Microlesson on 'Using Present Continuous Tense for Future Arrangements'

Hi.. I taught a microlesson on 'Using Present Continuous Tense for Future Arrangements' on 2nd of May, 2019 at the English Language Teaching Centre, Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh.

Reflections on my Microlesson

Lesson: Using Present Continuous Tense for Future Arrangements
Level: Engineering Undergraduates
Class size: 08

MY STRENGTHS:

I used a one minute video as a lead in for my lesson and elicited the name and usage of the Present Continuous Tense for future arrangements from the students by asking questions based on the video. Besides video, I also used a small PPT for showing the rules, time expressions and examples on how to use present continuous for future arrangements. Later, I gave them a small task of using the tense for their future plans.  As a result, my class was very interactive and engaging. After listening to the examples given by students it is evident that I was successful in making the students understand the usage of present continuous tense for future arrangements. 

MY SHORTCOMINGS IN THE LESSON:              

I planned my lesson for ten minutes. However, I was unable to finish it within that time limit. I should have managed my time well. Further, I didn’t talk much about the primary usage of Present Continuous Tense, though I gave only one example in the middle of the lesson. I think I should have discussed the primary usage of the tense before I say the other usage of it.

MY PLAN OF ACTION:

To make my microlesson effective next time, I want to:

a)      stick to the time limit and complete the lesson within that period of time.

b)       practise my lesson many times before presenting it to know the exact time for the total lesson.

c)      use more concept checking questions to make the students understand the topic well.

d)     use board to write the marker sentences(Present Continuous Tense for future arrangements) which will help students to remember the structure of the sentence.

e)      draw time lines for better understanding of the tense on board.