ARE METHODS IMPORTANT?

Methods are the way you are going to teach a lesson, this methods determine the activities you will perform for each lesson. The role of the teacher, the role of the student the objectives you should reach and the syllabus you should follow.

Because of that methods are really important even though there is no a specific method you should use you can mix activities, methods in order to reach the goals you have planned, for instance knowing methods can help you have a better planning for your classes and a more interesting  and fun class.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN A LESSON PLAN?

BEGINNING OF THE LESSON PLAN.

• Find a model or template for your lesson plan

MATERIALS

• Depending on what you will teach (realia, flashcards, hand out, etc.)

ACTIVITIES

• Activities assigned by the teachers (complete the book, individual activities, exercises, etc.)

• Assign activities that students have to do (individual or in groups).

TIME

• Timing each activity in class (listening- 5min, role plays-10min)

OBJECTIVES

•  Create the main aim for the class

•  Put the main objective that needs to be achieved during the class.

•  Put specific objectives that may be able to help students with the leaning process.

HOMEWORK

• Assign homework to the students to identify if students are reaching the goals and the objectives in class.

ASSESSMENT

• Evaluate students through quizzes, oral presentations, role plays, dialogues conversations, exams, etc.

EXTRA MATERIALS

• Teacher can be able to use tape recorder, projector, white board, markers, etc.

REFLECTION OF THE CLASS

• What was the student´s opinion of the class?

• What need to be improved for other classes?
• Was it fun?
• Conclusions of the students and teachers about the class.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ANSWERED AS TEACHERS

There are some information you have to consider before planning a class such as:

What is the purpose to teach Students?

The purpose is an attention getter for students, this will keep them motivated and interested in the class.

What are the objectives for each class?

Objectives are goals to be reached by students  once they reach them they become achievements and by that they will find classes important.

DOES every activity be done exactly in the established time?

Timing help us completing activities and reaching goals, we should set up goals that will fit our time

What do we want for our students?

In this way we will be able to work with our students in order to make them reach our expectations while completing the learning – teaching process

What are our expectations for our students during the class?

Generally students want interesting, fun and interactive activities and we should work towards fulfilling their expectations otherwise they would lose interest in the class

How teachers can motivate their students to improve their knowledge?

 Praising is a good way to motivate students then you make them feel their work is worthy and that re doing something good, also being interest in what they want to say (question or opinions) make them feel they belong to the class

Why is relevant to use the lesson plan?

To keep a track on our activities, goals, procedures, time and objectives

INTRODUCTION

Planning is so important when preparing a class because it is like a road map for what you are going to do, so organization, coherence and timing are very important to set up your classes. In this blog I will write some tips, some procedures and it will become like a little guideline for planning.

It is very important to mention two things, first planning helps teachers and  schools´ administration to have a track on what is going to be covered during a period of time. Second and most importantly when we as teachers have our classes plan learners will have better opportunities to achieve goals.