How to make lesson plans for a training course or workshop

Benefits
	Here are some benefits of making lesson plans for a training course or workshop:
	Lesson plans help the trainer prepare in advance. Lesson plans remind the trainer of key points to make during the session. Lesson plans provide the trainer with a written record of the lesson which can be critiqued. Lesson plans provide materials for future use by other trainers.

 

Steps
	Follow these steps to write a lesson plan:
	Write the objectives for the lesson. Based on the objectives, list the content areas in the order you will present them. Indicate how much time you should use for each content area of the lesson. State what training methods you are going to use. Tip: You can use different training methods for different content areas of the same lesson.

 

Example of a lesson plan
	Objective   The trainee will demonstrate, through class discussion and written exercises, comprehension of the SIL project funding system.
	Material to cover   Components of the SIL project funding system Information on the internal structure of SIL Information on the complementary roles of SIL and WBT with respect to funding
	Time frame   15 minutes: Describe how the SIL project funding system works. 10 minutes: Describe the internal structure of SIL. 5 minutes: Describe the complementary roles of SIL and WBT with respect to funding. 10 minutes: Present a funding case study. 10 minutes: Answer questions and discuss anything presented during the lesson.
	Training methods   Present the lecture material with an overhead transparency that shows the components of the SIL project funding system. Following the lecture, encourage the trainees to discuss the material and ask questions.