Teacher Trainer, Tom Garside, tells us why explanations of language don't work and suggests three easy steps for teachers to follow when introducing new vocabulary or grammar to students.
Have you tried Test-Teach-Test, Context-Analysis-Practice-Evaluation, or a patchwork Engage-Study-Activate lesson model with your language learners? Discover three alternative ways you can plan your next lesson to keep your learners engaged and motivated.
Although there are many ways to organise a lesson, the merit of PPP is that it provides a clear step-by-step model for new teachers to follow by dividing the lesson into three main stages: Present, Practice and Produce. This blog looks at what happens at each of these stages, the key points to bear in mind when planning a PPP lesson, as well as when PPP is most effective.
Laura Wilkes
Laura is the co-founder and producer of the TESOL Pop podcast, which focuses on bite-sized development for busy English Language teachers. Laura is also the founder of Communicating for Impact, where she trains educators and edupreneurs to use media creatively to grow their community.
Engage-Study-Activate (ESA) is a lesson staging model that Jeremy Harmer introduced in 'How to Teach English' in 1997. This flexible lesson model enables us as teachers to tailor input and practice to our students' needs.