| 英文摘要 |
This study aimed to explore the lesson planning experiences of elementary pre-service teachers. The participants were students enrolled in an elementary teacher education program at a university of teacher education. Data were collected through a self-developed online questionnaire, with 103 valid responses. In addition, 13 pre-service teachers were randomly selected for semi-structured interviews. The findings are as follows: 1. Nearly all pre-service teachers had experience in lesson planning; approximately 73% had designed more than five lesson plans, and nearly 60% had practiced lesson planning independently. 2. Lesson planning was time-consuming. Pre-service teachers utilized various resources to support their planning. The most helpful strategy was reviewing others' lesson plans, and about 76% of the participants had used AI tools to assist in lesson design. 3. Pre-service teachers encountered various difficulties in lesson planning, the most common being their inability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their own lesson plans. 4. Around 50% of the participants believed they had the knowledge and ability to design effective lesson plans. While about 85% agreed that lesson planning contributed to their professional development, only 32% enjoyed the process. 5. Pre-service teachers suggested that teacher education programs should offer dedicated courses or workshops on lesson planning. They also recommended that teacher educators provide concrete examples and teach each component of a lesson plan through modeling and feedback. Additionally, they recommended providing guidance on how to analyze and evaluate lesson plans. |