Lesson Planning and Curriculum Design Flashcards

In ESA lesson planning, what does the 'E' stand for?

Answer: Engage

In Jeremy Harmer's ESA framework, 'E' stands for Engage — the stage where students' emotions and interest are activated.

What is a 'needs analysis' in curriculum design?

Answer: A process for identifying learners' language needs and goals

A needs analysis gathers information about learners' current proficiency, goals, and contexts to inform curriculum decisions.

Which type of syllabus lists language items from simple to complex grammatical structures?

Answer: Structural syllabus

A structural (or grammatical) syllabus sequences language items by grammatical complexity, such as present simple before present perfect.

What does 'scaffolding' mean in a TEFL lesson context?

Answer: Providing temporary support structures to help learners complete tasks they couldn't manage alone

Scaffolding involves giving learners support (prompts, models, frames) that is gradually removed as their competence grows.

A TEFL teacher sets a 'communicative aim' for a lesson. What does this mean?

Answer: Students will be able to communicate meaning in a real-world-like context using the target language

A communicative aim specifies the real-world communication task students can perform after the lesson.

What is the role of 'anticipated problems' in a TEFL lesson plan?

Answer: To predict language or logistical difficulties learners may face and plan solutions in advance

Anticipated problems help teachers proactively plan for likely misunderstandings or task difficulties so instruction stays on track.