Planning a lesson

Elbieta Gajek PhD. e.gajek@uw.edu.pl

What makes a good lesson?

Learning environment
Human factors Language Objectives Methods and techniques Didactic aids Timing and pace Types of activities Space Organization Extras

Phases
Before uou start In class decisions After class activities

Before you start

Place Time, date Class profile age, number language level Teaching aids available

Before you start

Place, room enough room light temperature air Time, date length of class morning or afternoon

Before you start

Class profile age, number, sex language level goals Teaching aids available coursebook posters flash cards authentic materials, library tape recorder video computers access to the Internet

In class decisions

Aims Activities Transitions Organization Consolidation

In class decisions
Aims Topic (vocabulary) Structure (grammar) Pronunciation Function Skills Strategies Consolidation, integration Revision Test

In class decisions

Activities Objectives Procedures Timing Sequence Materials Interactions Transitions

In class decisions
Organization Individual work Group work Teachers place and role Consolidation

After class activities

For students Homework Revision More practice Further development Portfolio Project For teachers Reflection Evaluation Conclusions Assumptions

Human factors
Personalities Motivation Interests Schema (schemata) Social relationships Interactions Responsiveness

Lesson plans

Formal Informal
Who? When? For whom?

Formal lesson plan

General educational aims Aims Activities Cultural and social context Individual or group work Didactic aids and materials Anticipated problems Extra activities Alternative plan Assumptions

Informal lesson plan

Aims Language (vocabulary, structures) Skills Cultural and social context Individual or group work Didactic aids

Web based lesson plan

Introduction Description Procedures Group work Time limit Sources (suggested) Product

Web based lesson plan

Introduction Exploration Reflection Evaluation

Pre-computer work Computer work Post-computer work

Product
Sports: Players Rules Equipment Countries Music: Artists Instruments Greatest hits Countries

Famous person: Dates Profession Achivements Why?

Other topics suggested?

Results

Topic is meaningful for students Students learn about the world Students learn the target language

Webqests

Topic is meaningful for students Students learn about the world Students learn the target language

Tips and hints

Be prepared Be flexible Be enthusiastic Observe learners and yourself Develop your own teaching style

Assignment clue: A language lesson plan

Thank you