Are you more of a spontaneous or structured person when it comes to lesson plans? Explain.
20 answers from our tutors
Best answer
I give instant lessons so the trial classes are spontaneous most of the time but even those are structured in a way that I have a set of questions prepared for every student to understand how I can help them better. Then I make student specific notes for if they want to continue lessons which are of course structured according to their learning goals.
I am both. It just depends on the student's learning goals and plans, I am always ready for a lesson whether instant or booked.
I can be both depending on the learner. As a teacher , one must be considerate of the learners development style and choose one that will work perfectly for that particular learner
Check your English level for free
Take our quick and free test to find out your current level of English
Start test
Combination of both. For baby classes, pre-K, and K classes, 5-10 mins are the most that teachers can get their attention. They get bored with structured lessons. I always have backup plans for students and classes like this. Spontaneity is the key to getting them active and little do they know, class is over. On the other hand, adult kids are more conversational and get interested in logic and fun word games. Icebreakers always work as well.
When it comes to lesson planning I’m mostly structured person. BUT! I can easily (spontaneously) change the topic at the lesson if student wants so and it will not be a problem for me to continue the lesson
- RhenzI'm a licensed teacher and TEFL-certified educator. Learn and explore the English language with me!
Lesson planning and structuring your activities are very important parts of preparation. However, during the actual class, changes may happen when the student's response needs more intervention or if the student needs more challenging exercises. You need to be flexible.
Yes I am more structured person when it comes to planning .
I am more structured person when it comes to planning my lessons.
I am more structured person for the planning of the lessons
I am structered person
For me, I do believe that a lesson plan is the guide for every teacher before starting a lesson. This is a powerful device of a teacher that can make a structured class. But in actual or real scenarios, some phases could not be predicted since every learner has his or her own needs and interests to cater to. Nonetheless, teachers must mastered the lesson but allow to modify it during the class and adjust it the way the learners understand the lesson.
Other student questions
- What is your favorite way of introducing new words to English Learners?
English is such a complex Language yet simplifies as one advances. Introduction to new words help people differentiate words that may have the same meaning however is situation and noun dependent. How are some ways you as a Tutor, introduce new words to your students?
Best answer
I mostly use lesson topic-related sources, such as TED talk videos, Podcasts, or songs. I try to teach them in context and use visuals if needed. I use the MFP ( meaning, form, pronunciation) method for teaching and encourage the students to make sentences using the words. This way, students will have a clear understanding of how to use the word in the context and the correct preposition, if needed.
- What are your unique ways of Teaching English online?
Everyone has their own teaching method, It would be nice if we could all share how each of us goes about teaching - other than the obvious. For example; I do Key Cards and we do role play. If when during the dialogue there are discrepancies, we will then work on the structure, word, or tense that needs attention.
Best answer
I like to have conversations based on the student's interests. I have a wide range of hobbies and experiences, so we're bound to connect on a few topics we have in common.
Best answer
Introduce yourself, ask questions about student interest, what goal they want to reach, what they struggle with, maybe do a level test first, then give feedback. Lesson after the Trial lesson, do a free talk conversation about student hobbies to see how the grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure are. In this way, you will start to know your student. This is only my opinion.
