Essentials for perfect planning

This part of the site does what it says on the tin. Here you'll find essential advice on a range of things teaching-related. For starters, we have, well ... some tips on starters! (And plenaries). Also on this page you'll find documents on lesson planning, the ingredients of an effective lesson, Bloom's taxonomy (nope, it's not about flowers or taxation) and assessment.

	Lesson planning So, you're ready and raring to go. But what ...? How? When ...? Where ... to start? For tips on all aspects of lesson planning take a look at this document. Bloom's Taxonomy Or the educational Swiss Army Knife. Starters and plenaries This document is a useful starting point for anyone concerned with starting off and rounding up an English lesson. (For now, we'll forget about the middle bit.) With regard to lesson starter resources, why not take a look at Teachit's 'Lesson starters' scheme? What makes an effective lesson? Food for thought ... Assessment and Assessment for Learning Gah! The dreaded word. Don't tear your hair out or start weeping. Instead, simply print off, sit down and read up on the various different types and approaches to assessment, and how to ensure that you are assessing effectively.

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