PSHE Lesson Plans / KS3&4 - Revision - 4 Lessons / Revision Lesson Plan 1 - Why Revise?

About the Why Revise? Lesson Plan

The Why Revise? lesson plan looks to develop a student study skills in preparation for taking exams. The plan looks at interacting with students through group and individual activity as well as through teacher-led discussions – ensuring students can talk through any exam anxieties they have and ultimately ensuring that you have fully prepared your students for any exams they undertake. For many students achieving a revision state of mind is difficult and it is important to teach students that they will be deepening and strengthening their knowledge and learning by doing so. It is important to remember that revising takes time and energy and as a teacher you need to highlight that the reasons and outcomes to revision will help drive students to success now and in the future.

Aims

The lesson plan looks specifically at developing a student’s ability to study by focusing on why revision is required and why it is important to prepare for exams. The activities and exercises contained within this lesson plan have therefore been developed to ensure that a student knows what they need to do to get ready to start revising. By following the teaching plan the aim of this topic is to increase a student’s interest and motivation to study. The lesson also aims to help students understand the purpose of revision and get them to think about how to start planning for revision.

Learning Outcomes

The main learning outcomes from this lesson plan include a student’s ability to: - Understand the importance of revision - Recognise any barriers that may prevent successful revision - Prepare a successful revision strategy By using the Why Revise? lesson plan you will inspire your students regarding the topic of revision as well as making the subject more interesting and less daunting.