Reviewed three questions regarding teacher planning.

1. types and functions of tp
2. models used to describe the process
3. relationship between tp and teacher subsequent classroom actions

Teachers engage in 8 types of planning. daily and weekly, long and short range, yearly and term, lesson and unit.

press for simplicity and time management.

planning serves several functions

1. meets personal needs (e.g., reduce anxiety and uncertainty).
2. planning in the service of instruction
3. planning instruction directly.

“The most obvious function of teacher planning in American schools is to transfrom and modify curriculum to the the unique circumstances of teach teaching situation.” p. 262.

Clark and Elmore (1981) reported that a 2nd grade teacher depended primarily upon the teachers guide.

research seems to indicate that teachers primarily rely on curriculum materials.