Ech211 Wk 2 Discussion Lesson Plan Essential Elements

Lesson planning can sometimes be tedious and time-consuming. However, it can give you a sense of direction, a feeling of confidence, and it can help you address complex classroom variables. Although lesson plans do not all look the same, they should include essential elements or components. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: • What essential elements should be included in lesson plans? • Why should a beginning teacher prepare detailed lesson plans? • What are the drawbacks of using a generic lesson plan form? Explain and provide specific examples to support your responses. Your initial post must have a reference in APA format to support your thoughts. That reference can be the textbook if that is where you got your information from. Please visit the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) if you are unsure how to do this. Review the College’s Conceptual Framework. • How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?