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CRMEF Rabat

2024/2025

Planning

Trainer: Dr. QASSERRAS


Lhoussine
Aims

1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Reasons
4. Components
5. Refections
Warm up

Choose one of the following sentences and complete:


1. A good lesson is like a basketball match because …
2. A good lesson is like a movie because …
3. A good lesson is like a meal because …
Warm up Activity: Stations

1. Why is lesson planning important for


teachers?
2. Why is lesson planning important for
students?
3. What challenges do teachers face in lesson
planning?
4. What makes a lesson plan effective?
Follow-Up Questions

• Which benefits of lesson planning stood out to


you?

• Were there any challenges that surprised you?

• How might understanding these factors shape


your approach to lesson planning?
Lesson Planning definitions and principles
Read the following definitions and
answer the questions:
1. «Good lesson planning is ‘the art of
mixing techniques, activities and materials in
such a way that an ideal balance is created for
the class’.» (Harmer,1983:221)
2. «Lesson planning is a thinking skill.»
(Jim Scrivener, 2005: 109)

A. Why is good lesson planning « the art of


mixing techniques, activities and materials?»
B. Do you agree with the definitions?
Justify your answer.
C. Can you guess what is meant by
‘flexibility’ and ‘variety’ in lesson
planning?
Theoretical Foundations

• Behaviorism:
• Lesson planning aligns with structured teaching methodologies like the Direct Method,
where instruction is sequenced to reinforce desired behaviors (Skinner, 1954).
• Example: A grammar-focused lesson where students practice simple past tense through
drills.

• Constructivism:
• Rooted in Vygotsky’s (1978) theory, effective lesson planning considers the Zone of
Proximal Development (ZPD), scaffolding student learning.
• Example: Gradually increasing task difficulty, moving from guided to independent
practice.

• Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller, 1988):


• Planning reduces extraneous cognitive load, ensuring students focus on core learning
tasks.
• Example: Breaking a complex task like essay writing into manageable steps:
brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising.
Key Components of Lesson Planning

• Purpose of Lesson Planning:


• Provides a roadmap for teachers.
• Ensures lessons are aligned with curriculum
objectives and student needs.
• Core Elements:
• Learning objectives.
• Materials and resources.
• Activities and tasks.
• Assessment and evaluation.
• Timing and transitions.
Lesson plans: Elements, Aspects and aims
Skills practised Aids used
Coursebook used The date
Page numbers Sex of learners
Review the last lesson New vocabulary
Numbers of activities/exercises Number of learners
Age of learners Timing for each stage
Anticipated problems Overall aims
What learners do at each activity Aims of each stage
Materials used Interactions (e.g. S-S or S-T)
Name/number of class Grouping of learners
Time of class (individual/pair/ group/whole
Level of class class
Homework Extra activities
Different colors for important points Abbreviations (e.g.=teacher)
Reorganizing lesson plan elements into main
aspects
Aims/Objectives

Activities/Approaches Timing

Anticipated Lesson Teaching Aids


problems
Planning

Procedures
Class level
(How / When)

Interaction Format
(groups/individuals
Examples of Lesson Planning

• Simple Example:
• Topic: Describing daily routines using the Present Simple.
• Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will use the present simple to
describe daily routines with 80% accuracy.
• Activities:
• Warm-up: Discuss daily routines using visual prompts.
• Practice: Fill-in-the-gap exercises with present simple verbs.
• Production: Pair work—students describe each other’s daily routines.
• Complex Example (Skills Integration):
• Topic: Travel Vocabulary.
• Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will create a travel schedule using
target vocabulary and phrases.
• Activities:
• Listening to a travel podcast.
• Group discussion on favorite travel destinations.
• Writing and presenting a travel itinerary.
Activity
• Activity 1: Brainstorming Benefits of Lesson Planning
• Task: In pairs, list five benefits of lesson planning for teachers and students.

• Debrief: Share responses and compile a comprehensive list on the board.

• Activity 2: Identifying Lesson Plan Components


• Task: Review a sample lesson plan (provided by the instructor). Identify and label its key
components (e.g., objectives, activities, assessment).

• Debrief: Discuss how each component contributes to effective teaching.

• Activity 3: Planning the Basics


• Task: Trainees select a topic and outline:
• A learning objective.
• One activity.
• A method of assessment.

• Debrief: Trainees present their outlines and receive peer feedback.


Discussion Questions

• Why is lesson planning


essential in EFL classrooms?

• How does a well-structured


lesson plan contribute to
achieving learning objectives?

• What challenges do teachers


face when planning lessons,
and how can these be
overcome?
Reflection

• “Think-Pair-Share”:

• Think: Reflect on a personal experience where a


well- or poorly-planned lesson impacted learning.

• Pair: Discuss with a partner.

• Share: Summarize insights with the group.


Closing Activity: Quote Connection

• "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." –


Benjamin Franklin.

• Task: In small groups, discuss how this quote


applies to lesson planning in EFL classrooms.
Evaluating Lesson Plans

Consider the following lesson plan written by one


of the teachers:

1. Identify their main components .


2. Consider the way the lesson plan was written.
3. Is there anything missing?
Reflection
• Who are you most like at the moment?
Ibrahim:
I never plan – I follow the coursebook because it was designed by
experts.
Tim:
During my first years, I used to plan spending too much time. After
five years, I have got more experience so I do not need to plan.
Laura:
I plan several times because my learners deserve a professional
approach.
Maria:
I plan carefully and I often find myself teaching people and not
teaching the plan.
Summary

Six essential elements for a good lesson plan:

1. Objectives
2. Timing
3. Sequencing
4. Differentiation
5. Assessment
6. Materials
Supplementary Reading

• Farrell, T. S. C. (2002). Reflective Language


Teaching: From Research to Practice.

• Richards, J. C., & Renandya, W. A. (2002).


Methodology in Language Teaching: An
Anthology of Current Practice.
References
1. HARMER, J. 1983. Teaching and Learning Grammar. New York:
Longman.
2. Scrivener J (2005) Learning Teaching (2nd Edition). Oxford:
Macmillan ELT.
Thank you

Email:

Lhoussine_qasserras@yahoo.com

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