Alternative Title
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Create and Critique Lesson Plans in Teacher Preparation Programs
Contributor
University of Central Florida. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Central Florida. Division of Digital Learning; Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (2025 : Orlando, Fla.)
Location
Gold Coast I/II
Start Date
30-5-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
30-5-2025 9:25 AM
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
Artificial intelligence; Lesson plans; Teacher preparation; Critical evaluation; Educational technology
Subjects
Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Lesson planning--Computer-assisted instruction; Teaching--Computer-assisted instruction; Critical thinking--Computer-assisted instruction; Teachers--Training of--Planning
Description
This presentation explores innovative strategies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teacher preparation courses to enhance students' ability to critically evaluate lesson plans. Attendees will learn how AI tools can assist in creating lesson and activity plans while fostering college students' analytical and reflective skills. The session will showcase the format used by the presenter for guiding her online students in creating plans, as well as how to analyze them for appropriateness of key concepts such as cultural and linguistic responsiveness, developmentally appropriate practices, and classroom management. Participants will leave with actionable ideas for implementing AI in teacher preparation programs to support the professional growth and effective teaching practices of their education students.
Language
eng
Type
Presentation
Format
application/pdf
Rights Statement
All Rights Reserved
Audience
Faculty
Recommended Citation
Cross, Dawn, "Utilizing AI to Create and Critique Lesson Plans in Teacher Preparation Programs" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 23.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/friday/23
Utilizing AI to Create and Critique Lesson Plans in Teacher Preparation Programs
Gold Coast I/II
This presentation explores innovative strategies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teacher preparation courses to enhance students' ability to critically evaluate lesson plans. Attendees will learn how AI tools can assist in creating lesson and activity plans while fostering college students' analytical and reflective skills. The session will showcase the format used by the presenter for guiding her online students in creating plans, as well as how to analyze them for appropriateness of key concepts such as cultural and linguistic responsiveness, developmentally appropriate practices, and classroom management. Participants will leave with actionable ideas for implementing AI in teacher preparation programs to support the professional growth and effective teaching practices of their education students.