Theme three:Writing a Lesson Plan

Shen ChenSchool of Education The University of Newcastle

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?

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

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

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

Three “P” Model Presage Process Product

Biggs, 1996

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

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

Product NATURE OF OUTCOME: Structure Detail

Tutorial questions:

How to write a language lesson plan?

Can you do it?

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