The lesson

Metaphors as reflecting reality

The lesson is a very complex construct, which fulfils a variety of
functions

A social
Cooperative A role-based event with
interaction culture the element
of ceremony

An
Goal-
oriented
interesting A series of
effort
or enjoyable
experience
free choices
Functions of the teacher in the English language
lesson
Provider of
instructor manager
feedback

activator supporter motivator

model assessor
 Interactions patterns in the lesson

Initiation ------Response -------Feedback (the most common type)

Teacher talk Choral response

Closed –ended & open-ended questioning

Full class interaction Student initiates, teacher answers

Individual work Collaboration

Group work Self-access

 Appropriate use of different interaction patterns

Comprehension Grammar check writing

check

Familiarization Grammar
with the text
Oral fluency
practice New vocabulary
 Lesson preparation-lesson variation
Mode and
tempo mood
skill

organizatio
difficulty Stir-settle
n

Active-
material topic
passive
 Practical tips
Put the harder tasks earlier
• Do quieter activities before lively ones

Keep an eye on your watch!

• Pull the class together at the beginning and end of the lesson.
• End on a positive note.

Don’t leave homework-giving to the end

• Prepare the reserve