lesson plans can be used again, in whole or in part, in other lessons months or
years in the future ( Jensen, 2001). Many teachers keep files of previous lessons
they have taught, which they then draw on to facilitate planning for their current
classes. In other words, lesson planning now can save time later. Lesson plans can
be useful for other people as well ( Jensen, 2001). Substitute teachers face the
challenge of teaching another teacher’s class and appreciate receiving a detailed
lesson plan to follow. Knowing that the substitute is following the plan also gives
the regular classroom teacher confidence that the class time is being used
productively in his or her absence. In addition, lesson plans can also document for
administrators the instruction that is occurring. If a supervisor wants to know what
was done in class two weeks ago, the teacher only has to refer to that day’s lesson
plan. Finally, lesson plans can serve as evidence of a teacher’s professional
performance. Teachers are sometimes asked to include lesson plans, along with
other materials, as part of a portfolio to support their annual performance
evaluation. Teachers applying for new jobs might be asked to submit lesson plans
as part of their job application so that employers can get a sense of their
organizational skills and teaching style.
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