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Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

Approx. 21 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course teaches the principles of designing effective lessons for any subject, level, or student population. It covers the planning, delivery, and assessment of lessons, as well as strategies for engaging and motivating students.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to plan, deliver, and assess effective lessons
Discover strategies for engaging and motivating students
Understand how to tailor lessons to different subjects, levels, and student populations

Learning Outcomes

Design effective lessons that meet the needs of diverse student populations
Create engaging and motivating learning experiences
Assess student learning and adjust instruction accordingly

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of teaching and learning principles
Access to a classroom or teaching environment

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online, self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

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.

Knowledge

Manage classroom time with lesson plans
Describe the difference between memory and knowledge learning
Motivate students with warm-up activities
Understand the concept of content "stickiness"

Outline

Basic Instructional Design
Welcome Video
Video 1: Instructional Design Theory: Get Going with Gagne
Video 2: Three Teachers: Starting a Lesson
Video 3: Instructional Design Theory: Present by Staying Present
Video 4: Three Teachers: Giving a Lesson
Video 5: Summary
Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC
Reading on Positive Language/Controlling a Classroom
Download the Lesson Plan Template
Bonus Reading: Employing "Good Talk" and "Warm Language"
Welcome Guide
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)

Activating Background Knowledge and Objective Discussions
Video 1: Students are NOT Empty Vessels
Video 2: Three Teachers: Warm Ups
Video 3: It’s Hard to Hit What You Don’t Aim For
Video 4: What Objectives are NOT
Video 5: Three Teachers: Objective Discussions
Video 6: Summary
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Ice Breakers and Warm-Ups)
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL activities (Objective Discussion)
Lesson Plan Example #1
Lesson Plan Example #2
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)

Presenting Instruction and Modeling
Video 1: Presenting Instruction: Making Curriculum Sticky
Video 2: Three Teachers: Presenting Instruction
Video 3: Modeling Do’s and Don’ts
Video 4: Three Teachers: Modeling
Video 5: Summary
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Presenting Instruction/Modeling)
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities (Top Ten TESOL Activities)
Lesson Plan Example #1
Lesson Plan Example #2
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)

Guided to Independent Practice
Video 1: What is Guided Practice?
Video 2: Three Teachers: Guided Practice
Video 3: What is Independent Practice?
Video 4: Three Teachers: Independent Practice
Video 5: Summary
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities: Guided Practice
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities: Independent Practice
Lesson Plan Example #1
Lesson Plan Example #2
Checkpoint (5 Q's)
Checkpoint (5 Qs)
Graded Checkpoint: (10 Q's)

Assessments
Video 1: Back to the Beginning: Objectives
Video 2: Assessing Knowledge vs. Memory, and then Beyond
Video 3: Assessment Ideas to Make Your Life Easier
Video 4: Three Teachers: Assessment
Video 5: Summary
Rubric Example
Lesson Plan Example #1
Lesson Plan Example #2
Checkpoint (5 Q's)
Checkpoint (5 Q's)
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q's)

Final Review
Video 1: Course Summary
Lesson Plan Example #1
Lesson Plan Example #2
Final Checkpoint (25 Questions)

Summary of User Reviews

This course on lesson design has received positive reviews from students who found it to be informative and engaging. One key aspect that many users appreciated was the practical approach of the course, which helped them to apply the concepts they learned in real-life situations.

Pros from User Reviews

Practical approach helps students apply lessons in real-life situations
Engaging and informative course content
Provides useful tools and strategies for designing effective lessons
Great for educators, trainers, and instructional designers
Flexible scheduling allows students to learn at their own pace

Cons from User Reviews

Some students found the course to be too basic or simplistic
Limited interaction with instructors and other students
Some technical issues with the course platform
No certificate of completion offered for free version
Some students found the course to be too short

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