Forum 2: Advantages and disadvantages of lesson planning.

Hi everybody,

So far I think you have done an incredible job. I am very happy with the quality of the interaction we delivered in Forum 1. I feel blessed and lucky to have the chance to learn so much from you.

Here is our second forum which deals with what Jeremy Harmer calls the planning paradox (read pages 364-367 of the TEFL book if you want more information). Here is a short list of pros and cons of lesson planning. Read them and post your opinion about the need of having a lesson plan for every single class we teach based on the ideas mentioned. Is it necessary? Explain your opinion keeping in mind the information on the planning continuum we checked in class.

Take care!

Some advantages and disadvantages of lesson planning - HIMANSHU MALLICK

Advantages of Lesson Planning

1. It inspires the teacher to improve the further lessons.

2. It helps the teacher in evaluating his teaching.

3. It develops self confidence in the teacher.

4. Proper care is taken into consideration and you can make adjustments keeeping in mind the level and previous knowledge of students.

5. The teaching matter is organized in a time-frame.

6. It inspires the teacher to ask proper and important questions.

7. It provides guidance to the teacher as to what and how he should teach.

8. It helps in creating the interest of students towards the lesson.

9. It stimulates the teacher to think in an organized manner.

10. It helps the teacher to understand the objectives properly and look for appropriate ways of reaching them.

Limitations of Lesson-Planning

1. In new or odd situations teacher feels himself/herself helpless.

2. Sometimes simple matters become complicated.

3. More time is required to plan a lesson.

4. Teacher can not work/teach independently.

5. There is lack of flexibility in lesson-planning.

6. The teaching process becomes more difficult.

Describing learners

Great ideas in this outstanding presentation:

The Reguettoners from heaven

Motivation!

Two presentations dealing with information about this interesting topic:

Prezi

Power Point

Managing for success

All of the secrets to manage classes successfully in the following link:

Managing for success

Teachers and teaching contexts.

Hi everybody,

Here is the link to the presentation about this interesting topic. Enjoy!

Teachers

Forum 1: Elements of lesson plans

As we already know teachers develop their own personal styles to plan their lessons. There are many things you can include in a lesson plan and the possibilities are endless. Some of these elements are mentioned on pages 371 - 374 in the TEFL book.

Here is a list of elements you can find in lesson plans. Read the list and choose 5 elements you consider essential for your lesson plan. Post the list of the 5 elements and a short explanation of the reasons behind your choice. Don't forget to read one your partners' comments and reply to it.

Good Luck!

Elements of lesson plans

Teaching the TEFL: Lesson planning

Hi everyone,

Here are the pictures with all of the great ideas you had for teaching the topic of lesson planning. Thanks for everything!