BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Before planning a lesson, we must explore the physical setting of the classroom, students characteristics,
content and material required for teaching a lesson. Lets explore what background information we require for
planning a lesson? From where can we obtain it? and How can we use that information to guide our teaching?
KNOW YOUR CLASSROOMS PHYSICAL SETTING

Recall the setting of the classroom, where you were teaching/ studying and discuss the classroom setting
with each other. Select one classroom from your group discussion and draw a sketch of the classroom
(you can include black/white-boards size and placement; seating arrangement; number of students;
classroom furniture; chalk/marker box, etc.)

Enlist possible challenges that you would face if

you are planning to teach in the same classroom
setting.

KNOW YOUR CONTENT

What information do you need,

regarding the content before
planning your lesson?

From where can you obtain this

information?

How would you use this

information to guide your lesson
planning?

Suggest the ways/activities that can help you to

overcome those challenges.

KNOW THE MATERIAL

REQUIRED FOR TEACHING
THE LESSON

What information do you need

regarding teaching material
before planning your lesson?

From where can you obtain this

information?

How would you use this

information to guide your lesson
planning?

KNOW YOUR STUDENTS

What information do you need

regarding your students before
planning your lesson?

From where can you obtain this

information?

How would you use this

information to guide your lesson
planning?