Lesson 4: Implementing a Guided Induction Approach

Restructuring Existing Lessons

Now review the following lesson plan with a possible implementation of a guided inductive approach. Write a short critique of it, noting advantages and disadvantages.

Sample Lesson Plan

Finally, watch the following segment and review the comments provided by the students in this class. Make note of the points they make that you agree with and the ones you disagree with.

Play

A discussion of the sample lesson plan.

Duration: 04:10


Here are some suggestions for changes to the lesson plan:

  • Reduce the lesson plan to the core points.
  • Allow students to listen or watch a video with expressions in the target language.
  • Provide opportunities to dictogloss.
  • Add more group work and peer interaction.
  • Provide a follow-up activity with more practice.