Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

About this course: 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.

Created by:  Arizona State University

• Taught by:  Dr. Shane Dixon, Senior International Educator

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• Taught by:  Dr. Justin Shewell, Senior International Educator

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• Taught by:  Jessica Cinco, International Educator

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Basic Instructional Design



In this module, learners are introduced to lesson design based on theorists such as Robert Gagne and Benjamin Bloom. Learners are introduced to concepts to both begin a lesson (gain attention, state objectives, stimulate recall) and give a lesson (present the content, provide learning guidance, elicit performance). This module also introduces learners to a general lesson plan template that will be used throughout the course and to basic classroom management skills.


6 videos, 4 readings, 3 practice quizzes expand

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

Graded: Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)
Graded: Writing Prompt

WEEK 2


Activating Background Knowledge and Objective Discussions



In this module, learners are introduced to warm up activities, and how warm ups not only can introduce a lesson's theme but also can be used to connect that theme to previous learner knowledge and previous lessons. Objective discussions are also introduced, and advice about when and how to give objective discussions is given.


6 videos, 4 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand

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

Graded: Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)
Graded: Writing Prompt

WEEK 3


Presenting Instruction and Modeling



Learners are introduced to the concepts of presenting instruction and modeling. Learners are introduced to the concept of "stickiness," and given several words of advice on how to make content sticky. Modeling is also depicted as a way in which to help learners to see what teachers are trying to explain, and can be a powerful form of instruction itself. Learners are counseled to have more than one model, and are cautioned about presenting models too early.


5 videos, 4 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand

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

Graded: Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)
Graded: Writing Prompt

WEEK 4


Guided to Independent Practice



In this module, learners are introduced to the importance of guided and independent practices of lesson planning. In our "Three Teachers" videos, learners will view different examples, both strong and weak, of teachers facilitate guided and independent practices and receive breakdowns and analysis of each teacher.


5 videos, 4 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand

1. Video: Video 1: What is Guided Practice?
2. Video: Video 2: Three Teachers: Guided Practice
3. Reading: Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities: Guided Practice
4. Practice Quiz: Checkpoint (5 Q's)
5. Video: Video 3: What is Independent Practice?
6. Video: Video 4: Three Teachers: Independent Practice
7. Reading: Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities: Independent Practice
8. Practice Quiz: Checkpoint (5 Qs)
9. Video: Video 5: Summary
10. Reading: Lesson Plan Example #1
11. Reading: Lesson Plan Example #2

Graded: Graded Checkpoint: (10 Q's)
Graded: Writing Prompt

WEEK 5


Assessments



In this module, learners review the concept of clear objectives and are introduced to the idea of alignment. Learners are introduced to the ideas of memory and knowledge learning and how to appropriately assess each type. Learners are given several tips to make their lives easier (regarding assessment). Learners see three teachers give assessments in their classrooms and hear analysis of each one.


5 videos, 3 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand

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

Graded: Graded Checkpoint (10 Q's)
Graded: Writing Prompt

WEEK 6


Final Review
Each of the concepts covered in Modules 1 - 5 is summarized. Learners will submit their completed lesson plan for review.


1 video, 2 readings expand

1. Video: Video 1: Course Summary
2. Reading: Lesson Plan Example #1
3. Reading: Lesson Plan Example #2

Graded: Final Checkpoint (25 Questions)
Graded: Final Lesson Plan Review