Lesson plan

This template can be useful for your class

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There is no specific format given to you but remember all the aspects that were mentioned in the class. The lesson plan is programmed to hand it in by next class along with the class observations and a video with you teaching a class.

If someone has a specific problem with the dates please let me know to try and work it out together.

End of course activities

April 22nd
• Hand in observation # 1
Class programmed

April 30th
• Hand in observation # 2
Class programmed

May 7th
• Hand in observation # 3
• Attend IX Congreso Estatal de Idiomas.
No class programmed

May 14th
• Hand in your video
Class programmed

May 21st
• Hand in your lesson plan
Class will be programmed if the
SS require it

May 28th
• Create a grammar test and turn it in
No class programmed

New task for the class

Welcome back to you regular classes students.
Here is the format that you have to follow for the first class observation. the due date it Thursday April 23rd, however, if any of you has the chance to observe a class this week feel free to hand in you observation any time.

Observation Form

CLASSROOM GENERAL OBSERVATION FORM

Student's name: ____________________
Date: _________

Class observed: _________________________________

Level: __________________

Instructor's name and signature: ______________________________________________

Number of students: _________

Text book in use: _________________________________


1. List all the material and equipments used in the lesson ( e.g. textbook, blackboard, audiovisual aids.)


2. What do you think the aim of the lesson was?


3. How much time did the teacher talk compared to the amount of time learners spoke?


4. How much time did the teacher use English compared to his / her native language? (e.g. 20 - 80 %) How much time did the learners use English versus their native language?


5. Describe the learners' participation (very active for most of the time, etc.) How were learners called upon? Did any volunteer?


6. What was the general atmosphere of the class?


7. How often did the teacher praise the students?


8. What have you learned from this class?


9. What would you change to this class?

Thursday February 26th 2009

Read chapter 13 from the book Functional English Grammar by Jack C. Richards

Based on the reading of Diane Larsen - Freeman

In your own words please answer the following:

1. Grammar-Translation Method; are you in favor or against and why?

2. When would you suggest implementing the Grammar Translation Method?

Thursday February 19th 2009

Remember to read Chapter 2; The grammar Translation Method by Larsen Freeman pp. 11 to 22