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Effective teaching begins with effective lesson planning.
There are countless approaches to planning a lesson, and myriad factors to consider. Lesson Planning takes a complex, often abstract process and makes it an accessible and concrete practice for language teachers in any context. This easy-to-follow guide discusses the many approaches to lesson planning, addresses both theoretical and practical issues, and provides sample lesson plans and examples.
About the English Language Teacher Development Series
As the English language teaching field continually reinvents itself, the pressure is intense for language teachers to update their knowledge. The English Language Teacher Development Series is a set of short resource books written in an accessible manner for all types of teachers of English. The series offers a theory-to-practice approach, a variety of practical methods, and time for reflections that allow teachers to interact with the materials presented. The books can be used in preservice settings, in-service courses, and by individuals looking for ways to refresh their practice.
Nikki Ashcraft is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the TESOL program at the University of Missouri. She served as Chair of the Teacher Education Interest Section during 2014-2015. She was named one of 30 Up and Coming leaders in the field during the TESOL International Association's 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Thomas S.C. Farrell, PhD, is a professor at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. His professional interests include reflective practice and second language teacher education and development. He has published widely in these areas. His work can be found at www.reflectiveinquiry.ca.