English Methods
Learn how to apply the best instructional methods in your classroom to become a stronger mentor in your student's reading and writing progress.
Course curriculum
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Lesson Overview
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Essential Reading Strategies & Skills
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Teaching Nonfiction
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Teaching Literature
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Classroom Demonstration: Close Reading Techniques
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Additional Resources for Teaching Reading and Literature
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Lesson Overview
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Teaching Essay Writing
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Teaching Grammar
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Writing Activities
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Classroom Demonstration: Introducing a Writing Task
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Additional Resources for Teaching Writing
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Lesson Overview
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The Importance of Scaffolding
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Scaffolding Reading
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Scaffolding Writing
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Classroom Demonstration: Scaffolding the Reading Process
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Additional Resources for Scaffolding
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Lesson Overview
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Differentiating the Process
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Differentiating the Content
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Differentiating the Product
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Class Demonstration: Differentiation through Student Choice
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Additional Resources for Differentiation
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Lesson Overview
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Checking for Understanding
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Designing Assessments
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Alternative Assessments
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Lesson Overview
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The Importance of Feedback
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Types of Feedback
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Grading Student Writing
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Classroom Demonstration: Feedback on Grading Student Writing
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Recommended Resources
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Course Evaluation
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About this course
- $29.99
- 36 lessons
- 4.5 hours of video content
Craft engaging lessons for your students.
The Fundamentals of Lesson Planning is designed for teachers, instructional aides, and tutors who desire to learn more about planning, creating, and teaching lessons.This course will provide new and intermediate level educators with insights to consider when planning for and creating a lesson plan which encourages student engagement and checking for understanding while accommodating for the needs of all learners.
This course is designed to introduce you to the foundations of lesson planning and explore qualities required for teacher effectiveness. This course includes an active overview of the lesson planning process through a step by step process of each element of a lesson: learning objectives, introduction of the lesson, presentation of course content, checking for understanding through informal and formal assessment, creating a healthy and safe learning environment, and introductory support strategies for students with special needs (e.g. English Language Learners, Special Ed, Gifted and Talented).
This course is part of the Foundations of Educational Training series. This teaching series is made possible through a generous grant from The Minchin Family Foundation.
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Develop a lesson plan based on the academic content for the grade level of their choice.
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Identify the relationship between student learning, engagement, and assessment.
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Describe the educational characteristics of a student who is an English learner and provide possible accommodations/modifications.
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Illustrate possible techniques you could incorporate into your teaching to benefit students with learning disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long will it take for me to complete this course?
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and discussion questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
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Will I be able to interact with the professor(s) during the course?
Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.
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Will I need to purchase any additional materials?
No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you’re free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topics.
Course Author
Dawn Lewis
Dr. Dawn Lewis dreamed of becoming a secondary teacher as a young elementary student. In 1991, she began her teaching career in the Capistrano Unified School District as a middle school English teacher and has spent more than twenty-five years as a high school teacher. She has a heart for students with special needs and helping them achieve success in their learning experiences. Dawn Lewis also worked as the AVID Site Coordinator at her high school for ten years, encouraging students to perform to high standards to prepare for and succeed at the college level.
Dawn Lewis also taught composition courses as an adjunct professor at Saddleback College. She currently serves as the co-chair of the South Orange County English Professional Learning Council, seeking to bridge the gap between high school and college performance.
At Biola, she teaches courses in both the English Department and School of Education while also serving as a mentor in the Induction program and as a Student Teaching Supervisor. Her goal is to see K-12 classrooms filled with teachers who love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength and who are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for educating students in today’s complex classroom settings.
About the Provider
School of Education |
Biola University
Biola University's School of Education exists to train up those who desire to make an impact as educators in classrooms, administration buildings, homeschools, the mission field and beyond. Our wide selection of rigorous, biblically centered academic offerings — ranging from undergraduate and graduate programs to teaching credentials and certificates, as well as K–12 as well as homeschool education through our Eight-Week Clinic Courses for grades 1 through 6 — makes the School of Education the premier institution for advancing your knowledge in the field of education.
Whether you’re an aspiring teacher, an experienced educator or current teacher looking to advance in your career, our unique blend of academic excellence and thoughtful mentorship will be sure to guide you to your goals. Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from engaging with our fully doctored, full-time faculty and different learning opportunities available to you through our strong relationships in the field, making your journey at the School of Education one full of meaning, growth and impact.
Whether you’re an aspiring teacher, an experienced educator or current teacher looking to advance in your career, our unique blend of academic excellence and thoughtful mentorship will be sure to guide you to your goals. Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from engaging with our fully doctored, full-time faculty and different learning opportunities available to you through our strong relationships in the field, making your journey at the School of Education one full of meaning, growth and impact.
