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I have learned that there is a very good reason to have a “back-up†lesson plan, in fact an instructor should have a back-up, back-up plan for those days where none of your AV aides won’t work, and you cannot get to the internet and all else just plain fails! There is nothing worse than standing in front of a million pairs of eyes with nothing to say or do..
At the beginning of the class each semester, I give out my homework assignments and outline of the materials/lesson plans to be covered throughout the semester. This assists the students to know what is going on if they miss class and understand what is expected for the next class. One back up to a plan is to give the students the plan ahead of time. The lesson plan is only a guide and secretive material. I also have had several jump drives with the lesson plans on them - can never have to many copies of your lesson plans available.
I will normally have the following week course material complete so that if I have time or finish too soon I have something available to discuss in the class time remaining. This also helps to get them thinking about the material that they will have to know for the following week.
E. Segura
One of the places I keep a back-up is on a flash drive that I keep in my car. That way, no matter where I am, it is always with me.
One of the places I keep a back-up is on a flash drive that I keep in my car. That way, no matter where I am, it is always with me.
Yes, if i give an excuse as to why I am not prepared more than 75% of my class has been lost in the abyss.Back up plan is best to have in the daily planning book as a plan B.
Daniel,
I agree. Students do not readily accept excuses from instructors (although they seem to provide instructors with excuses), for lack of preparation. Despite the situation, the students expect that the class should "go on" as scheduled.
Tremayne Simpson