MODULE 3, LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 1: ANSWER KEY

1. What is lesson designing or lesson planning?

Lesson designing or lesson planning is the process of determining what learning opportunities
students in school will have by planning “the content of instruction, selecting teaching
materials, designing the learning activities and grouping methods, and deciding on the pacing
and allocation of instructional time” (Virginia Department of Education, as cited in DepEd Order
No. 42, s. 2016). Well-prepared and well-planned lessons are fundamental to ensuring the
delivery of quality teaching and learning in schools. In order for the design to be effective,
teachers need to consider the learners’ characteristics and be responsive to the needs of the
learners.

2. Why is lesson designing important?

Lesson designing helps ensure that:

● time is maximized for instruction and learning
● lessons are responsive to learner’s needs
● teachers set learning targets for learners
● teachers carry out a lesson successfully
● teachers master their learning area content
● teachers become more reflective about their teaching
● learners successfully reach the set learning goals

3. What are the 3 elements or components of well-designed lessons?

● Clearly articulated lesson objectives (What should be taught?)

● Well-selected and logically sequenced presentation of learning resources and activities
to help learners meet the objectives (How should it be taught?)
● Appropriate and timely assessment activities that provide relevant information and
feedback for both teachers and learners (How should learning be assessed?)