Lesson Planning

  Hello. This presentation is going to cover this section on lesson planning and what we're going to do is to have a look as to why we go about planning a lesson, what do we actually put in it? We'll create an empty lesson plan pro-forma and then having done that what we'll do is to fill in that lesson plan for a particular teaching point. So, our starting position is going to be: "Why do we plan lessons at all?" There are a number of reasons why we need to plan a lesson. The first and foremost perhaps is that it's going to create a logical sequence for our lessons. If we didn't have a lesson plan, it is quite possible that we could go all over the place and it would become confusing for the students. By having this plan, what we've created is a structure that we can work from. So, in effect, the lesson plan itself is a working document and we can refer to it at various times in a lesson. If ever we're not quite sure what we're supposed to be doing next, we can just take a quic

  Okay, so we're going to use this pro-forma as our lesson plan and we're going to fill one out as though we were planning for an actual lesson. So, we start off with some basic information about the class. So, the name of the teacher, date and time and the class level. In this particular case, our class is going to be an elementary class and the room will be room 3. Having looked through the registers we see that the expected number of students for this particular class is going to be 10. This will help us in creating our worksheet copies. The context of the lesson for this class is going to be present continuous tense and it may well be the first time that this particular level of class has been introduced to this tense. So, our focus is going to be fairly general and it's going to look at actions that are happening around now. The teaching aids are basically anything that we bring to the lesson that will help us teach it. So, we know that in our study phase, we're going to b

  So, now we're going to fill the actual procedure of the lesson plan out itself. We mentioned at the start, the first thing we do, is to get some general information about the class that we'll be teaching and then, in order for someone to be able to cover our lesson, we need to present enough information in our lesson plan that they can actually carry it out. What I'm going to do is for each stage of the lesson, I'll indicate what I'm going to do in the lesson and then, we'll cut away from that to have a look to see how that will actually be achieved. So, our lesson is going to be based on a 45-minute lesson and the first phase is going to be the engage phase and it's going to be a straight arrow ESA lesson. I'm going to take approximately five minutes on my engage phase and in the interaction box what I'm going to do, is to put down what I think is going to be the major overall interaction during that particular part of the lesson. There are three choices that we can use in t

  So, the document itself needs to contain some general information about the class, for example the name of the teacher, the date and time of the lesson, what level of class is being taught and in what room, how many students are we expecting, this is important, when we've got things like photocopying and materials to do, what is the context of the lesson, in other words, what is the lesson actually about, what vocabulary or grammar point is this lesson covering and sometimes it's also useful to write out what the focus of the lesson is. So, in effect, the context of the lesson is telling us the grammar point, for example, that might be the present continuous tense, whereas the focus is telling us how we're going to go about teaching it. Another example to illustrate this: Let's imagine that we were teaching a starter class about color. Then, our focus could be the way in which we're going to teach them about color. So, we could be using clothes or we could be using fruit and

  Then, we have a set of objectives and aims. Here, the learner objectives relate to what we're hoping the students are going to be able to do by the end of your lesson and quite often, that can be a useful way of writing out what the objectives are. So, we would start the sentence "By the end of the lesson, students should be able to?" and then a list of two, three or four items that we're expecting the students to be able to do by completing this lesson. The learner objectives are different to the teacher aims the teacher aims are what you are expecting from that lesson itself. Now, when you first start teaching, quite a normal aim might be to complete the lesson successfully, to get through the whole thing without having any problems. As time goes on and you become more experienced, then what you would expect is that these teacher aims become more and more specific. So, some examples of things that might be in your aims here might be things like: to improve my board work, to

  So, having elicited this particular structure, what I'm now able to do is to move on to the actual study activities. Typically, they will be in the form of worksheets to check that the students actually understand this information. So, I might prepare three activities. They may not do them all but, for example, I could prepare these three study activities. So, the first one is going to be a fairly straightforward matching activity, where perhaps they match the subject to its correct verb "to be" in that part of the sentence. The second one is going to be a gap fill. For example, I might use this verb here and ask them to complete a sentence using that verb, so that I can check that any spelling changes that take place are correct and the final one is going to be an unscramble, where each of the sentences themselves are put into the wrong order and they have to recreate the correct order following this particular structure. So, the activate activity is going to try to get the

