Planning Lessons and Courses: Designing Sequences of Work for the Language Classroom

by Tessa Woodward

Overview

This book deals with the kinds of everyday questions working teachers face as they plan lessons and courses. Each chapter contains an analysis of the issue under discussion, as well as practical principles and sample activities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780511849848
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/08/2001
Series:	Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

Table of Contents

Contents; Map of the book, thanks and acknowledgments; 1 Who are the students?;2 How long is the lesson?; 3 What can go into a lesson?; 4 How do people learn and so how can we teach?; 5 What can we teach?; 6 How can we vary the activities we do?; 7 Getting down to the preparation; 8 What are our freedoms and constraints? Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

'Whether it's plucking out an activity to start or finish a lesson { … } or whether you're at your wit's end on how to deal with a large and unruly class – this book offers ideas and help. Verdict: ***** a great book for new and experienced teachers alike.' British Council Network News

'There are loads of activities for teachers to try out and experiment with. I'm sure almost any teacher could benefit from the wealth of practical wisdom and thought-provoking reflection in the book.' Modern English Teacher

'Meaty, but nicely presented so very digestible. A great book with a personalised approach on a really practical subject, and one that new teachers in particular will find very hard.' TEFL Farm

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