30. Lesson

Lesson is a structured period of time where learning is intended to occur. It involves a particular subject and one or more learners being taught by a teacher. Lessons are generally taught in a classroom but may instead take place in a situated learning environment.

Planning techniques:

• Variety

• Flexibility

Variety means involving students in a number of different types of exercises and where possible introducing them to a wide selection of materials so that learning becomes interesting and never monotonous for the students.

Flexibility comes into play when dealing with the plan in the classroom. For any number of reasons what the teacher has planned may not be appropriate for that group on that particular day. The flexible teacher changes plans in different situations.

What a teacher should possess:

• Solid knowledge of language

• Skills

• Learning aids

• Stages, techniques

• Classroom management skills

Pre-plan major elements

• Activities

• Lang.skills

• Lang.type

• Subject, content

Instructor performance evaluation

• Planning, preparation

• Techniques of instruction

• Learning environment

Planning, preparation

• Demonstration of knowledge of content and organization of materials

• Clarifying lesson objectives

• Ability to resolve problems

• Effective planning, preparation

Techniques of instruction

• Appropriate use of material

• Monitoring and verifying student performance

• Emphasis on student-centered activities

• Maintenance of a subject pace

• Use of techniques

Learning environment

• Voice level suitable for room

• Speech rate

• Professional treatment for students

• Positive,self – confident manner

• Clear and brief instructions

Assessment form for teaching practice

• Personal qualities, attitude

• Planning

• Implementation

• Evaluation

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