How to build a BLCC lesson
Practical ideas for lesson stages and activities BLCC Academy 28 September 2024
Overview
Click on an image to go to the relevant section.
Activities
Lesson stages
Introduction
Background
Contact
Activities Bank
Welcome to this BLCC Academy Toolkit
In it you can find answers to the following questions:
- Why are effective lesson stages important?
- What are the building blocks of a BLCC lesson?
- How can you pick activities for every stage of your lesson?
Plus a link to easy to implement activities from our Lesson Bank!
Why are effective lesson stages important?
Effective lesson stages...
• Provide structure – or structured flexibility!
• Allow for different types of practice
• Can be adapted to your students’ needs
• Facilitate learner engagement – tried & tested methods
• Provide clear path to reaching learning goals
Better lesson = more student success!
What are the building blocks of a BLCC lesson?
The building blocks of a BLCC lesson
Engage
End and consolidate
- Warm-up or activity while learners come into the classroom (virtual or physical)
- Revision & Feedback for session focus
Teach & practice
- Consolidation & Feedback on the session
- Look ahead & assign e-learning task
- Lead-in/Introduction of new topic or language
Highlight
Controlled practice vs Free practice
- used for practicing new language in a controlled way - don't have a communicative purpose - don't promote collaboration or interaction between learners - usually have one correct answer - focus on accuracy over fluency Examples: gap fill, multiple choice, matching, editing sentences, finding mistakes in a text.
- used for practicing language in a free way and in a relevant context - should have a communicative purpose - promote collaboration and interaction between learners - promote creative use of langugae that mimics real-life situations - focus on fluency over accuracy Examples: debates, role-plays, interviews, open-ended questions, brainstorms, presentations.
How to pick activities for each lesson stage
Choose activities that are...
Engaging (for all learners!) Does every learner have a clear role in this activity?
Purposeful How is this activity going to help reach the lesson objectives?
Goal-oriented How is this activity going to help my students reach their goals?
Student-centred How is this activity going to help my students in their own context?
Go to your activity bank
Any questions?
Contact us:
Neda
Kati
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How to build a BLCC lesson
Practical ideas for lesson stages and activities BLCC Academy 28 September 2024
Overview
Click on an image to go to the relevant section.
Activities
Lesson stages
Introduction
Background
Contact
Activities Bank
Welcome to this BLCC Academy Toolkit
In it you can find answers to the following questions:
Plus a link to easy to implement activities from our Lesson Bank!
Why are effective lesson stages important?
Effective lesson stages...
• Provide structure – or structured flexibility! • Allow for different types of practice • Can be adapted to your students’ needs • Facilitate learner engagement – tried & tested methods • Provide clear path to reaching learning goals Better lesson = more student success!
What are the building blocks of a BLCC lesson?
The building blocks of a BLCC lesson
Engage
End and consolidate
Teach & practice
Highlight
Controlled practice vs Free practice
- used for practicing new language in a controlled way - don't have a communicative purpose - don't promote collaboration or interaction between learners - usually have one correct answer - focus on accuracy over fluency Examples: gap fill, multiple choice, matching, editing sentences, finding mistakes in a text.
- used for practicing language in a free way and in a relevant context - should have a communicative purpose - promote collaboration and interaction between learners - promote creative use of langugae that mimics real-life situations - focus on fluency over accuracy Examples: debates, role-plays, interviews, open-ended questions, brainstorms, presentations.
How to pick activities for each lesson stage
Choose activities that are...
Engaging (for all learners!) Does every learner have a clear role in this activity? Purposeful How is this activity going to help reach the lesson objectives? Goal-oriented How is this activity going to help my students reach their goals? Student-centred How is this activity going to help my students in their own context?
Go to your activity bank
Any questions?
Contact us:
Neda
Kati