A lesson wrapper is a short activity or set of questions that bookends a lesson and helps students reflect on what they've learned. In this article, we'll explore what lesson wrappers are, the benefits of using them, and how to get the most out of using them in your lessons.
What are lesson wrappers?
Lesson wrappers are brief activities or prompts that are added at the beginning or end of a lesson to help students reflect on their learning. They can take many forms, such as a short survey, a reflection question, a peer discussion, or even a visual representation. The goal is to help students become more aware of their own learning process and to think more deeply about what they've learned.
What are the benefits of using lesson wrappers?
Using lesson wrappers can bring many benefits to your classroom. Here are just a few:
Increased student engagement: Lesson wrappers provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their learning, which can increase their engagement with the material.
Improved metacognition: By reflecting on their learning, students become more aware of how they learn and what strategies are effective for them.
Better assessment data: Lesson wrappers can provide you with valuable information about your students' understanding of the material. This data can help you adjust your teaching methods to better meet the needs of your students.
Improved student retention: By reflecting on what they've learned, students are more likely to retain the material and be able to apply it in the future.
How to get the most out of using lesson wrappers in your lessons?
Here are some tips for using lesson wrappers effectively in your classroom:
Plan ahead: Decide on the type of wrapper you'll use and how you'll implement it. Make sure it aligns with your learning objectives.
Be consistent: Use lesson wrappers regularly, so students come to expect them and understand their purpose.
Use a variety of wrappers: Try different types of wrappers to keep things fresh and engaging. Mix up the format and prompts to keep students interested.
Provide feedback: Take the time to review student responses and provide feedback. This can help you adjust your teaching methods and provide students with guidance on how to improve their learning.
Use the data: Use the data from your lesson wrappers to adjust your teaching methods, and provide students with targeted support to help them improve their learning.
We've created lesson wrappers that you can download and use today. Our printable lesson wrappers are ideal for making progress visible whilst our 'Virtual Lesson Wrapper' is a way of using the lesson wrapper technique without needing to print!
This download contains ten different lesson wrappers and is a comprehensive collection that will enhance learning in your classes!
This lesson wrapper is delivered via PowerPoint and features fifty metacognition and self-regulated learning activity slides; twenty-five that can be used at the start of lessons and twenty-five that can be used at the end of lessons.
