Unit Plan: Introduction

Unit plan
Introduction – The teacher has to recognize the content of the textbook on the subject into
suitable units. ’unit’ is developed psychologically in the student as a means of integration;
unitary technology teaching necessities the interlocking of idea in order to achieve full
understanding.
 Unit planning stands for the planning of the instructional work of the session by
dividing the prescribed syllabus into some well defined and meaningful units
DEFINITION- “A unit consists of a comprehensive series of related and meaningful

activities so developed pupil purpose, provide significant educational experience and result
in appropriate behavior changes.”
“ (H. C. Morrison)”
“Unit is an outline of carefully selected subject matter which has been isolated because of its
relationship to pupil’s needs and interests.”
“(According to Samford)”
“It is large block of related subject matters as can overview by the leader.”
“(According to Preston)”
“ Unit planning may be defined as a scheme on plan chalked out for the teaching learning of a
particular unit, a meaningful and complete sub-division of the learning experience to be given in
whole session motioning the way and means of importing learning experience related to that
unit in view of the proper realization of its teaching learning objectives .
CARACTERISTIC OF UNIT PLAN –
1. Effectively in terms of whole rather than fraction

2. Developmental & therefore provide for vertical & horizontal organization of learning
experience
3. Effective when is an understanding and acceptance of goal to be achieved & there is
full and free participation in planning for the attainment of those goals.
4. Necessity for providing for individual differences in rates of learning & interests. E.g.
project, field work, conference etc.
5. Unit planning recognizes that true learning renders the learners increasingly skill in
self- directions.
6. Unit planning provides sound basis for evaluation.
CRITERIA OF A GOOD UNIT-
 The need, capabilities and interests of the students should be kept in view.
 A variety of experience should be planned for better learning E.g. fields trips
,experiments, demonstrations , projects etc
 The previous experience and background of the students should be taken into account.
 The length of unit should be based on the interest of the students.
 Provide an opportunity for new experiences.
 Familiar and related topics should be included in the unit .
 Unit should be a part of sequence that permits growth from year to year.
 Unit should be the result of cooperative planning of teacher and students.
 Importance has to be given to integrate learning outcome.
 Represents both subject matter into units of experience as well.
 Organized similar type of subject matter.
 It achieves a set of specification and objectives.
 The availability of periods should be considered
ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES OF UNIT PLANNING-
1. SELECTION & STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES- To bring desirable change in behavior

which is manifested result of specific teaching learning activities.
2. SELECTIONOF CONTENT-
 Fact, concept, principle which are required to objective of unit
 Information ,generalization , subject matter
 Source for it knowledge components textbook , reference ,periodicals, journals
 Audio -visual aids
 Education resources – study of a client at home, hospital, or clinic or any situation.
 The content and learning experience for a unit
 Primary emphasis in nursing course is placing scientific principles along with the
development of skills.
 Pretest has to be administered to test the knowledge, understanding and skill in the
area.
3. DISTRIBUTION OF TIME AND THE ALLOTMENT OF TIME
4. ORGANIZATION OF CONTENT OF THE UNIT-
To meet the desire objectives keeping in mind the curriculum, policies, administrative
pattern. Subjective matter or learning experience has to be organized for student
development-
 Reinforce in a manner
 To create a border and deeper understanding of knowledge base
 To develop, refine and strengthen the skills already acquired.
5. SELECTION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES-
 Tracing out and utilization of available education resources and flexibility
according to the need , providing opportunities for student to practice the
behaviors they are expected to develop as a result of participation in these
activities.
6. TEACHER’S EXPERTIES- The teacher should have knowledge :
 Teaching –learning process
 Learner for whole she is planning the course
 Of the subject that she is teaching
 Of the unit
 Positive attitude towards teaching and student together with her experience in
teaching
 Teacher’s expertise plays a pivotal role in shaping the student in the desired
manner a moulding them with positive attitude.
7. SELECTION OF METHOD OF EVALUATION- To find out how effective the teaching
learning activities have been.
To ascertain the extent of student learning ongoing and terminal plans are necessary.
8. SELECTION OF REFERENCE- Reading of relevant books, articles , journals is necessary .
the school should have a good library equipped with journals , periodicals ,books and library
reference material which will aid in the teaching-learning process.
Teacher should give the reference to the students for their self-study according to their needs and
level
STEP IN UNIT PLAN-
1. SELECTION AND SYSTEMATISATION OF THE UNIT

2. CONTENT ANALYSIS
3. DETERMINATION OF OBJECTIVES
4. LEARNING EXPERIENCE
5. SELECTING OF TEACHING AIDS
6. EVALUATION
7. ASSIGNMENT
1. SELECTION AND SYSTEMATISATION OF THE UNIT- The first step in the preparation
of a unit from the subject. A unit should be viewed as a whole.
2. CONTENT ANALYSIS-After selecting this unit, the teacher has analysis help its content
carefully. This analysis helps the teacher to have a thorough knowledge of the subject
matter.
3. DETERMINATION OF OBJECTIVES-The third step is to determine the major as well as
specific objectives that should be realized by teaching this unit.
4. LEARNING EXPERIENCE-Deciding upon the major learning experience is the next
step. These should be objective based life centered and learned centered.
5. SELECTING OF TEACHING AIDS- For making the learning experiences objective
based and effective a variety of instructional aids may become necessary. The next step is
to decide carefully what are the teaching aids should be used.
6. EVALUATION-The types of evaluation tools and techniques for assessing the realization
of the pre-determined goals are to be selected in this stage.
7. ASSIGNMENT –The final step is to decide upon the assignment to be given to student.
MERITS OF UNIT PLAN-
 To enable the teachers to work continuously and effectively throughout the academic
year for all the units.
 Teaching learning process become more effective
 Give proper learning experience in an integrated manner to the students.
 Fulfill certain objectives of that level
LIMITATION OF UNIT PLANNING-
 Overburdening task for teachers

 Time consuming process
 Put restriction on freedom of teachers
 Locks component of freshness and make process mechanical
 Unit planning on the part of one teacher may create problem in case he gets transferred or
substituted.
 It requires a conscious effort on the part of teacher . a less experienced teacher sometimes
find it difficult to plan units.

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What are the characteristics of a good unit?

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Unit plan

DEFINITION- “A unit consists of a comprehensive series of related and meaningful

CARACTERISTIC OF UNIT PLAN –

1. Effectively in terms of whole rather than fraction

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES OF UNIT PLANNING-

1. SELECTION & STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES- To bring desirable change in behavior

STEP IN UNIT PLAN-

1. SELECTION AND SYSTEMATISATION OF THE UNIT

LIMITATION OF UNIT PLANNING-

 Overburdening task for teachers

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