Teaching Skills: How to Plan Lessons Efficiently

Sometimes we need help to know where to start when it comes to planning a lesson or finding inspiration for tasks. This workshop will explore strategies to find ideas for lessons, and to make textbooks engaging. We will explore a key strategy to make planning simple and methodical.

Attendees will also receive a certificate of attendance which includes the number of teaching hours.

For the best experience, attendees should have:

• a computer or ipad style device (a phone will also work)

• stable internet access

• a headset with microphone

• a webcam

Trainer: Kevin Clare

Since 2009, Kevin has been involved in teaching English in a range of different settings, teaching adults, teenagers and notably young learners in Australia, Daqing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. He has worked in language centres as a Director of Studies and in various roles in International Schools. He holds a CELTA, PGCE as well as a degree in Journalism and Politics.

At EfA, Kevin focuses a lot of his attention to training teachers to work with Young Learners. He is the Director of the Teaching Young Learner’s Extension Certificate (TYLEC). He is also the course director on the CertTESOL course and trains teachers in Hong Kong and around the World.