LESSON PLANNING COURSE

Prof. Margot Godoy Pea

PLANNING IS A THINKING SKILL

Atmosphere The learners The aims The teaching points The tasks and teaching procedures The challenge Materials Classroom management

Considerations when planning a lesson

Number of activities Location of teacher Learners needs Skills to be taught Timing control Possible difficulties Mistake dealing Variety of activities Lesson aims / longer-term goals

Important considerations for a lesson plan

What is my procedure? Sequence of tasks, activities, etc. What are the aims of the lesson?

Planning becomes a lot easier if you have a clear idea as to how you think that people learn.

How do people learn a language? A students progress when learning a new item*
Ignorance
Exposure Noticing Understanding

Practice Active use

How do people learn a language?