🟦 Pedagogical module 2: Week 4 - Anticipating problems

PLANNING LESSONS: WEEK 4

👥 ATTENDANCE: Mandatory for all teachers.

📍 FOCUS: Strict time management and backup plans.

🔗 RESOURCES (Open in meeting)

• Article: The basics of lesson planning (See "Flexibility" section).

📋 THE WORKSHOP PLAN (90 Minutes)

1. INPUT: PROBLEMS (0-30 mins)

• Read: The "Flexibility – expect the unexpected" section of the article.

• Discuss: What happens if the technology breaks? What happens if the kids are too slow?

2. WORKSHOP: THE TIME BUDGET (30-80 mins)

• The rule: The video recording must start at minute 60. No exceptions.

• Scenario: You are at minute 50. The students haven't finished the book page. What do you cut?

• Decision: Create a "Cut list". (e.g. Cut the game, cut the writing exercise. Keep the speaking prep).

• Roleplay: Facilitator acts as "The clock". Teachers must plan a lesson where they aggressively cut activities to save the video time.

✅ REQUIRED EVIDENCE (Zalo)

1. IN-MEETING VIDEO

• Task: Record the group explaining their "Cut list" strategy.

• Post to: JYS Teacher Training group.

• Deadline: Before leaving the meeting room (10:30 AM).

2. HOMEWORK (FINAL CERTIFICATE TASK)

• Task: Complete the "Final reflection" page in your Planning lessons workbook.

• Photo: Take a clear photo of the completed page (make sure text is readable).

• Post to: Send directly to Mr. Stass via private Zalo message (or group).

• Deadline: Before the next meeting cycle begins (April 15th).

🎓 CERTIFICATE CHECK: If you have attended all 4 meetings and submitted this final reflection, you will receive the JYS Pedagogical certificate.