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Introduction & Needs Analysis

Teacher's Schedule

Lesson 1

Notes:
Warm-up:
Project-work:
Project-work:
Homework:
Homework:

"My Learning Strategy Notes"
"Introductions" (plus course information)
"Can I have your number?" - asking for personal details.
"How to get the most ... " - thinking about learning.
Complete the list of student details (phone numbers and emails).
"Learning goals" - questionnaire.

Lesson 2

 
 

Warm-up:
Project-work:
Project-work:
Homework:

"Who wants to ... ?" - Learning needs.
"Skills Sheet" - Learning needs - brainstorming.
"Learning Project" - English skills - questionnaire.
"Phone call" - call the next person on the phone list (phone conversation).

Lesson 3

 
 

Warm-up:
Project-work:
Project-work:
Project-work:
Homework:
Homework:

"Hi!" - "ice-breaker"
"Interview" - time management.
"Marriage Contract" - Thinking about needs.
"Appointments" - introductory sessions with the teacher (links)
"Weekly Planner" - study planning.
"Semester Planner" (in preparation for the Mid-term evaluation)

Lesson 4

 
 

Warm-up:
Project-work:
Project-work:
Homework:

"Brainstorming": Classroom English
"Call my bluff" : Game about classroom English
"Learning Contract" - Thinking about needs
"A Measure of Autonomy" : self-assessment.