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Suwon23 · Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 50

So I'm presenting a 5-minute piece of a 30-minute lesson plan to an interviewer. The hypothetical students are whatever age/ability level I want. Does Dave's have any tips? With only 5 minutes, what kind of activity do you think the interviewer would like to see? A game? A puzzle? A drill? Role playing? What tactics work best for you?

Suwon23 · Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 50

C'mon, guys. At my last school, we didn't make our own lesson plans, so I'm kind of in the dark about what these people are likely to expect from a good lesson plan. Surely you legion of scholars must have some useful advice!

markle · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 1316 Location: Out of Japan

Do your best.

Squire22 · Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Posts: 68 Location: Shizuoka, Japan

japancube · Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Australia

I once did a sample lesson plan on how to write Yama in Kanji. They enjoyed the lesson because of my methodology. Obviously it's not what you teach but how you teach it when you have five minutes. Don't focus on what you will teach, instead focus on the process. There are any number of lesson plans that you can plagerise on the net. I would start there.

Seriously though. I think that asking people to hand you a lesson plan and expect a reply with one on a silver platter is a bit unprofessional. If you are not capable of writing a five minute lesson then maybe the job that you are applying for is not the correct one for you.
Sorry, but that's the truth.
I am not trying to be a *beep* here. But it's important to call a spade a spade. Good luck.

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:53 pm Post subject:

Really, Suwon 23. That's a tough one to answer from a lot of people on Dave's as a lot of us are seasoned professionals and, for those properly credentialed and with years of experience, asking me to do a sample lesson would meet the same response that I gave ECC when asked about my religion...no, thank you very much!

I wish you much luck, tho. For the 5-minute lesson, I'd suggest: Short intro, practice, and review...and "happy face, happy face".

NCTBA

RollingStone · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 138

Look, you want to stand out right? Make them take notice and remember you?

What I would do, if I were you, is a rap. You know, like a Beastie Boys or Eminem, or whatever. Maybe you could use a track for a prop. Or, (even better), do the "scratching" and beats with your mouth. This would show you are a. original b. able to communicate with todays youth c. charismatic.

Give it a shot.

What?

JL · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 241 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA

NCTBA,
Better check your mug of Guinness. When you weren't looking, I think Rolling Stone emptied it down his hatch before composing his post.

Suwon23 · Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 50

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject:

Key-riest! I think that JL was correct. Use the KISS principle! I mean, how much can you fit into 5 minutes? I do 55 at a time and sometimes that's a push!

Simple intro, practice...and review...if POSSIBLE! Again, for me...never, never, never! Not that I'm all that...but...I'm more than that!

Good luck!

NCTBA

P.s.- I wuz wonderin' why I keep feeling dry after a sip!

Suwon23 · Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 50

^ cuts another hole

*gulp gulp gulp*

RollingStone · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 138

Dont like the rap angle eh....

I assume you have a degree, since youre applying for a job that requires it. What did you do to prep for an exam, or presentation. The feedback youre getting should be providing some clues. Relax, make something up, smile, use deodorant.