Sample of instructional objectives

Learning objectives can be defined as statements that define the expected goal of a curriculum

that will be acquired by a student as a result of instruction. The sample of instructional

objectives below were taken from Lesson #1 of the Unit Plan. The instructional objectives can

be matched to Unit Goal #1 of the unit plan and Instructional Objectives of the Unit #1, #2 and

#3.

DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION PROGRAMME

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, ST AUGUSTINE

SOCIAL STUDIES
LESSON PLAN

TEACHER: Ms. Giselle Johnson

SCHOOL: Valencia Secondary DATE:

FORM: 2 S No. in class: 27 students No. of period: 1 Duration: 40 mins.

UNIT PLAN: How We Govern Ourselves

TOPIC OF LESSON: How Democracy Works?

PRE – KNOWLEDGE: Students know that they are citizens of a democratic society

OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:

1. Derive a definition for the term democracy. (Cognitive-Remembering)

2. Outline the main characteristics of a democracy. (Cognitive-Remembering)

3. Explain non-confrontational ways to bring about changes in government.

(Cognitive-Understanding)

4. Listen to others with respect silent when another student is making their oral and visual

presentation. (Affective-Receiving)

5. Demonstrate orally that they appreciate being a citizen of a democratic country.

(Affective-Valuing)
Lesson Plans
Instructional strategies can be defined as techniques that teachers use to help students become

independent, strategic learners.

The instructional strategies utilized in Lesson Plan #1 are:

 Verbal cues, questions to activate prior knowledge

 Cooperative learning – small groups, each with students of different levels of ability

 Modelling

 Graphic organizers

The instructional strategies utilized in Lesson Plan #2 are:

 Cues, questions to activate prior knowledge

 Cooperative learning – small groups, each with students of different levels of ability

 Drama

 Adapting to learning styles/multiple intelligences