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There are 6 modules in this course
Learners will be introduced to designing lesson plans based on principles and knowledge of learning objectives, assessment plans, methods, materials, and learning activities. Learners will find and prepare appropriate teaching materials through careful analysis, adaptation and creation of professional resources. Learners will also reflect on the cohesion between lesson design and teaching philosophies.
In this module, learners are introduced to lesson design based on theorists such as Robert Gagne and Benjamin Bloom. Learners are introduced to concepts to both begin a lesson (gain attention, state objectives, stimulate recall) and give a lesson (present the content, provide learning guidance, elicit performance). This module also introduces learners to a general lesson plan template that will be used throughout the course and to basic classroom management skills.
What's included
6 videos4 readings4 assignments1 peer review
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6 videos•Total 42 minutes
Welcome Video•2 minutes
Video 1: Instructional Design Theory: Get Going with Gagne•8 minutes
Video 2: Three Teachers: Starting a Lesson•8 minutes
Video 3: Instructional Design Theory: Present by Staying Present•9 minutes
Video 4: Three Teachers: Giving a Lesson•10 minutes
Video 5: Summary•5 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC•10 minutes
Reading on Positive Language/Controlling a Classroom•10 minutes
Download the Lesson Plan Template•10 minutes
Bonus Reading: Employing "Good Talk" and "Warm Language"•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 120 minutes
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)•30 minutes
Welcome Guide•30 minutes
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)•30 minutes
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Discussion of 6 Instructional Design (to be deleted) •120 minutes
Activating Background Knowledge and Objective Discussions
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, learners are introduced to warm up activities, and how warm ups not only can introduce a lesson's theme but also can be used to connect that theme to previous learner knowledge and previous lessons. Objective discussions are also introduced, and advice about when and how to give objective discussions is given.
What's included
6 videos4 readings3 assignments1 peer review
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6 videos•Total 45 minutes
Video 1: Students are NOT Empty Vessels•5 minutes
Video 2: Three Teachers: Warm Ups•10 minutes
Video 3: It’s Hard to Hit What You Don’t Aim For•7 minutes
Video 4: What Objectives are NOT•9 minutes
Video 5: Three Teachers: Objective Discussions•9 minutes
Video 6: Summary•5 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Ice Breakers and Warm-Ups)•10 minutes
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL activities (Objective Discussion)•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #1•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #2•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)•30 minutes
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)•30 minutes
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Writing Prompt•120 minutes
Presenting Instruction and Modeling
Module 3•5 hours to complete
Module details
Learners are introduced to the concepts of presenting instruction and modeling. Learners are introduced to the concept of "stickiness," and given several words of advice on how to make content sticky. Modeling is also depicted as a way in which to help learners to see what teachers are trying to explain, and can be a powerful form of instruction itself. Learners are counseled to have more than one model, and are cautioned about presenting models too early.
What's included
5 videos4 readings3 assignments1 peer review
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5 videos•Total 38 minutes
Video 1: Presenting Instruction: Making Curriculum Sticky•9 minutes
Video 2: Three Teachers: Presenting Instruction•11 minutes
Video 3: Modeling Do’s and Don’ts•5 minutes
Video 4: Three Teachers: Modeling•8 minutes
Video 5: Summary•5 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Presenting Instruction/Modeling)•10 minutes
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Top Ten TESOL Activities)•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #1•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #2•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)•30 minutes
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)•30 minutes
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Writing Prompt•120 minutes
Guided to Independent Practice
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, learners are introduced to the importance of guided and independent practices of lesson planning. In our "Three Teachers" videos, learners will view different examples, both strong and weak, of teachers facilitate guided and independent practices and receive breakdowns and analysis of each teacher.
What's included
5 videos4 readings3 assignments1 peer review
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5 videos•Total 33 minutes
Video 1: What is Guided Practice?•8 minutes
Video 2: Three Teachers: Guided Practice•8 minutes
Video 3: What is Independent Practice?•5 minutes
Video 4: Three Teachers: Independent Practice•8 minutes
Video 5: Summary•4 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities: Guided Practice•10 minutes
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities: Independent Practice•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #1•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #2•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Graded Checkpoint: (10 Q's)•30 minutes
Checkpoint (5 Q's)•30 minutes
Checkpoint (5 Qs)•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Writing Prompt•60 minutes
Assessments
Module 5•5 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, learners review the concept of clear objectives and are introduced to the idea of alignment. Learners are introduced to the ideas of memory and knowledge learning and how to appropriately assess each type. Learners are given several tips to make their lives easier (regarding assessment). Learners see three teachers give assessments in their classrooms and hear analysis of each one.
What's included
5 videos3 readings3 assignments1 peer review
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5 videos•Total 39 minutes
Video 1: Back to the Beginning: Objectives•5 minutes
Video 2: Assessing Knowledge vs. Memory, and then Beyond•9 minutes
Video 3: Assessment Ideas to Make Your Life Easier•10 minutes
Video 4: Three Teachers: Assessment•10 minutes
Video 5: Summary•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Rubric Example•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #1•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #2•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q's)•30 minutes
Checkpoint (5 Q's)•30 minutes
Checkpoint (5 Q's)•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Writing Prompt•120 minutes
Final Review
Module 6•3 hours to complete
Module details
Each of the concepts covered in Modules 1 - 5 is summarized. Learners will submit their completed lesson plan for review.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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1 video•Total 8 minutes
Video 1: Course Summary•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #1•10 minutes
Lesson Plan Example #2•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final Checkpoint (25 Questions)•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Final Lesson Plan Review•120 minutes
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Reviewed on Sep 9, 2021
A very positive experience. I was able to develop a thorough underpinning of what it takes to develop lesson plans. The feedback and sample plans were very helpful in reinforcing what I learned.
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Reviewed on Mar 24, 2016
Fantastic amazing tutors and I highly recommend this course as by the end of this course lesson planning is a piece of cake. I have loved this course and all the courses in the TESOL specialization
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Reviewed on Dec 27, 2017
This course was review for me - but I wish it had been the first way I was introduced to planning lessons. The step by step process was incredibly helpful and the final project useful. Thanks!
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