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
Arizona State University Global Launch
Taught by: Dr. Justin Shewell, Senior International Educator
Arizona State University
Taught by: Jessica Cinco, International Educator
Global Launch

Basic Info	Course 3 of 4 in the TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization.
Language	English, Subtitles: Spanish
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
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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...

6 videos, 4 readings, 3 readings

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, a...

6 videos, 4 readings, 2 readings

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 learne...

5 videos, 4 readings, 2 readings

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 practi...

5 videos, 4 readings, 2 readings

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 mak...

5 videos, 3 readings, 2 readings

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

Graded: Final Checkpoint (25 Questions)

Graded: Final Lesson Plan Review

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