指導案
shidōan
The Japanese term for "lesson plan" is 指導案 (shidōan).
指導案 refers to the document a teacher prepares to plan a lesson. This term is primarily used in professional educational settings, such as by teachers in schools, rather than in casual conversation.
Meaning: teacher's document used to plan a lesson (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 指導 (shidō), meaning "guidance" or "instruction" and 案 (an), meaning "plan" or "draft".
Which one should you use?
While 指導案 is the standard term, you may encounter the more formal and common full version, 学習指導案 (gakushū shidōan), which translates to "learning guidance plan".
How do you pronounce it?
shidōan
Did you know?
- In Japanese schools, a 指導案 is often a formal document subjected to a rigorous review process by other teachers during a 'research lesson' known as 研究授業 (kenkyū jugyō).
- The term 指導 (shidō) is used not only for teaching but also for 'guidance' in legal or official contexts, such as 'administrative guidance' from the government.
- While 指導案 is the formal term, Japanese teachers often use the loanword プラン (puran) when discussing a rough outline or a quick sketch of a lesson with colleagues.
Examples in context
- 授業計画を提出する必要があります。You need to submit the lesson plan.
- 指導案を準備しました。shidōan o junbi shimashita.I have prepared the lesson plan.
- 明日の指導案はどうですか？ashita no shidōan wa dō desu ka?How is the lesson plan for tomorrow?
- この指導案はとても丁寧ですね。kono shidōan wa totemo teinei desu ne.This lesson plan is very thorough.
Example conversation
Two teachers are talking in a school staff room.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太さんは、もう指導案を書きましたか？Yōta-san wa, mō shidōan o kakimashita ka?Yota, have you written the lesson plan yet?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、書き終わりました。Hai, kaki owarimashita.Yes, I have finished writing it.
- 陽葵 Himariよかったです。私もこれから作成します。Yokatta desu. Watashi mo kore kara sakusei shimasu.That's good. I will also start making mine now.
- 陽太 Yota陽葵さんの指導案も手伝いましょうか？Himari-san no shidōan mo tetsudaimashō ka?Shall I help you with your lesson plan too, Himari?
