Conversation Class Lesson Summary
Language Resident Name: Ines Fister
Day and Date: Monday, October 2, 2017
Language and Level (intermediate or advanced class): German, intermediate, 3 students
Class theme/topics discussed: German Bundestag – political parties
Goal of the class:
Have a basic knowledge about 3 major political parties
How did you structure the class?
4.15 – 4.25 (10 mins): Repeat most important vocab: students get 2 vocabulary cards each and they have to explain the words they have (taboo); they get points for being fast in explaining and for knowing the words of others
4.25-4.55 (30 mins): research about one political party (allowed in English) and prepare a short presentation about your findings in German! (students have macbooks) – handout for guidance.
4.55-5.15 (20mins): present and discuss/ask questions
What technology, media or props did you use? (internet resources, playmobiles, handouts, etc.)
whiteboard, Mac books, TV in lounge, Worksheet
What worked well in this class? What did not work?
It worked fine. During the presentation, they did not pay too much attention, though.
How could this class be improved/ modified?
Give them a task during for the while-listening period. Maybe “find differences to the party you researched about” or similar.
If you have a more detailed lesson plan, please attach it below (OK to use target language for that). Please attach any handouts as well.