This interactive workshop will focus on the essential elements of a lesson plan and how to write effective learning objectives. Teachers will explore methods for using warmers to introduce new language or topics, as well as how to plan effective lessons based on language skills and specific topics. Participants will also reflect on their teaching and learning experiences. The speakers will discuss and share practical ways to integrate learners' contexts, language, and real-world issues into the language classroom.
Key highlights:
- Discuss the key elements of a lesson plan.
- Effectively teach language skills using engaging strategies.
- Reflect on an effective English language lesson that will bring the learners language, context and real world issues to the classroom.
Speakers:
Michelle Bambawale, Writer and Teacher educator, India
Michelle Bambawale is an education consultant and a writer. She holds a Master’s in Education (Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment) from the Institute of Education, UCL, London, UK. As a consultant for the British Council, she has contributed to teacher education, training, research and evaluation projects. She co-authored a case study ‘Teacher Evaluation in India: Issues and Practices’, and facilitated online workshops on assessment for learning, and engaging with climate action in the language classroom. You can download the case study and webinars from the British Council website and Teaching English Asia Facebook page.
Michelle is a published author. Her first book, ‘Becoming Goan: A Contemporary Coming Home Story’, was released by Penguin Random House India. Her short stories and essays have appeared in Goa centred anthologies.
Reshmisadhana Y R, Educator and Lecturer of English
Reshmisadhana Y R is a passionate English Language Lecturer and educator with over four years of experience in higher education, curriculum design, and teacher training. She served as Assistant Professor of English Literature and General English at GTN Arts College, where she designed learner-centered lessons, mentored students in research and writing, and coordinated literary initiatives. Earlier, she taught English as a Second Language at Luxor World International School, fostering language proficiency through creative classroom practices. A British Council Scholar pursuing her M.Sc. TESOL at the University of Stirling, Scotland, Reshmi has also conducted numerous workshops on communication, gender equality, and language pedagogy. As the founder of The Bibliophile Society, she promoted reading and creative expression among youth. Her research interests include communicative competence, inclusive pedagogy, and content-context integration. Reshmi is also an active writer, voice artist, and advocate for lifelong learning.