Unterrichtsplanung

lesson planning

noun UN-ter-rikhts-plah-nung Rare

Usage Note

Unterrichtsplanung is the process of structuring a lesson in advance, specifying objectives, methods, timing, and materials. Trainee teachers write detailed Unterrichtsplanungen as part of their Referendariat assessment.

Examples

"Eine gründliche Unterrichtsplanung spart Zeit und vermeidet Überraschungen im Unterricht."

Natural Translation

Thorough lesson planning saves time and avoids surprises in the classroom.

Literal Translation

A thorough instruction-planning saves time and avoids surprises in the instruction.

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