1. Success Criteria of the Lesson

The success of a lesson can be measured by the following criteria:

1. Achievement of Lesson Objectives:

   • The students successfully meet the stated learning goals, demonstrating understanding or mastery of the topic.

2. Student Engagement:

   • Active participation in discussions, activities, and tasks throughout the lesson.
   • Evidence of student enthusiasm and focus during the learning process.

3. Practical Application:

   • Students can apply the skills or knowledge gained in relevant, real-world contexts or future learning activities.

4. Progressive Development:

   • Visible improvement in skills, problem-solving, or knowledge as a result of the lesson.

5. Reflection and Feedback:

   • Students reflect on what they have learned, and the teacher gathers feedback to enhance future lessons.

   

   

   

   

   

The teachers were involved in the following stages during the session:

1. Warmer

   • A brief, engaging activity to capture the teachers' attention and prepare them for the share and discuss stages.
   • The teachers were warmed up withthe warmer “The Matter of Opinion/4 corners”

   

2. Share

At the Share stage teachers shared their experience in adapting coursebook meterials. Adapting coursebook materials is a common practice among educators who aim to tailor content to their students’ needs, interests, and learning contexts. Below are the experiences of three teachers who successfully adapted materials from different coursebooks to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Reading Adaptation: Fly High 3

One teacher working with Fly High 3 chose to adapt its reading materials to better suit her students' language proficiency and interests.

• Challenges Identified:
  • The texts were slightly above the reading comprehension level of the class.
  • The themes in some stories lacked personal relevance to the students.
• Adaptation Strategies:
  • Simplified the language in certain passages by paraphrasing complex sentences and replacing difficult vocabulary with more familiar synonyms.
  • Added pre-reading activities such as predicting storylines based on pictures and titles to build interest.
  • Included comprehension tasks that matched her students' abilities, such as sequencing events, true/false statements, and creating their own endings for the stories.
• Outcome: Students found the reading tasks more engaging and accessible, which improved their confidence in handling English texts. The additional activities made lessons more interactive, fostering class discussions and collaboration.

Writing Adaptation: Oxford Exam Trainer