What is the outcome of reviewing the lesson plan before a session?

• A. Reduce time
• B. Increase the complexity arbitrarily
• C. Skip key safety steps
• D. Ensure objectives are clear and activities align

Answer: (D)

Reviewing the lesson plan before a session centers on making sure learning objectives are clear and the activities are aligned to achieve them. When you verify this alignment, you’re checking that what you intend to teach matches what you want learners to be able to do by the end, and that each activity is chosen to steadily move students toward those outcomes. It also gives you a chance to confirm safety steps are included and that the session will unfold smoothly within the time available.

The other choices aren’t the main focus of this review: shortening the session isn’t the goal, complexity shouldn’t be increased arbitrarily, and you certainly shouldn’t skip safety steps.