liked the video! My mom actually had the mug made for me :) I've been toying around with making some merch, though...
But mom extra challenge and rank to quickly pass in what grade
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This left me more lost than before i started.
Music voice is so busy
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YOU native speakers also make mistakes during speaking English. Oh! thank God it's not just us! hahaha👌❤05:37
3 minutes in.....this won't help me for tomorrow morning.