Lesson Planning

In the first edition of this book, Dr. Ashcraft transformed the complex, often abstract process of lesson planning into an accessible and concrete practice for English language teachers in any context. The second edition of Lesson Planning includes updated research and references, expanded sections on technology, and new reflection questions to improve your teaching. Additional chapters and appendixes cover collaborative planning and planning for online instruction.

In Lesson Planning, Second Edition, you'll find:

• Discussion of the many approaches to lesson planning
• Both theoretical and practical issues
• Sample lesson plans, templates, and examples
• New chapters on collaboration, online instruction, and reflection

There are countless approaches to planning a lesson, and myriad factors to consider: lesson objectives, types and length of activities, materials needed, student grouping...the list goes on. This essential guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to create effective, connected lesson plans for your multilingual learners of English.

About the English Language Teacher Development Series
As the English language teaching field continually reinvents itself, the pressure is intense for language teachers to update their knowledge. The English Language Teacher Development Series is a set of short resource books written in an accessible manner for all types of teachers of English. The series offers a theory-to-practice approach, a variety of practical methods, and time for reflections that allow teachers to interact with the materials presented. The books can be used in preservice settings, in-service courses, and by individuals looking for ways to refresh their practice.

Nikki Ashcraft, PhD, has taught English and trained teachers in the United States, Mexico, Chile, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan. She is currently an associate teaching professor in the online TESOL program at the University of Missouri, USA, where she enjoys interacting with teachers around the world. 

Thomas S.C. Farrell, PhD, is a professor at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. His professional interests include reflective practice and second language teacher education and development. He has published widely in these areas. His work can be found at www.reflectiveinquiry.ca.