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Offline Driver 8

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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #60 on: November 04, 2011, 01:20:15 pm »
I think a big part of lesson planning is anticipating what could go wrong in regards to students learning the material, discipline issues, transitioning, setting alternative seating arrangements,  etc.  Basically imagine what could go wrong and have a plan that addresses potential pitfalls and ultimately make the lesson go as smoothly as possible.
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #61 on: November 10, 2011, 01:32:20 pm »
valuable info, thanks for sharing.

Suzie
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #62 on: February 15, 2012, 01:59:01 pm »
Quote from: samchin10 on September 08, 2011, 12:08:33 pm
Here's what I got from a workshop I went to. I omitted any irrelevant info. I found it really worthwhile to do the lesson plan "MINE" that's in the file.

This, in addition to the advice given in the OP, is wonderful. Thank you!
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #63 on: February 24, 2012, 12:06:38 am »
Your summary has really helped me! Thanks 
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #64 on: March 05, 2012, 10:28:18 am »
Your ideas seem really good, it's important that you also have some interest to what you are trying to teach as well! Once I'm a full member I'll be more than happy to up load my lessons and get feedback on them!
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #65 on: March 05, 2012, 11:21:17 am »
I'm finding it a bit difficult to plan lessons thematically (the way I usually do/would like to do) given the content I have to cover in the book (the listen and talk section). Some of these sections seem quite boring and sometimes border on irrelevant...what's the best way to spice them up without veering too far from the school's expectations? Do you usually impose a theme on them/bend them to suit your purpose?
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #66 on: March 07, 2012, 03:45:15 pm »
This is extremely helpful, thank you.

My co-teach is really on the ball and I'm very much a supplement to her. I couldn't have asked for a better way to ease into the job. As far as I can tell I just have to constantly be prepared for the class to tank (I fully expect this to happen in my afterschool classes. Fortunately there is always the Wiggles.
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #67 on: March 09, 2012, 01:34:58 pm »
So I am lesson planning but my text books and teachers guides are almost all in Korean! There is no curriculum for after school classes as far as I know... is it okay to just use games, etc. for after school?
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #68 on: March 12, 2012, 07:35:51 pm »
I haven't been here long but I struggle to get the information or topic sometimes from my co teachers, leaving me
under pressure constantly. Some days the co-teacher will only give me the topic 30min before I may leave
for home.

How can you have back up planning or games for that?
The one co-teacher wants me to use the text book and if there is time left she wants me to make a presentation...
The other co-techer wants me to plan a 45min class on my own, where I am not allowed to use the text book at all.

Surly there is some continuation throughout schools here as well? Or not?
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #69 on: March 16, 2012, 11:02:57 am »
I think the most important thing in a lesson plan is to find out the goal of your lesson.
For example, if you want to teach imperatives, focus on what you want students to do after your lesson. You might want your students to listen to your imperatives and act out. So the goal can be listen to the imperatives, understand what they mean and act out.
Then you can logically plan the steps in order to reach the goal.
First of all, you need to recognize students' background knowledge, because it lets you know where to start.
If your students know stand up, and sit down, you might want to teach other things like raise your hands and so on. (the ones you want to teach.)
I hope this gives a little help. Everyone good luck!
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No, lesson planning is not hard
« Reply #70 on: March 21, 2012, 10:26:14 am »
Know the language item to be taught, the rest falls into place.  This site and others have excellent materials.  Keep your lesson plan simple.  Have your students participate in role plays as often as possible. 

P.S. Thank you to all those who have contributed materials.
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #71 on: March 21, 2012, 10:40:56 am »
Quote from: Virginia on November 16, 2007, 06:53:23 am
Finally, my school doesn't know whether I've spent 3 hours planning a class or 3 minutes... but I do.

I think mine might... but that's why I'm here. Thanks for sharing this advice!
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #72 on: March 27, 2012, 03:38:02 am »
I didn't realize how difficult lesson planning would be-- but this thread really helped me out. I found that if you K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) you'll go a long way!  ;)

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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #73 on: March 28, 2012, 07:37:42 pm »

 Ah... Actually, I just make lesson plan one or two times a year for my open class.
But sometimes I make my own lesson plans like just some information I should check.
Yes, lesson plan is difficult for me. 
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #74 on: March 29, 2012, 01:48:34 pm »
This was helpful to read, especially since my first day of teaching is fast approaching, and I have spent the past three days trying to prepare. I have never taught before, nor planned a lesson. I also don't have a TEFL certificate. Really at this point I'm just some guy, but this gives at least some direction to my future lesson planning chaos.
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #75 on: April 03, 2012, 12:01:09 pm »
Thanks - this is really good advice. I was also surprised that there's lots of untranslated Korean in the teacher textbook, but it feels more manageable now:)
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Re: Yes, Lesson Planning is Hard
« Reply #76 on: April 12, 2012, 01:02:41 pm »
Thank you very much for your insight. i am a newbie teacher and I did my first lesson today, which didn't go off well. It is so hard to keep the attention of 40 middle schoolers!
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