Course name English teaching practice
Course code ENG174
Assignment title Final project
Release date 13/11/2023
Submission date 5/01/2024
Submission time 17.00
Assignment weighting 50%
Lecturer’s name Trần Quốc Thao
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes:
CLO1: Use English language skills in ELT effectively.
CLO2: Demonstrate the skills teaching micro skills (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and
macro skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).
CLO3: Demonstrate the skills of designing lesson plans, conducting teaching lessons
appropriately, and observing others’ teaching and giving comments on others’ teaching.
CLO5: Develop professional responsibility and ethics in ELT
This assignment is an individual assignment.
TASK 1(Please indicate the tasks and give clear instructions to students) (CLO1, CLO2,
CLO3) (3 marks)
Design A LESSON PLAN teaching a specific lesson (e.g., listening, speaking, reading,
writing or integrated language skills) (A 45/35-minute lesson plan) (The teaching material
should be added) (2 marks)
You are required to:
Use English to present the content of the lesson plan appropriately and effectively
(CLO1) (20%)
Present the appropriate teaching principles / approaches / techniques for teaching
micro language skills / macro language skills (CLO2) (60%)
Design the lesson plan appropriately (CLO3) (10%)
Indicate the creativity in the lesson plan design (CLO3) (10%)
Date of preparation: 17/12/2023 Level: Grade 7 / A2
Date of teaching: 27/12/2023
Unit 1: HOBBIES
A CLOSER LOOK 2: GRAMMAR - THE PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE
I. Objectives
1. Knowledge
After this lesson, students will be able to:
Know the form and use of the present simple tense.
Understand how to use the present simple tense correctly.
Discuss/write about their likes/dislikes using the present simple tense.
2. Skills: Integrated skills (listening – speaking – reading – writing)
3. Attitudes: Students love discussing their hobbies using the present simple
tense.
II. Content
Grammar: The present simple tense
III. Teaching aids: textbook, ppt, projector, blackboard, online interactive game
(quiziz)
III. Procedures (45mins)
Steps Teacher’s and SS’ Content
activities
WARM- T: Introduce the game Game: Sentence Scramble
UP T: Divide ss into 4 groups of 10 (or less
(4 mins) than that but more than 5) and call out 4
representatives of each group to play.
S: Listen to the teacher’s words, run to
the front, and tap on the board. Whoever
taps the board first wins the turn to
unscramble the questions
The game lasts for 10 rounds. SS takes
turns to play.
T: Give comments and T: In the game we played, you can see the
LEAD-IN bonuses to the winning questions all are in the present simple
(1 mins) team. tense, which you studied in grade 6. So
today, we are going to review and learn
more about this grammar point.
T: Introduce the learning Unit 1: Hobbies
NEW objectives A Closer Look 2: Grammar
LESSON The Present Simple Tense
(35 mins) Revision
T: Write the learning
(+) S + V/V-s/V-es + O
Activity 1 objectives on the board.
(-) S + don’t/doesn’t + V-inf + O
(5 mins) (?) Do/Does + S + V-inf + O?
S: Write them down in
notebooks. WH-questions:
What
Where
T: Ask if ss still remember When + do/does + S + V-inf +
the form and invite some O?
ss to describe the form. Who
S: Answer and describe Why
the form. How
T: Ask ss to give an
example of each form they
have described.
S: Give examples
T: Write ss’ example on
the board
T: Ask other ss if ss’
examples are correct or
not.
S: Check the examples.
T: Call out a ss to read Remember!
aloud the “Remember!” We use present simple for:
Activity 2 box - something that is a general truth.
(5 mins) S; Read aloud the Example: The sun rises every morning
“Remember!” box - something that happens regularly in the
T: Ask ss to pay attention present.
to the highlighted words in Example: She goes swimming three
the “Remember!” box. times a week.
Explain the examples to - timetables or programs
ss. Example: The cooking lesson starts at 9
S: Focus on the A.M.
highlighted words and
note them down in
notebooks.
