Exploring The Phenomena Of Lesson Planning Among English Techer (A Case Study In Private School At Sorong Regency)

The research conducted a case study to explore the phenomena of lesson planning amongEnglish teachers in private schools in Sorong Regency, focusing on teacher perceptionsand the role of lesson planning in English teaching. Four English teachers were sampledfor the study. The findings revealed a nuanced understanding of lesson planning amongteachers, with a strong emphasis on its function as an instructor's roadmap for effectiveteaching and as a tool to address student learning needs. While most teachersacknowledged the importance of lesson planning, challenges such as administrativeconstraints and a lack of alignment with school requirements hindered its consistentimplementation in the classroom. Despite some teachers not utilizing lesson plansregularly, those who did highlighted its benefits in creating a structured and organizedlearning environment, facilitating systematic teaching approaches, and enhancing studentengagement and participation. The study identified issues faced by teachers, includingdifficulties in aligning lesson topics with textbooks and syllabi, as well as a lack ofexpertise among new teachers in constructing effective plans