1. Introduction 2. Importance of Lesson Planning 3. Key Elements of Lesson Planning 4. Tips for Effective ESL Lesson Planning Welcome to our guide on ESL lesson planning tips provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Lesson planning is a crucial aspect of teaching English as a second language, as it helps teachers organize their thoughts, set clear learning objectives, and deliver engaging and effective lessons to students. In this guide, we will explore the importance of lesson planning, discuss key elements to consider, and provide you with practical tips to improve your lesson planning skills. Effective lesson planning is essential for ESL teachers to create a structured and engaging learning experience for their students. It helps teachers clarify their goals, objectives, and expectations for each lesson, ensuring that the content is relevant, meaningful, and aligned with the students' needs and learning styles. By carefully planning each lesson, teachers can also a

1. Introduction 2. Importance of Lesson Planning 3. Steps to Creating a Lesson Plan 4. Tips for Effective TEFL Lesson Planning Welcome to ITTT's guide on TEFL lesson planning tips! Lesson planning is an essential aspect of teaching English as a foreign language, as it helps teachers organize their thoughts, objectives, and activities to create a successful learning experience for their students. Effective lesson planning is crucial for TEFL teachers as it ensures that learning objectives are met, students are engaged, and time is utilized efficiently. A well-structured lesson plan provides a roadmap for teachers to follow, enabling them to deliver content in a logical and engaging manner. It also helps teachers anticipate potential challenges and adapt their teaching strategies accordingly. When creating a lesson plan, TEFL teachers should follow a structured approach to ensure that all essential elements are included. The key steps in creating a lesson plan include defining learning o

- Introduction - Importance of Lesson Planning - Components of a Lesson Plan - Tips for Effective Lesson Planning - Conclusion Welcome to our ESL lesson planning service provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Lesson planning is a crucial aspect of teaching English as a second language, and our service aims to help educators create effective and engaging lesson plans for their students. Whether you are a new teacher looking for guidance or an experienced educator seeking fresh ideas, our service is designed to support you in creating dynamic and successful lessons. Lesson planning is essential for a variety of reasons. It helps teachers organize their thoughts, set clear learning objectives, and ensure that all necessary materials and resources are prepared in advance. A well-structured lesson plan provides a roadmap for instruction, guiding teachers through the delivery of content and activities in a logical sequence. By carefully planning each lesson, educators can

  The first part of my study phase is going to be the board work and I'm going to use the information that I generated in the elicitation part of my engage phase to move on to the actual board work. What I'm going to do is to show the structure of this particular tense. So, the phase study I'm expecting to take about ten minutes on this particular part and, again, the interaction will mainly be the students talking to me. So, how am I going to achieve that with this information? Well, we could ask the students to have a look at the sentences themselves and to tell us what they can see. If we look at each of the first words in here, then at this level, I should hopefully be able to elicit from my students what each of these words have in common and they may well give an answer that each of those words is actually a subject. What I can then do is to elicit those subjects that are not already here, for example "we" and "it" and those subjects are followed by this second word "am,"

  When our answers are not correct then, obviously, they need to be corrected but it is quite important that we go through a process of correction that will help students. Quite often they've made a mistake simply because of something like reading the incorrect answer out or misrepresenting what they've actually written down. So, always give the opportunity when a mistake has been made for the student to self-correct first. We can often do this in a nonverbal way to show them that they're not actually correct. We might repeat back what they've said to us in a questioning manner or we may just make a gesture to make sure that they understand that they're not correct. So, we allow for a process of self-correction. It may be that the student has actually got the answer wrong and so we move on from there. Is there somebody in the class who can give us the correct answer? So moving on to peer correction. Again, it may be possible but that we're not able to get the correct answer fro

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of using digital platforms for TESL lesson planning 3. Popular digital platforms for TESL lesson planning 4. How to effectively integrate digital platforms into TESL lesson planning In today's digital age, technology has become an integral part of education, including Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) lesson planning. Digital platforms offer a wide range of tools and resources that can enhance the teaching and learning experience for both educators and students. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using digital platforms for TESL lesson planning, discuss popular platforms available, and provide tips on how to effectively integrate these platforms into your teaching practices. There are numerous advantages to incorporating digital platforms into TESL lesson planning. Firstly, these platforms provide access to a wealth of resources such as lesson plans, worksheets, videos, and interactive activities that can help make lessons more engag