T: Ask some ss what the Signal words:
signal words of the - Adverbs of frequency
present simple tense are. - Verbs: start, begin, end,...
Show them a mini board of
signal words and ask them
to note down.
S: Answer and note down.
Activity 3
T: Introduce the task to ss 1. Match the sentences (1-5) to the
(5 mins)
and ask ss to do the task in correct uses (a-c)
pairs in a minute. -Textbook page 11
S: Do the task in pairs Keys:
within a minute 1.b 2.a 3.c 4.a
T: Ask a ss to do the task 5.b
on the board.
S: Do the task
T: Check ss’ answers. Ask
ss to crosscheck their
answers in pairs.
S: Crosscheck in pairs and
correct their answers
T: Give comments and
bonuses.
Activity 4 T: Ask ss to take out their
(18 mins) mobile phones laptops or
iPad to play the online
interactive game and give Quizizz game
them 2mins to log in the 2. Complete the sentences. Use the
games. present simple tense of the verb.
S: Follow the teacher’s Keys:
word and log in the game. 1. make 2. does…do
T: Lead the game 3. have
S: Play the game 4. doesn’t like 5.
T: Give comments and Does…start
bonus to the first place of 3. Fill in each blank with the correct
the end of the game. form of verbs in brackets.
Keys:
1. enjoys 2. spends 3. don’t like/do
not like
4. go 5. begins 6. don’t enjoy/do
not enjoy
4. Write complete sentences. using
the given words and phrases. You may
have to change the words or add
some.
Keys:
1. The sun sets in the west every evening.
2. Do Trang and Minh play basketball
every day after school?
3. The flight from Ho Chi Minh City
doesn’t arrive at 10:30
T: Divide the class into 4 4. Our science teacher starts our lessons
Activity 5 groups. at 1 p.m on Fridays.
(5 mins) T: Ask ss to read the rules 5. Do you make models at the weekend?
of the game in their
textbooks. Game: Sentence Race
T: Lead the game 1. Read the verb teacher writes on the
S: Play the game board.
T: Give comments and 2. Take turns to make sentences with the
WRAP - bonus points for the verbs, Using the present simple tense.
UP winning team. 3. Get one point for each sentence. Which
(2 mins) group with the most points win.
T: Show ss homework.
S: Notedown Homework:
- Do exercises in workbook.
- Learn by heart the forms, uses and
signal words of the present simple tense.
TASK 2 (Please indicate the tasks and give clear instructions to students) (CLO1, CLO2,
CLO3, CLO5)
You are required to CONDUCT A TEACHING LESSON from the designed lesson plan.
You have to RECORD your teaching activity (5 marks)
You are required to:
Use English to conduct a teaching lesson appropriately and effectively (CLO1)
(20%)
Conduct a teaching lesson using appropriate teaching principles / approaches /
techniques (CLO2) (50%)
Use an appropriate teaching modality (online, onsite) (CLO3) (10%)
Indicate the creativity in conducting a teaching lesson (CLO3) (10%)
Indicate professionalism and teaching ethics in teaching (CLO5) (10%)
TASK 3: (Please indicate the tasks and give clear instructions to students) (Not less than
1,000 words)
Use English to write the reflection appropriately and effectively (CLO1) (20%)
Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate teaching principles / approaches /
techniques for teaching micro language skills / macro language skills (CLO2) (50%)
Demonstrate the understanding of lesson plan and class observation (CLO3) (40%)
Write a reflection on the KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS LEARNED and
SHORTFALLS in knowledge and skills during English teaching practice. You need to
address the following points:
- Lesson plan (e.g., know how to design a lesson plan)
*Knowledge and skills learned:
+ Understand that objectives is a priority so teacher can rely on it to design
tasks/activities during the whole lesson plan.
+ Learn how to design tasks/activities fit to ss’ level and possibly achieve even for
low level student.
+ Know how to prioritize the vital parts in the lesson plan, spend time logically for
each activity.
