1. Theme three: Writing a Lesson Plan Shen Chen School of Education The University of Newcastle

2. Questions: What should be in a L2 lesson plan? What questions do we need to ask? What form should a plan take? How should teachers plan a sequence of lessons?

3. Exploring Metaphors:  A variety show  A menu  A conversation  A football game  A symphony  A wedding  Doing the shopping  Climbing a mountain  Eating a meal  Consulting a doctor

4. Aspects of the Lesson  Introduction  Transaction  Interaction  Goal-oriented effort  A satisfying, enjoyable experience  A role-based culture  A conventional construct  A series of free choices

5. Five Questions in Planning a Lesson  What are the background factors for a lesson?  What are the results of learning that lesson?  What knowledge and skill should be covered?  What learning experiences should be provided?  What measures should be taken to evaluate outcome? Background => Teaching objectives =>Subjective matter => Learning experiences => Evaluation

6. Three “P” Model  Presage  Process  Product Biggs, 1996

7. Presage  STUDENT  Prior knowledge  Abilities  Preferred ways of learning  Value, expectations  Competence in medium of instruction  TEACHING CONTEXT  Teaching competence  Curriculum  Teaching method  Classroom climate  Assessment  Medium of instruction

8. Process  TASK PROCESSING  Meta learning: Direct effects (eg. ability)  Meta teaching: Direct effects (eg. time)

9. Product  NATURE OF OUTCOME:  Structure  Detail

10. Tutorial questions:  How to write a language lesson plan?  Can you do it?  ………………………….