Lesson planning is both a science and an art.
When you first start to lesson plan, it sucks – you spend two hours (or more!) planning for a one hour class.
I remember that happening to me, it was rubbish. I thought I’d never get faster.
The more classes you teach, the faster you get – although there is some key knowledge that will help you get up to speed sooner. Here it is:
Part 1: Why Do We Plan Lessons?
Why bother planning? Find out why it’s essential, and why it’s good for you, the teacher, as well as your learners.
Part 2: How to Set a Context
Context is critical to helping your learners understand how and where they can use language.
Part 3: Lesson Plan Aims
Understand why aims are essential, how to tell the difference between good and bad aims, and how to write your aims.
Part 4: Choosing a Methodology
A look at the various TEFL methodologies and the pros and cons of each.
Part 5: Balancing Your Lesson Plan
Make sure your plan has a good mix of skills practice, and interaction patterns.
Part 6: Using Supplementary Materials Effectively
Using the right materials can make or break a lesson. Find out how to ‘make’ it here.
Part 7: Evaluating Your Lesson Plan
What you can learn from your plan, and how to use it to make planning in the future easier, faster, and more effective.