Table 4 A sample lesson plan for mid-tech FI
Pre-class | ||
|---|---|---|
Activities | Purpose | |
Pre-reading | Logging into the website | Accessing the pre-class materials |
(a) Watching the slideshows | Becoming familiar with the topic | |
(b) Watching multimedia | ||
(c) Checking online sources | ||
(d) Watching the vodcasts (or listening to podcasts) | Following teacher’s directions | |
Reading | (a) Reading the passage silently | Understanding the main idea |
(b) Taking notes, writing down questions, highlighting, scanning, and skimming | Deploying reading strategies | |
Post-reading | Doing the exercises | Checking students’ understanding |
Completing the task sheets | More understanding of the topic | |
In-class | ||
|---|---|---|
Activities | Purpose | |
Warm up | Quiz | Checking students’ preparation |
Warm up | ||
(a) Watching a video or presentation | Reminding students’ of the topic | |
(b) Mini talks about the topic | ||
Collaboration | Group work | More work on the text (collaboratively) |
Reading the text and completing a task sheet | Share understanding, clarify ambiguities, discuss important points | |
Pair work | Sharing opinions | |
(a) Asking and answering | Deepening understanding of the topic | |
questions | ||
(b) Reading and analysing the text | Reviewing language forms | |
Reflection | Individual work | Self-evaluation |
Reflection | Understanding weaknesses and strengths | |
Preparation for the coming session | Giving orientations and briefing by the teacher | |