You probably know people who seem to know “in their bones” how to do something but cannot explain it to save their life. At the same time, you probably know people who aren’t the best at doing something, but who seem to be able to explain it in a way that anyone can understand. This shouldn’t be a surprise. Being able to do something and being able to teach it are markedly different skills.
For example, an excellent computer programmer may not be the best computer science teacher, and so on. Doing something and teaching that thing requires different skills.
In particular, teaching and designing training requires “pedagogical content knowledge” – which refers to understanding how people can best learn that subject. Don’t worry this document will help you with this area. This includes (but isn’t limited to) things such as:
Keep these points in mind when putting together a plan (step 4).
We understand that much of the instruction on LiveEDU.tv is being created on the spot while it’s being delivered. However, putting even a simple instructional plan together in advance will increase the reliability of the quality of the content and will benefit the subscribers learning from your project.
Follow these five steps to designing an instructional plan.
Five steps
It can be challenging to design an instructional plan without first understanding what the learners should learn. What will your training achieve for someone watching it? Generally, within a project, you will have main tasks that you will complete. These will most likely make up your sessions. Within those main tasks, you will have different steps/subtasks.
Main Task/Session- Take out old bulb
Subtask 1- Turn off the power supply
Subtask 2- Turn old bulb counter-clockwise
Main Task/Session- Put in new bulb
Subtask 1- Turn new bulb clockwise in the socket
Subtask 2- Turn on power supply
Think about your learners when developing these tasks. Because you are an expert, some things just come automatically without thinking. Try to make your list as detailed as possible.
What will the learners be able to do upon learning each of the main tasks? Use your Main tasks to help you write out the learning objectives
After watching this project on “How to Change a Lightbulb,” you will be able to:
Normally you will be arranging your objectives in the same order needed to complete the project. However, you can also arrange them depending on the skills and knowledge your training addresses:
This is where you determine how best to present the project to your learners. For each of the tasks/Learning objectives develop a strategy for presenting the project, other than merely typing in code while streaming. This is where the “knowing how people learn” aspect comes into play.
For each task, if it applies, write out how to present the task, this means making a note to talk about it while you are doing it:
Now that you’ve created a plan for each unit, you can create the summary and introduction for the whole training program.
Training program summary
Describe the summary of the training program as a whole. Just write out how you want to close each session. A point to keep in mind here is that the summary should provide a clear, coherent ending for the training program, a way of wrapping things up.
Training program introduction
Describe the introduction for the training program as a whole. Write out how you plan to introduce the training program to the learners. This should include any opening statements, icebreakers, etc. that you plan to use. Describe the structure for the training program as a whole.
Instructional Plan Template
A. Use this table to specify the overall length of the training project
How long (in minutes) is the entire training program? | __ minutes |
How many sessions will you include in the training program? | __ sessions |
B. Target Audience and Learner prerequisites
Who is the course for? | Describe what learners need to know prior to course. |
---|---|
____________________ | ______________________________________________ |
C. Use these tables to briefly (2 – 3 sentences each) describe each element of the training sessions and areas to highlight/ explain to the learner during the instruction.
Introduction to the training project
Write a brief (2-3 sentences) description of the introduction | __________________________________________ ________________________________________ |
Session 1: Enter a descriptive title for each session
Tasks/Learning Objectives of session | How much time (in minutes) will be allocated to each task | Write a brief (2-3 sentences) description of each task. Provide a few sentences on what to highlight or talk about to ensure understanding of critical or commonly misunderstood areas. |
__ minutes | ||
__ minutes | ||
__ minutes |
Session 2: Enter a descriptive title for each session
Tasks/Learning Objectives of session | How much time (in minutes) will be allocated to each task | Write a brief (2-3 sentences) description of each task. Provide a few sentences on what to highlight or talk about to ensure understanding of critical or commonly misunderstood areas. |
__ minutes | ||
__ minutes | ||
__ minutes |
Session 1: Enter a descriptive title for each session
Tasks/Learning Objectives of session | How much time (in minutes) will be allocated to each task | Write a brief (2-3 sentences) description of each task. Provide a few sentences on what to highlight or talk about to ensure understanding of critical or commonly misunderstood areas. |
__ minutes | ||
__ minutes | ||
__ minutes |
NOTE: Repeat this table for each session specified in section A.
The conclusion to the training program
Write a brief (2-3 sentences) description of the conclusion |
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