1. INST 5130: Learning Theories and Instruction
Training/Lesson Plan Format
This training/lesson plan format is based upon the University of Houston-Clear Lake School of Education lesson plan format,
available for review at http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/SOE/Forms/form_files/LessonPlanFormat.doc
Title of Lesson: Save your Memory! Date: October 1, 2011
Place of
Author: Lauren Fowler-Carter Community Center
Business:
Andragogy
Instructional
Subject Area: Adult Health
Focus: Pedagogy
The learners will all be adults ranging from 20’s to 50’s/60’s. 10-20 learners. No prerequisites required.
Learner
Population:
Component Detail
The learners will all be adults ranging from 20’s to 50’s/60’s. 10-20 learners. No
Student Population
prerequisites required.
Projector/large Screen
Computer connected to projector and internet
Handouts of slide show
Materials/Resources Pens/pencils (for learners notes)
Blank paper
Sudoku puzzles
Instructor assessment
Safety Aspects
(as is appropriate) All cords will be out the way or have covers so nobody will trip.
1. Learner will understand the importance of keeping brain active
Instructional
2. Learner will be familiar with ways to exercise brain and memory
Objective(s)
3. Learner will be aware of preventative Alzheimer methods

2. Play Memory Quiz on the screen : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt9ppA-
0Y4U
Pause in between questions if needed. This is individual
Ask if they want to do another quiz, if so :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmyRhYnsF34&feature=related
Anticipatory Set
Pause in between questions if needed. Learners can group in teams if they would
like.
Questions:
What difficulties did you have?
Were there any specific techniques used to remember the items?
Do you think this activity would help increase your memory?
1. Importance of keeping brain active
a. Working your brain will keep you mind sharp
b. Will push back the occurrence of Alzheimer’s
c. “Use it or lose it”
2. Ways to exercise brain and memory
a. Videos games that are active also help with hand-eye
coordination
b. Perform an activity that uses your hands
c. Pay attention to sensory experience
i. Spice Racks
ii. See if anyone can name all of the spice off of their spice
rack
d. Nap after class or learning something
i. 20 minutes
Input or Procedure
ii. Skill-memory enhancement
(Instruction)
e. Sudoku puzzles
i. Pass out puzzles
ii. Explain how to do Sudoku
iii. This is a take home activity
3. Preventative Alzheimer methods
a. Preventing Alzheimer’s and keeping your brain active go hand in
hand
b. Women: Studies how found that vitamin E, antioxidants or
combined folate/b6/b12 supplementation may prevent older
women from developing Alzheimer’s
c. Seasoned adults: just by walking 3times a week can prevent
d. Online or software brain games
i. Some are free, some cost
ii. Will give your brain a full workout!

3. Input or Procedure The learners will be shown how to do a Sudoku puzzle, so they will be able to
(Modeling) complete their own puzzle during independent practice or when they get home.
1. Practice memory retrieval:
Ask: “What was your first memory?”
Select learners to share their first memories
Ask: “How old were you during this memory?”
Guided Practice
2. Association:
Instructor: “Write down your license plate number or driver’s license number.”
Have learners use words or letters to help associate to the items
Give example: I am from the North West side of this city, my name
begins with an L, I graduated in 2007 and my favorite number is 7.
Independent Practice
(Independent of Sudoku puzzle – some time will be allotted for the learners to work on the
Teacher) Sudoku puzzle. The exercise will still be a take home activity if not finished.
Assessment Instructor assessment should be passed out during this portion. No learner
assessment will be given.
If memory concepts are not understood. Assess what specifically they are
Reteach
having trouble with and reteach.
If learner completes Sudoku puzzle or feels they grasped the concept, more
Enrichment Extension
difficult puzzles will be available for the learners.
Closure Go over main points within in the objectives again. Ask if learners have
questions. Dismiss

4. References
Alzheimer's Research Aimed at Prevention. (n.d.). Retrieved September 28, 2011, from Fisher Center for
Alzheimer's Research Foundation: http://www.alzinfo.org/research/alzheimers-research-aimed-at-
prevention/?mtc=google&kwd=alzheimers_prevention&gclid=CPffxYm3wasCFSYZQgodnh70uQ
Chritie, N. (2009, September 18). Brain Games to Fight Memory Loss. Retrieved September 28, 201, from
Everyday Health: http://www.everydayhealth.com/longevity/mental-fitness/brain-games.aspx
Hareyan, A. (2008, February 26). The Importance of Brain Fitness as We Age. Retrieved September 28, 2011,
from EMaxHealth: http://www.emaxhealth.com/85/20947.html
Zimney, E. (2009, June 25). Keeping Your Brain Active: 10 Tips For Improving Your Brain. Retrieved
September 28, 2011, from Everyday Health: http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/zimney-health-and-
medical-news-you-can-use/keeping-your-brain-active-10-tips-for-improving-your-brain/