Lecture or Instructional Session Outline
As an instructor, I’ve always worked towards organization and consistency in my lectures and sessions. I have personally found this approach to be helpful for myself, and my students. Several years ago I worked on a ‘format’ to outline how I organize my sessions / lectures. Several faculty members and instructors I have worked with have asked if I would ‘share’ this format. Here it is (a link to the Google Doc is provided below). You can use this as is, or modify it to meet your own needs. Over time these outlines have become invaluable for refinements and modifications for the courses I have taught or designed. Further, it helps when reflecting on how sessions went.
Title of Session / Lecture:
Course:
Unit / Module:
Date:
Session Objectives
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Prerequisite / Prior Learning
(Readings / Recorded Lectures / Activities)
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Anticipatory Set (Warm-up or icebreaker questions to set the tone for the lecture / session)
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Session / Lecture Materials (What resources will you use for this session?)
Session Interactivity (What ways will you engage students during the lecture / session)
End of Session Questions (Parting questions you will pose to your students)
Post Session Learning Activities
Opportunities for Students to Receive Feedback and Clarification (e.g. Exit Tickets, Muddiest Points)