Lesson Plan Policy
Candidates participate in 600 hours of fieldwork in public schools with an emphasis on lesson planning and implementation, assessment, and classroom management. This is a standards-based program with Common Core State Standards, California Content Standards and English Learner Development Standards addressed on each lesson plan. The program includes an emphasis on the use of technology to support teaching and learning in 21st century earning environments. Program Policy dictates that candidates do not teach without a lesson plan. See the complete text of the Lesson Plan Policy below.
Lesson Plan Policy
- First Semester : Candidates are required to submit lesson plans as part of the assignments for their First Semester courses. They are required to demonstrate proficiency in daily lesson planning before they may continue to Second semester.
- Second Semester: Candidates are required to submit lesson plan in advance of their teaching. (Specific lesson planning expectations will be further articulated through their Subject Area Coordinator and Second Semester coursework.)
- Use of a Lesson Plan When Teaching: Candidates are not allowed to teach without a formal, written lesson plan. Plans may be initiated by the Mentor Teacher or the candidate AND include all the required elements of a subject-specific lesson plan. Lesson plans should be available to the Mentor Teacher and/or Clinical Coach prior to the lesson being taught. The Teacher Candidate must provide the Clinical Coach a copy of the lesson plan at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled observation of a classroom practice. Failure to plan and follow a lesson plan when teaching may result in the Teacher Candidate being removed from the Single Subject Credential Program
