Using Engage-Study-Activate (ESA) for Lesson Planning
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.
Three Alternatives to Present, Practice and Produce (PPP) Lessons
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.
A Guide to Planning a Present-Practice-Produce (PPP) Lesson
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.