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.
Integrating Drama with TESOL
For ESL teachers who may not have done much drama before, the idea of taking on a role and planning a lesson that integrates both language and drama may feel daunting and they may not know where to start. One way to experiment with drama in language classes is through using a contextualised narrative, where your lesson becomes a story.
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.