ESOL Lesson Planning Using Backward Design

10 PD Hours

In this multisession workshop you will examine the components of an effective ESOL lesson plan and explore the Backward Design approach to instructional planning. Beginning with clear learning outcomes, you will align assessments, instructional activities, and the MA ELPS benchmarks to create lessons that support meaningful language learning and real-world application, including workforce preparation where appropriate.

The series includes three facilitated virtual sessions and three asynchronous, independent modules. Active participation in both the virtual sessions and independent modules is required.

• Part 1: Independent activities in Canvas 
• Part 2: Virtual workshop on Zoom 
• Part 3: 1.5 hours of independent activities in Canvas
• Part 4: Virtual workshop on Zoom 
• Part 5: 1.5 hours of independent activities in Canvas 
• Part 6: Virtual workshop on Zoom 

Learning Objectives

• Identify the three stages of the Backward Design approach to instructional planning
• Describe the key elements in an ESOL lesson plan
• Apply the three stages of Backward Design to develop an ESOL lesson plan

PDP Eligible - please contact Kate Anderson at kateanderson@edc.org for more information
ESOL Professional Standard Addressed:  4
IPQ Addressed: 4
Online Blended