What is a lesson plan and what essential elements should it include?

• A. A plan for delivering a training session; includes objectives, materials, activities, timing, assessment.
• B. A detailed syllabus for an entire course.
• C. A payroll form for HR.
• D. A summary of outcomes.

Answer: (A)

A lesson plan is a practical roadmap for a single instructional session. It should spell out what learners will be able to do (objectives), what you need to support the session (materials), what activities they'll engage in (activities), how long each part will take (timing), and how you’ll check understanding or measure progress (assessment). These elements keep the session focused and organized, guiding you from the learning goals to concrete steps and checks for success. The other options describe things not tied to guiding one class session: a detailed syllabus covers an entire course, a payroll form is administrative, and a summary of outcomes doesn’t provide a plan for delivering the lesson.