Lesson Plan Basics: Teaching in the Classroom With Confidence

Abstract

The ability to confidently teach a lesson to students, staff, or families is a skill all school nurses need to have. When a lesson plan is developed, a clear “road map” is created that guides the lesson and documents what is taught. Using the eight components described in this article, school nurses can develop a comprehensive lesson plan and teach with confidence.

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