  Lesson planning is an important part of being a teacher. While experienced teachers may appear to not require a plan it is only because they have probably taught a lesson so many times that the majority of their plan is in their head. They will still have a good idea of how they want and expect the lesson to proceed. Inexperienced teachers will need the structure a good lesson plan provides. A good plan acts as a guide to your planning. It helps a teacher consider the direction of the lesson and possible pitfalls and diversions. It also helps a teacher keep on track during the lesson but should not be so restrictive that it prevents flexibility in class. A lesson plan also serves as a record of what you have taught before enabling you to easily see what to review at later dates and to see what worked and did not work with a particular lesson. Each lesson you teach should follow a certain process that involves preparation, teaching, and reflection. Below you can read feedback

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ESL Lesson Planning 3. Components of Effective ESL Lesson Plans 4. Tips for Creating Engaging ESL Lesson Plans Welcome to our ESL lesson planning ideas page, provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Lesson planning is a crucial aspect of teaching English as a second language, and it can greatly impact the effectiveness of your classes. In this guide, we will explore the benefits of ESL lesson planning, the key components of effective lesson plans, and provide you with practical tips for creating engaging and successful lessons. Effective lesson planning offers numerous benefits for both teachers and students. By carefully structuring your lessons, you can ensure that your classes are well-organized, engaging, and tailored to the needs of your students. A well-planned lesson can help you achieve your teaching objectives, keep students motivated and focused, and create a positive learning environment. Additionally, lesson planning allows yo

  Just to finish off this particular section on lesson planning, we're going to go through a couple of procedures that should take place during the study phase periods, particularly when we're doing the activities. It is quite important that before we actually go into a study activity that we go through a process of showing how that activity is going to work and one acronym that is often used for this is D-E-GO. The D part of this stands for a demonstration of the activity. Now, it's very important that you don't try to explain how the activity is going to work but rather you actually demonstrate the process. An example of the demonstration of the process of the activity could be something as simple as taking the first question and using it and writing it on the board. This will show the students what it is that they're actually going to do. Having demonstrated the process of the activity, you need to make sure that the students can answer that question and so we elicit a corre

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Nanshu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Qingdao Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. There are differences of opinion regarding to lesson planning. Some, more experienced teachers, are probably able to conduct a lesson without much planning. But, for a young and inexperienced teacher such as myself, lesson planning is very important, mostly because I imagine it would be very hard for me to predict some of the language problems that may arise. Therefore, I believe that good lesson planning is essential to the process of learning and teaching. A teacher who is well prepared is on his way to having a successful lesson. Because the lesson planing tak

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sanguanmiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xi'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. A good teacher will bring their own passion, style and experience to every lesson. Some teachers may have a great deal of teaching experience, while others may be new to the role. The teachers with less teaching experience may find great benefit in putting time and effort into their preparation through Lesson Planning. While more experienced teachers may be able to naturally feel their way through a lesson, perhaps even the syllabus, and frown upon Lesson Planning as being to rigid or structured, for new teacher I believe it is a necessity to achieving their s

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huyang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Most likely, a teacher is required to prepare the lesson planning before each class because general speaking, lesson planning is the guide for the day's lessons.So what is a lesson planning? There is some confusion about what a TEFL lesson plan is and is not. A worksheet is not a lesson plan. A handout is not a lesson plan. A classroom game or activity is not a lesson plan. In fact, there is no need for a lesson plan to ever be seen, touched, considered or dreamed of by students, and nor does it even need to exist on paper or disk, though it usually does. A lesson

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Planning, planning, planning! Many things in life need to be properly planned, be it a summer holiday or a work presentation. It can be a plan that is formally written down or it can be a plan that you simply keep in your mind. Having some kind of structure in place before doing activities will help put you at ease because you know what to do next and what to expect. Planning will also make you more productive as there will be no ‘guessing’ time, you will know what to do and when to do it. Taking the time to plan your lessons will almost certainly save you time in the long run. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lizelle K. A lesson plan is a plan of what you will be teaching for that specific lesson, it consists of general information and then moves on to include the flow of the lesson and its associated activities. The general information is usually things such as the name of the teacher, the number of student

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A good teacher will bring their own passion, style, and experience in every lesson. Some teachers may have a great deal of teaching experience, while others may be new to the role. The teachers with less teaching experience may find great benefit in putting time and effort into their preparation through Lesson Planning. While more experienced teachers may be able to naturally feel their way through a lesson, perhaps even the syllabus, and frown upon Lesson Planning as being too rigid or structured, for a new teacher I believe it is a necessity to achieving their success. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Peter O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Lesson Planning acts as an aid in planning the learner objectives for the students, how the teacher will achieve these objectives and the timing of the flow of the activities and phases. Essentially, the Lesson Plan will be