LESSON PLAN (EXAMPLE)

SUBJECT: Sanitation (Broad Topic)

TOPIC: Hand Hygiene for pre-nursing students

(The topics title of Lesson/Description (subject matter, theme, talking point) One sentence is
usually enough)

DATE: February 5, 2021

DURATION: 30 minutes (Duration: approximate time that this lesson will take to complete.
There should be an explanation if this lesson will be extended over the course of several days).

VENUE: UTECH, Barnett Clinic

AUDIENCE: Primary: # 40 pre-nursing Secondary: patients (Audience: group for which this

lesson is intended.)  

TEACHING METHODOLOGY: discussion, demonstration video presentation

AIM; the students will understand the importance of proper hand hygiene to prevent the spread
of infections (Aim: What is the reason or purpose for this lesson?)

OBJECTIVES: At the end of the session,pre-nursing students should be able to;

 Define hand hygiene

 Explain the importance of hand hygiene;
 Discuss with students the key times to wash hands
 Demonstrate hand hygiene using music
 Demonstration of hand hygiene by students

(Objectives: (something to be achieved) What will students know or be able to do at the

conclusion of this lesson(s)? The objective(s) of a lesson defines the expectations for learning,
and they give a hint on how that learning will be assessed.)

EQUIPMENT/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (TEACHING AIDS): hand-out, hand

washing video, sink, soap and water, hand towel, music (lotion), trash container, computer,
projector and screen

(Equipment/ Materials Required:  List any hand-outs and technology equipment (Check
equipment beforehand) that is required. (Reserve any media equipment in advance that might be
needed for the lesson. Have an alternative non-digital plan (backup) make copies of hand-outs or
worksheets)

CONTENT: (Step-by-Step Procedure: As the name implies, teachers should write down
the steps in the sequence necessary to teach the lesson. This is a chance to think through
each action necessary as a form of mental practice to better organize for the lesson.
Teachers should also note down any materials they will need for each step in order to be
prepared)

Key Vocabulary: (list of any new and unique terms that students need to understand for this
lesson). 

1) Definition

Hand washing also known as hand hygiene, is the act of cleaning hands for the purpose of
removing soil, dirt, and microorganisms. (Wiki)

2) Importance of hand hygiene

Hand hygiene (hand washing) is one of the best ways and the most basic technique to help
control and prevent infections.

It is the most effective measure in reducing the risk of transmitting infectious diseases

3) Discuss key times to carry out hand washing

Key times to wash hands:

 Before, during, and after preparing food

 Before eating food
 Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
 Before and after treating a cut or wound
 After using the toilet
 After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
 After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
 After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
 After handling pet food or pet treats
 After touching garbage

4) Demonstration of Hand Hygiene

 1. Gather the necessary supplies. Stand in front of the sink.
 2. Wet the hands and wrist area. Keep hands lower than elbows to allow water to flow
towards the fingertips.
 3. Cover all areas of hands with soap.
  4. With firm rubbing and circular motions, wash the palms and backs of the hands, each
finger, the knuckles, wrists, and forearms. Continue this friction motion for 30 seconds.
 5. Rinse thoroughly with water flowing towards the fingertips.
 6. Pat hands dry, beginning with the fingers and moving upward towards forearms, with a
paper towel and discard immediately.
 7. In the absence of sensors or foot pedal, use another clean paper towel to turn off the
faucet.

Lesson Introduction/ Opening set (Engage): (5 mins)

 Teacher will communicate the day’s objectives to students.
 Students will participate in icebreaker (Group Task)
 Brief discussions to assess students’ knowledge

(Lesson Introduction/Opening set: This portion of the lesson should give a rationale how this
introduction will help students make connections with the rest of the lesson or unit that is being
taught. An opening set should not be busy work, but rather be a planned activity that sets the tone
for the lesson that follows. (Icebreaker))

TEACHER ACTIVITY

Instruction/Information (20 mins)

 PowerPoint presentation
 Facilitate discussion
 Present video on hand washing
 Students participate in guided practice
 Return-demonstration by students

STUDENT ACTIVITY (5mins)

 Students will do the suggested activity working in small groups:

Sequence hand washing procedure
Working in small groups of fives put the hand washing procedure in the correct sequence

TEACHER’S EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT: Matching (Students should be able to correctly

match sequence of hand washing)
 (Assessment/ Evaluation:  What will [teachers] be accepted as evidence of student
understanding and proficiency?) Assessment must be tied to objectives

1. What do I want my students to know? (objective)

2. How will I know students learned from this lesson? (assessment)

. 

Review/Possible Areas of Misconception: Teachers can highlight terms and/or ideas

they anticipate may cause confusion, words they will want to revisit with the students at the end
of the lesson. 

(Plan to measure or evaluate student learning both formally and informally). 

A quick quiz may also provide important feedback. (The traditional review of homework can
also provide needed information to inform instruction). 

Reflection/ What strategies were more successful than other? What plans may be needed to
adapt the lesson? could record any recommended changes in time, in materials, or in the methods
used to assess student understanding. Recording this evaluation process that asks teachers to be
reflective in their practice.