Importance of effective lesson planning and differentiation in modern education. Detailed keynote speaker’s presentation outline for “The Art of Lesson Planning and Differentiation” for the Foreign Teachers Forum in Shanghai, China, on May 25, 2024. This presentation can also be used as a staff Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session. This can be briefly outlined: Understanding Lesson Planning (15 minutes) Definition and Importance: What is lesson planning? Why is lesson planning crucial for effective teaching? Components of a Lesson Plan: Learning objectives. Materials and resources. Activities and procedures. Assessment and evaluation. Setting SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound objectives. The Art of Differentiation (20 minutes) What is Differentiation? Definition and significance in diverse classrooms. Key Principles of Differentiation: Content: What students learn. Process: How students learn. Product: How students demonstrate learning. Learning Environment: The physical and psychological climate. Strategies for Differentiation: Tiered assignments. Flexible grouping. Learning stations. Choice boards. Use of technology. Integrating Lesson Planning and Differentiation (20 minutes) Aligning Objectives with Differentiation: How to set differentiated learning objectives. Designing Differentiated Activities: Examples of differentiated activities for various subjects and grade levels. Assessment and Feedback: Differentiated assessment methods. Providing meaningful feedback to diverse learners.