This step includes both Instructor preparation as well as trainee’s preparation.

 Preparation of Instructor: In this step instructor has to prepare him/her (self), lesson plan (or demonstration plan) for using at the time of presenting the theoretical knowledge (or practical skill). While planning a lesson the instructor should follow certain points as given below:

a   Title of the lesson.

b   Specific teaching objectives. c   Preparation of teaching aids. d   Review of previous lesson.

e   Appropriate motivation.

f    Choosing of teaching method.

g   Planning for trainee’s participation. h   Time and feedback activities.

i    Proper summarizing

i     Assignment and test.

The Instructor should also prepare other important items such as teaching aids, wall chart / transparency, models/actual object, written instructional material etc.

 

Arrangement of classroom (Workplace)

Besides planning of the lesson, preparation of the classroom (or workshop) where lesson will be conducted is also necessary for a successful teaching. For preparation of the classroom the following points are to be considered:

a   Seating: There should be adequate number of seats and the same should be arranged properly so that the instructor can supervise learner.

b  Lighting and ventilation:- Suitable and adequate lighting and ventilation should be arranged for the entire class room space.

Layout

Layout of the demonstration bench and their positioning should be done properly. Thus the trainees get maximum visibility while attending the demonstration.

Equipment and materials

The equipment and materials which are necessary for conducting the class should be arranged before hand. This will also be included under the teaching aids.

Removal of distracting items

The items which are distracting, i.e. irrelevant to the lesson, such as unwanted charts, chalk board reading, pieces of equipment for future lesson should be removed from the classroom Otherwise, attention of the trainee may be diverted.

Safety equipment

The instructor should see that the safety equipment is ready and serviceable because the safety of trainees and equipment is full responsibility of the Instructor.

Trainee preparation

Before any new information (knowledge) is being given to the trainees, the instructor has to prepare trainee’s mind to receive the new information. There is a principle which states that, unless the learner is ready to learn he/she will never learn. So the Instructor has to ready the learner’s mind before giving any new information.

For this, the instructor has to motivate and review the previous lesson and then he/she can tell the importance of application of new information to be learnt by them. In this step, the Instructor has to apply the Laws of learning such as the Law or readiness and the Law of purpose. It is therefore, considered absolutely essential to make all necessary preparations before teaching a new lesson.