Lessons and Teaching

By taking this online course I've learnt some issues related to lesson planning and why it's important to plan lessons taking into account essential aspects of teaching approaches such as managing resources,managing the lesson and taking responsibility for professional development.A teacher feels more confident when he knows what he is going to teach and how he is going to conduct the lesson.At this point teachers sometimes have to strive with the resources which are available in the school to teach the lesson.It is a must for english teachers to use tech tools for engaging and involving the learners in the lesson and thus improving learning outcomes.However when teachers can't access technological devices they have to be prepared to teach using traditional techniques and resources such as dictionaries,realia and flashcards.Instruction-giving and interaction patterns are truly important for developing a good class.Finally the teacher needs to reflect on his teaching if the lesson went well or not so good he needs to adjust or change some stages of the lesson which didn't work.

Good lesson planning is essential to the process of teaching and learning. A teacher who is prepared is well on his/her way to a successful instructional experience. The development of interesting lessons takes a great deal of time and effort. As a new teacher you must be committed to spending the necessary time in this endeavor.



It is also important to realize that the best planned lesson is worthless if interesting delivery procedures, along with good classroom management techniques, are not in evidence. There is a large body of research available pertaining to lesson development and delivery and the significance of classroom management. They are skills that must be researched, structured to your individual style, implemented in a teacher/learning situation, and constantly evaluated and revamped when necessary. Consistency is of the utmost importance in the implementation of a classroom management plan.



All teachers should understand that they are not an island unto themselves. The educational philosophy of the district and the uniqueness of their schools should be the guiding force behind what takes place in the classroom. The school’s code of discipline, which should be fair, responsible and meaningful, must be reflected in every teacher’s classroom management efforts.



SUGGESTED PRACTICES



Establish a positive classroom environment

Make the classroom a pleasant, friendly place

Accept individual differences

Learning activities should be cooperative and supportive

Create a non-threatening learning environment

Organize physical space; eliminate situations that my be dangerous or disruptive

Establish classroom rules and procedures and consistently reinforce them



Begin lessons by giving clear instructions

State desired quality of work

Have students paraphrase directions

Ensure that everyone is paying attention

Ensure that all distractions have been removed

Describe expectations, activities and evaluation procedures

Start with a highly motivating activity

Build lesson upon prior student knowledge

This week I have become acquainted with many new things. The use of realia or real-life objects is a new word to me though we use it in other ways. We have learnt the use of board in the classroom. The use of technology is essential for the learning and teaching process in everywhere in the world. I have learnt many things regarding the use of technology in the education process. The use of flashcards is also a new thing for me. In future, I will use flashcards in classes as new objects. From the videos of the teachers, I have tried to learn their style and pronunciation which is very important for me as non-native. The process of teaching vocabulary, words and numbers are very interesting to me. I think, the steps that we are passing through are very important for the new teachers. I feel proud to be a part of the course. Thank you.

This is a wonderful way to learn! Easy and quick course with the main aspects you need to know! It's helping me a lot when it comes to adding more resources and activities to my lessons. I'm learning new things every day so I appreciate this course a lot! I recommend this to all those teachers who want to make some changes to their lessons and make them more entertaining and motivating. If you want to know if you are using the right resources and organising your lessons properly, you should check it out.

In addition, it's so helpful that you can interact with other people, normally teachers, who are in the same situation as you. By sharing opinions and giving feedback on their comments, you can learn a lot from them too and teach in ways that you'd never imagined. Remember, the key to take fully advantage of this course is to be involved by commenting and replying other participants, that's the way to learn apart from watching the videos.

Another interesting tool is the use of Padlet in order to share images (I've loved the idea about sharing how we use our board in class). Moreover, I've discovered new resources such as FlipGrid, and now I'm using it with my online students, and they love it! It's been a great discovery. I hope I can find out more about other tools to include in my classes.

I'm in week 2 right now and I think it will take me less than another 2 weeks to finish the course, and that's great!

Thank you for this wonderful course! I'm looking forward to participating in others!