The new curriculum in Uganda is a competence-based approach that emphasizes practical skills,
critical thinking, and problem-solving, moving away from the traditional, exam-oriented system. A lesson plan
for this curriculum must reflect this shift by focusing on activities and learning outcomes rather than
just content delivery.
Key features of the new lesson plan format
A standard lesson plan template for Uganda's lower secondary curriculum includes specific sections that
align with the competence-based approach.
- Header
- School: Name of the school
- Teacher: Name of the teacher
- Date: Date of the lesson
- Class: The class being taught
- Duration: The time allotted for the lesson (e.g., 40 minutes, 80 minutes)
- Subject: The specific subject being taught
- Theme: The broader topic or context of the lesson
- Topic: The specific lesson to be taught
- Competency: A broad statement of the key ability or skill the students will develop over the course of the theme.
- Learning outcomes: Specific, measurable statements of what students should be able to do by the end of the lesson.
These outcomes replace traditional lesson objectives.
- Generic skills: Skills that cut across different subjects and are central to the new curriculum, such as critical
thinking, communication, and creativity.
- Values: The moral and social values that the lesson aims to instill in students, such as respect, cooperation,
and integrity.
- Cross-cutting issues: Contemporary issues that are relevant to the lesson, such as environmental concerns, gender, or health.
- Pre-requisite knowledge: An outline of the prior knowledge students need to have to succeed in the lesson.
- Learning materials: A list of all the resources and materials needed for the lesson, including the textbook and teacher's guide.
- Lesson development (The procedure): A step-by-step outline of the lesson's flow, which should be learner-centered and activity-based.
- Introduction: Engaging students and activating their prior knowledge.
- Step-by-step activities: Detailed, descriptive activities where students actively participate in pairs, groups, and individually.
- Teacher's role: The teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding and monitoring the learners' activities.
- Learner's role: Students are encouraged to explore, discover, and construct their own knowledge through hands-on tasks.
- Assessment and evaluation: Continuous assessment is integrated throughout the lesson, including questioning and observation.
- Reflection: A section for the teacher to evaluate the effectiveness of the lesson and suggest improvements for future classes.
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