I often think that the true "masters" of teaching would want to share their craft with the newer, less experienced people in their profession. That leads me to believe that the best lesson plans are those that come without a cost. I know that I have shared many ideas with newer teachers at the school where I work, and I do it to see them succeed.
Next question- Would you ever charge money for a lesson plan that you created? Tell me what you think!
Your thesis paper - maybe, a book you've written - absolutely but a lesson plan that you've created? Freely share it with the world. If the goal of education is to leave students better than they were when they came in the room and with more skills and knowledge than they previously had, then sharing information freely amongst educators is absolutely necessary. If you aim to promote the educational stratification in the world - the "haves" and "have-nots" then feel free to charge away.
ReplyDeleteI know that a line has to be drawn, however, lesson plans should fall on the free side.
I wouldn't ever charge money for a lesson plan - especially because I would fail to see how it would be useful to a teacher other than as inspiration for their own plans. My lessons are tailored so closely to an individual class and even then must be frequently changed to address student needs as they arise.
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