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Course planning

Being able to plan an individual lesson, a scheme of work, or a course well, is one of the key skills that a teacher needs to have.

The basics of lesson planning

Planning is one of those essential skills of the competent teacher. This skill develops over time, but is an important part of making sure lessons are relevant for learners.

The elements of a lesson plan

Part one of this article, The basics of lesson planning, outlined the rationale behind lesson planning. This article looks at some of the elements to consider when planning an actual lesson.

Two female learners work together in class

Creating lessons that work – mini-event

Watch the videos from three practical sessions all about how to create lessons that work for all your learners.

A diverse group of your learners playing a language game with their teacher

Differentiation in the language classroom

When our groups are so diverse and learner needs are so varied, how can we adapt our language teaching to make sure everyone is learning?

Reading for comprehension in primary school children in India: A teacher training programme

This report explores how multilingual teaching techniques in Hyderabad improved reading skills in grade five, bridging home languages and English.

Diverse group of learners working together

Planning for every learner – mini-event

Watch the videos from three practical sessions focusing on how to plan classes that meet the needs of all your learners.

Pathways: Planning lessons and courses

Develop your skills in planning lessons and courses with this ready-made pathway of resources for English teachers.

Widening Participation: English as a subject in primary school – Lessons from Bangladesh, Malawi, Mexico and Uzbekistan

This research offers important insights into teaching English in primary schools across different global settings.