Creating effective TEFL lesson plans.
Creating a TEFL lesson plan is essential as it influences the structure and content of your lessons. Here are some key reasons why planning is important:
- Providing Structure: It outlines the flow and progression of the lesson, ensuring it runs smoothly.
- Documenting Lessons: It serves as a record of what has been taught.
- Meeting Syllabus Requirements: It helps in cross-referencing with the course syllabus to ensure all requirements are met.
The latter two points ensure comprehensive coverage of the course material, while the first point is crucial for guiding the lesson?s flow. Before drafting a plan, consider what information needs to be included.
A TEFL lesson plan shouldn't be a word-for-word script but should cover details about the group, the topic, and the predetermined materials. For example, planning a lesson for five-year-olds learning body parts will look very different from planning one for an upper-intermediate class learning verb changes from direct to reported speech.
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Key Components of a Lesson Plan
Key Components of a Lesson Plan
- Class Details: Include general information such as class name, lesson time, duration, and level.
- Aims and Objectives:
- Student Aims: What students should achieve by the end of the lesson, typically phrased as "By the end of the lesson, students will be able to...".
- Student Objectives: How students will demonstrate their understanding of the aims.
- Procedure: Outline the lesson's sequence with approximate timings and a plan for what will be written on the board at different stages.
Imagine you're filling in for a colleague who can't teach their planned lesson. The TEFL lesson plan should be detailed enough for you to deliver the lesson as intended, achieving the same outcomes.
Materials and Resources
Account for all required materials, such as worksheets, props, and activity resources. Note in the plan which materials are needed and when. Also, consider the amount of resources necessary based on the group size and activities.
Post-Lesson Evaluation
After each lesson, evaluate what worked well and what didn't. Use this feedback to adjust your lesson plan or make notes for future reference. This reflection will help improve the effectiveness of your teaching.
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