TeachingEnglish: Planning lessons

Welcome to 'Planning lessons'

How will the course help you?

Learn how to plan engaging language and topic-based lessons by identifying and applying commonly used lesson models. Explore techniques for introducing new language, writing achievable learning outcomes, and planning warmers and lead-ins.

What does the course include?

Planning lessons is a free self-study training course, which is divided into three hour modules. It also includes:

• A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative ideas for you to try out.
• Engaging discussions taking place in the Facebook community
• A free workbook with extra learning content and resources.

What will you learn?

Module 1: Engaging with lesson planning – models and frameworks

The aim of this module is to identify some commonly used lesson models that will assist with planning and to provide practical ideas for planning language skills and topic based lessons.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

-identify some commonly used lesson models and use a lesson framework to plan classes.
-analyse and apply models for planning language skills lessons
-categorise the stages needed to use projects for topic based lessons
-plan and consider resources needed for projects

Module 2: Engaging with lesson planning – introducing new language

This module explores a range of techniques for introducing new language and looks at warmers and lead-in activities for starting lessons.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

-differentiate between warmer and lead-in stages
-summarise the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques for introducing new language
-choose an appropriate technique for introducing new language to learners
-plan a lesson using that technique.

Module 3: Engaging with learning outcomes

This module defines learning outcomes and equips you with the skills to evaluate, write, and combine effective learning outcomes.

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

-define a learning outcome
-list the characteristics of well-written learning outcomes
-use appropriate verbs for a learning outcome
-integrate different levels of thinking skills within a set of learning outcomes
-align assessment with learning outcomes
-write clear, achievable learning outcomes for your own context(s).

When is the course?

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How much does the course cost?

The course is free.

How can you get a certificate?

You will receive a certificate if you successfully complete all self-study modules.

What level of English do I need?

Minimum CEFR B1

What can you do now?

If you're interested in learning more about planning lessons, you can:

• Get teaching ideas from our Courses for teachers Facebook community.
• Access learning content related to our courses on Facebook (Facebook account required).
• Access teaching resources on the TeachingEnglish website
• Download the free course workbook.