Unit3 Lesson Planning

Mini Teaching Why is lesson planning necessary? Principles for good lesson planning Macro planning vs. micro planning Components of a lesson plan Sample lesson plans (ref. P85 of English Teaching Techniques)

Lesson planning means making decisions in advance about what techniques, activities and materials will be used in the class. Although the main teaching contents may be the same, the students are different, the time is different, and the mood is different. Language teachers benefit from lesson planning in.

1) understanding the aims and language contents of the lesson; 2) distinguishing the various stages of a lesson; 3) thinking about how the students can e fully engaged in the lesson; 4) becoming aware of the teaching aids that are needed. 5) thinking about the relative value of different activities and how much time should be spent on them.

Variety: different types of activities and a wide selection of materials. Flexibility: different methods and techniques Learn ability: the contents and tasks should be within the learning capability of the students. Linkage: the stages are show how liked with one another.

Macro planning provides general guidance for language teachers, it is not for specific lessons but rather familiarizing with the context in which language teaching is taking place, which involves the following: Knowing about the course; Knowing about the institution(school) Knowing about the learners; Knowing about the syllabus. Micro planning is usually for a special lesson./ lesson plan

Teaching aims: 1) language components to present; 2) communicative skills to practice; 3) activities to conduct; 4) materials and teaching aids to be used.

1) Contents: structures, vocabulary, functions, topics and so on; 2) Skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Language Contents and Skills:

Teaching Stages and Procedures: 1) warm up/ revision; 2) presentation; 3) activities/ practice 4) consolidation 5) summary and homework