Unit plan

 

UNIT PLAN

A unit plan is also important to show the main goals of a study unit and how lessons, evaluations and practical sessions connect to achieve the unit goals. Hence, unit plans are often used for discussions for syllabus reviews as well to explain the skills and knowledge students are expected to acquire towards the end. A unit plan usually consists of

·        vision/unit goals

·        unit content in detail

·        time allocated for the completion of each stage

·        how lessons/stages are designed to realize these goals collectively

·        pre and post-tests

·        cross-curricular connections, etc.

A Unit Plan is a detailed outline for a series of connected lesson plans on

a selected topic of study, which last 2-4 weeks. It organizes instruction and ensures teaching meaningful & effective.

 

According to Preston,“A Unit is a large block of related subject matter as can be overviewed by the learner”

 

Criteria for a Good Unit

 

 

1.    It should keep in view the needs, the capabilities & interest of the pupils.

2.    It should provide a variety of field trip, experiments, Demonstration, projects etc.

 

3.    It should take into account the previous experiences and background of the pupils.

4.    It should provide for new experiences which the students have not done before.

5.    The length of the unit should be such as to maintain interest of the students up to the last.

6.    The materials of the unit should consist of familiar & related topic.

 

7.    It should be flexible.

 

8.    It should be related to the social and physical environment of the pupils.

 

Steps in Unit Planning

 

1.    Selection & Systematization of the Unit

                  The first step in the preparation of a Unit Plan is to select a Unit from the subject. A Unit should be viewed as a whole. If the matter in the textbook is not adequately grouped and presented, the teacher has to reorganize & regroup it before developing the unit plan.  The teacher must take into account the availability of adequate time.

2.    Content Analysis

 

After selecting the Unit, the teacher has to analysis its content carefully. It is must be divided into subunits and this must be well connected & should maintain proper sequence. This analysis helps the teacher to have a thorough knowledge of the subject matter.

 

3.    Determination of Objectives

 

The third step is to determine the major as well as specific objectives that should be realized by teaching the unit.  These aspects of analysis should be in tune with the nature of the learning materials and level of the learners.

 

4.    Learning Experience

 

Deciding the learning experiences is the next step.  These should be objective based, life centered & learner centered.

5. Selection of Teaching Aids/ Learning Aids

 

For making the learning experiences objectives based, & effective, a variety of instructional aids may become necessary. For that it should be decided carefully what teaching aids should be used.

 

6. Evaluation

 

The types of Evaluation tools & techniques proposed to be used for assessing the realization of the pre-determined goals are to be decided. These should cater to the formative and summative evaluation. A Unit test to be developed for the later.

 

7. Assignment

 

The final step is to decide the assignments to be given to students so as to provide opportunity to work independently. The assignment should be varied & suitable to the needs and interest of the learner.

 

Advantages of Unit Planning

 

·       It improves the structuralizing of the course content.

 

·       It assists a teacher in arranging the content of the unit in a meaningful way.

·       It aims at bringing together various facts, ideas, values, & attitudes.

·       It helps the teacher to utilize the time & periods available for each unit in an effective and balances way

·       It acts as a guide for the individual lessons.

·      It helps in extending the experiences beyond the prescribed syllabus limitation.

·       It provides opportunities for continuity in teaching.

·       It gives confidence to the teacher to teach in the classroom.

·      It provides an opportunity for the teacher to innovate and implement new ideas.

·       It gives well planned direction for the teaching – learning process.

·       It saves the time and energy of both the teacher and the learner.

·       It helps to make the teaching more meaningful and goal oriented.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORMAT OF A UNIT PLAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of the Teacher:                               Subject:

Name of the School:                                  Unit:

Standard:                                                     Total no of Periods:

 

 

 

 

 

Sl. No	Subunits	No. of Periods Required	Major Instructional Objectives	Content Analysis	Learning Activities	Learning Aids	Evaluation	Assignments