Lesson Planning & Instructional Design Mastery

Course Code: PED03

Program: Pedagogy & Classroom Practice

Course Overview: Effective lessons do not happen by chance. They require clear direction, purposeful sequencing, appropriate teaching approaches, and a strong connection between what learners should achieve and how their learning will be assessed.

This course strengthens intentional, learner-centred lesson planning and instructional design. It helps educators create structured lessons with clear objectives, coherent activities, appropriate pedagogy, and assessment that is aligned with the intended learning.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the principles of effective lesson planning and instructional design
• Develop clear and purposeful learning objectives
• Sequence coherent learning activities
• Select appropriate pedagogical approaches for planned learning
• Align learning objectives, activities, and assessment

Target Audience: Educators, trainers, instructional designers, curriculum coordinators, and teaching teams responsible for lesson quality.

Learning Experience: Learners engage through video overviews, audio deep dives, study guides, practical examples, reflection prompts, workbook activities, applied tasks, knowledge checks, and end-of-module quizzes. Activities support learning-objective design, lesson sequencing, instructional alignment, and continuous lesson improvement.

Course Structure: 5 modules / approximately 20 lessons.

Special Feature: Every module concludes with a Putting It All Together audio deep dive that connects the key lessons and supports reflection and practical application.

Pathway Focus: Set clear outcomes. Structure effective lessons. Refine instructional design.