ABSTRACT
When planning readings and assignments based on the materials teachers have selected, remember to keep student workloads manageable. It's also a good idea to keep major events in mind when planning students' work. As teachers begin planning for instruction, make sure that they schedule class time for the lessons, including every expectation or requirement that holds the potential to significantly alter a student's grade. Creating a large number of related documents can complicate the task of course planning. Instructional planning begins with the broadest strokes, working backwards to the finest details. Planning for effective instruction increases teachers potential success in meeting their course outcomes and objectives and helps to ensure continuing accreditation and strong instructor evaluations. Lesson planning requires a substantial investment of time and energy, without a doubt. Nevertheless, skillful instructors in higher education can benefit from planning their teaching activities beyond the general weekly level, determining the specific activities that will occur in each class period.
