Summary of "Effective Lesson Planning: Procedures and Tips | Teacher Val"
Summary of "Effective lesson planning: Procedures and Tips | Teacher Val"
In this video, Val shares her insights on the importance of effective lesson planning for teachers. She emphasizes that a well-planned lesson is crucial for maintaining focus, establishing control, showcasing professionalism, and achieving a sense of accomplishment.
Main Ideas:
- Importance of lesson planning:
- A planned lesson is more effective as it allows teachers to visualize and prepare for the class.
- Helps maintain student focus and control over the classroom environment.
- Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a teacher's portfolio.
- Provides a sense of accomplishment after a successful lesson.
- lesson planning Process:
- Val describes lesson planning as a creative process and provides a mantra with six principles:
- lesson planning is a creative process.
- Teach the learners, not just the lesson plan.
- Focus on one language point at a time.
- Avoid overwhelming students with too much information.
- Vary activities in each lesson.
- Review and revise lessons regularly.
- Val describes lesson planning as a creative process and provides a mantra with six principles:
- Setting lesson objectives:
- Objectives should specify what students will be able to do by the end of the lesson.
- The SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-based) should be used to formulate objectives.
- Example of a specific objective: "By the end of this lesson, students will be able to recognize and use four prepositions of place."
- Lesson Procedure:
- A detailed step-by-step outline of how the lesson will unfold, including:
- Greetings
- Class rules
- Warm-up activities
- Review of the lesson topic
- Presentation or teaching practice
- Guided and independent practice
- Lesson closure
- assessment methods
- A detailed step-by-step outline of how the lesson will unfold, including:
- assessment methods:
- Various methods to measure student learning and achievement of lesson objectives, such as quizzes, language games, presentations, and summaries.
- Lesson Reflections:
- Self-evaluation is essential for teacher growth.
- Reflecting on what went well or poorly in a lesson can provide valuable insights for future improvements.
Conclusion:
Val encourages teachers to embrace the lesson planning process and highlights the rewarding nature of teaching when done effectively. She invites viewers to engage with her content and suggests potential future topics.
Speakers/Sources Featured:
- Val (Teacher Val)
- William Arthur Ward (quoted at the end of the video)
Category
Educational
