Elements of effective planning for learning

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The four key elements critical to effective learning planning are:

  1. the learning context;
  2. the learning outcomes;
  3. learning tasks; and
  4. ways of checking for learning.

A typical lesson plan reflects these components. Before we unpack the key elements of planning for learning, view the Download Sample lesson plan [pdf, 163KB]

to give yourself an idea of what might be included. In addition to the Sample lesson plan, we will guide you through the unpacking of these key elements using the Download Initial learning design sample [pdf, 187KB].