6: Lesson Planning - Structure and Timings - ROMPS
Unit 6: Lesson Planning - Structure and Timings. ROMPS
Research Material:
The Driving Instructor’s Handbook
“Covers the planned and actual sequence of instruction/activity together with the appropriateness and effectiveness of teaching methods used taking due account of the difficulty/complexity of the content covered and progress of the pupil. Includes the allocation of time between training activities and methods used such as the distribution between theory and practice.” - From the examiner’s marking guidance (ADI1).
Each part of a lesson should follow a structure. Simply “driving around” is a waste of everyone’s time. This is an overview of the next 5 units.
None of the timings for these things should be strictly adhered to, but if big changes are made, or if things run over time on a regular basis there should be a reason for this – a change of plan, and this should be communicated clearly.
Compare these timings to how your trainer structured your part 2 training.
Discussion Points:
Recap - Previous lessons and experience relevant to the lesson
New subject - 1 Minute
Old subject - 3 Minutes, to include some discussion on problems encountered when previously covered
Objectives - SMART
1 Minute
Main Points - Depending on the lesson and previous experience
5 Minutes - Partly Trained - New Subject, talking through the most important aspects of the lesson
20 Minutes - Beginner, for example explaining all of the controls
Practise - Targeted and effective
15-45 minutes depending on subject.
Summary - Strengths and Weaknesses - Action Plan
5 Minutes
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