This TAG (Teacher Activity Group) session focused on equipping educators with skills to set clear, actionable, and relevant aims for a successful lesson. The agenda moved through structured phases, beginning with an engaging warmer, collaborative sharing, exploration of new material, practical application, and concluding with reflective summarization.
The meeting began with the interactive activity “Agree or Disagree Wall”, designed to energize participants and stimulate critical thinking. A set of statements related to lesson aims and components were prepared in advance (e.g., “All lessons must include measurable outcomes” or “Creativity outweighs structure in lesson planning”). Teachers moved to a designated space—either the "Agree" or "Disagree" section of the room—based on their stance for each statement.
This activity served multiple purposes:
"Components of the Lesson"
Teachers then reflected on their experiences with lesson components, drawing on their previous lessons and professional practices. Using a brainstorming technique, they identified key elements they considered essential for effective lessons, such as:
Some participants highlighted the challenges they faced, like aligning lesson components with diverse student needs or managing time constraints. This sharing phase created a supportive space for collaboration, enabling participants to learn from one another's successes and struggles.
The core of the meeting shifted to the topic "Identifying and Selecting Aims for the Successful Lesson." This segment combined visual media and practical materials:
