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Why does every single plan I make have to be put into the formal EEI (Hunter's model) format? Why can't I just say that today I have x powerpoint that introduces a new topic and then we'll practice it? Yes I get that I need sub plans, but I have those.. I have a video plus questions and back up worksheets. I'm looking at job descriptions--I am not employed yet--and one principal requires a monthly unit submitted a month prior to when you'd teach it! In my area we don't do monthly units; it's just not feasible. Is it unrealistic to want a job where I can just plan as I see fit and teach? I am NOT saying we should be accountable, but not every single plan really needs a full blown lesson plan.
Betty Ann The amount of detail required in your lesson plans varies from district to district--and even school to school somewhat. And, yes, they definitely take time.

As you gain experience, they will come faster, but you can definitely expect to write detailed plans when you are student teaching.

The brief description you referred to is n...See More
Jul 31, 2014
pixie to "exhausted" Even as a rookie "real teacher," I was required to submit a week's worth of lesson plans in advance, and administrators would walk into your room and demand to see your lesson plan. Woe unto you if you did not have it sitting out in plain view. Also, it was strictly forbidden to collaborate with fellow teachers on writing lesson plans, because "you...See More
Aug 11, 2014


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