This Tip discusses how to use and what to incorporate into an annotated lesson plan as a facilitator guide.
Last week, we indicated that we have a number of choices to answer the seventh question:
An Annotated Lesson Plan Guide
7. What format will be most useful for the facilitator?
There are three different formats I have typically used:
- an annotated table of contents (described in Tip #158),
- an annotated lesson plan, and
- a scripted facilitator guide.
An annotated lesson plan provides more information and guidance to a facilitator than is possible on an annotated table of contents. The annotated table of contents provides a snapshot of activities and timeframes. In comparison, the annotated plan provides more of :
- a narrative of the activities,
- their purpose, and
- what is required (in terms of materials and directions) to facilitate the activities.
The key information that the facilitator will need is:
Objectives and Key Content
- the over all focus of the session
- the learning objectives
- the key content points (in many cases, these are the section titles or agenda items)
- the duration of the focus on this key content
Learning Activity Duration
- the type of learning activities
- when they occur
- how long they should last
How to Facilitate Activities
- specific materials for the activity
- the goal of the activity
- how to introduce, facilitate and debrief the activities
- specific notes regarding how to facilitate the activity
Handouts and Break Times
- the specific handout pages and/or PowerPoint slides to which the activities relate
- break times and durations
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