Short answer
Yes, ChatGPT can help generate options, draft activities and reorganise lesson ideas, but the teacher should retain control of the learning objective, accuracy, sequencing and suitability for the class.
What this means in practice
A strong workflow begins with teacher-owned curriculum objectives and learner context. AI can then suggest examples, explanations or activity variations that the teacher reviews and adapts.
The final plan should be checked for factual accuracy, workload, accessibility, misconceptions, safeguarding and alignment with the assessment purpose.
What should you check before deciding?
- Curriculum objective
- Learner age and prior knowledge
- Accuracy of examples and explanations
- Differentiation and assessment alignment
Important distinction
AI should support lesson planning, not replace the teacher’s professional responsibility for the lesson.
Related LCT pathway
LCT offers AI Lesson Planning and ChatGPT for Teachers within the AI for Educators pathway.
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Written byLondon College of Teachers Academic Team
Last reviewed9 August 2026
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