Reflection on lesson plans

Any teachers would know that before you get used to it, standing in front of a class and conducting a lesson is a nerve-wrecking experience. Most people would get nervous and when we are nervous, we forget things. This is when a good lesson plan comes in handy. When there is a solid plan for us to follow, we will be more stable and less prone to forgetting things. One important factor is to be very detailed so that it is easy to follow.

I used to think lesson plans are just something that we show our superiors to prove that we are doing our job. However this session has made me realised that a good lesson plan can be our best friend in a lesson. It can and should be very personalised because it is for ourselves. It is our lesson and how well we construct the lesson plan would directly affect the lesson. When a teacher goes into a lesson without proper planning, she is simply showing that she does not care.

However I feel that while it is good to have a plan, the reality may be different from what we imagine. Hence it is important to be flexible and always have a plan B in mind. This way, we won't be like a deer caught in the headlights when something goes out of our control.