*Shortfalls:
+ Time-management when teaching and logical in an activity designed.
- Class observation (e.g., know how to conduct a classroom observation)
*Knowledge and skills learned:
+ Learn more experience when the teachers introduce the task, or give instructions to
ss in an easily understandable way.
+ Learn more interesting activities that can be easily assigned in class for any age.
+ Know how to give positive feedback.
- Peer feedback on teaching practice (e.g., know how to give feedback/comments on
peer teaching practice)
*Knowledge and skills learned:
+ Know how to give feedback/comments on peer teaching practice in positive way to
help them improve.
*Shortfalls:
+ Sometimes make them feel unhappy about my negative comments
- Class organization (e.g., know how to organize class)
*Knowledge and skills learned:
+ Know to to organize class.
+ Be able to divide/group ss approximately.
*Shortfalls:
+ Use class time ineffectively
- Instructional methods (e.g., know how to use instructional methods)
*Knowledge and skills learned:
+ Learn more ways to give instructions interstingly and easily understandable.
+ Use Instruction Checking Questions to check if students understand or not.
- Communication skills (e.g., know how to use communication skills in ELT)
*Knowledge and skills learned:
+ Know how to use communication skills in ELT.
+ Learn more ways to communicate to students effectively to make them feel
comfortable learning with and encourage student participation.
- Student interaction (e.g., know how to interact with students)
*Knowledge and skills learned:
+ Learn more ways to raise the class atmosphere effectively.
At the end of the task, you need to self-evaluate your teaching competency in terms of
lesson plan, class organization and teaching skills) from 1 to 5 as follows:
1. Very poor
2. Poor
3. Fair
4. Good
5. Excellent
Use the ()
CONTENT 1 2 3 4 5
I know how to design a lesson plan.
I know how to conduct a classroom observation.
I know how ORGANIZA 1. Is prepared for class
to conduct a TION 2. Groups students appropriately
teaching 3. Uses class time efficiently
class in INSTRUCTI 4. Uses teaching technique(s)
terms of ONAL appropriately
METHODS 5. Uses appropriate question
strategies to enhance student
learning & confidence
6. Uses teaching aids effectively
7. Provides clear directions for
group work/pair work/ exercises
8. Corrects and gives feedback
COMMUNI 9. Is enthusiastic about teaching
CATION 10. Responds to questions clearly
SKILLS and promptly
11. Uses speech that is audible,
distinct, and appropriately paced
12. Demonstrates adequate
command of English
STUDENT 13. Encourages student
INTERACT participation
ION 14. Manages student interactions
effectively
15. Welcomes and respects diverse
viewpoints
16. Treats students equitably
17. Motivates students
ALL tasks should be in one file and submitted via Google
classroom. The video clip should be uploaded to personal
google drive, and the shared link of the video clip should be
attached in this file.
CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT
Task 1: Lesson plan (3 marks)
Task response: 70% => The lesson plan indicates clear teaching objectives (10%),
content (5%); teaching aids (5%) (CLO3) and appropriate teaching procedures (50%)
(CLO2)
Language use: 20% (CLO1)
Format: 10% (CLO3)
Task 2: Teaching demonstration (clip) (5 marks)
Task response: 70% => A teaching activity with appropriate teaching procedures
(40%); appropriate transition from one section to another (10%); appropriate
teaching aids (10%) (CLO2); appropriate attitudes and behaviors (10%) (CLO5)
Language use: 20% (CLO1)
Format: 10% (Appropriate teaching modality: Google Meet, Zoom, simulation class,
etc.) (CLO3)
Task 3: Reflection (2 marks)
Write a reflection on the teaching session to indicate what you are strong at and weak at in your
teaching in terms of the lesson plan design, class observation, peer comment, organization,
instructional methods, communication skills and student interaction.
Task response: 80% => Indicate your strengths (35%), weaknesses (35%), and self-
evaluation (10%) (CLO2)
Language use: 20% (CLO1)
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