Sequential Learning, Teaching by Rote, and Lesson Plan Essentials

Sequential learning is important in the general classroom because students build upon prior knowledge. If the appropriate prior knowledge is not provided then the students are unable to build upon it.

The steps for teaching by rote are: divide the song into short sections, or phrases, and have the students echo or repeat what is sung. After singing with one phrase repeated, then sing it with two phrases at a time. Continue the process until they have repeated the whole song. When the students know all of the words and can sing the song comfortably, then motions can be taught to go along with the song.

The essential pieces of a lesson plan are: Objectives/Learning Targets, Aligned Standards, Materials Needed, Introduction/Anticipatory Set, Instructional Procedure/Teacher Modeling, Assessment/Check for Understanding, Guided Practice, Independent Practice/Closure, and Modifications.