Then, too, there is the matter of questioning to test knowledge and stimulate discussion, together with the weaving in of illustrative material that has already been thought out or which may suggest itself as the lesson progresses. If, as all this material has been presented, the application has been made sufficiently clear to the pupils, the presentation is complete; otherwise avenues of action should be pointed out, care being taken to stimulate rather than to moralize.
In conclusion, then, we have the matter of preparation as follows:
Preparation
| As it involves subject matter: | As it involves presentation: | |
| 1. | The Aim | Point of Contact |
| 2. | Organization | Lesson Statement |
| 3. | Illustration | Review |
| 4. | Application | Illustration |
| 5. | Questions | Application |
Questions and Suggestions—Chapter XIV
1. Discuss the helpfulness of having a definite procedure in the matter of lesson preparation.
2. Point out the differences between lesson preparation and lesson presentation.
3. Name and discuss the essential steps in preparing a lesson.
4. To what extent would you favor adopting these steps as the fundamental processes?