Unit 4 Lesson Plan

I am posting a lesson plan that I developed for the class, which closely relates to my work.  It was actually such a great experience that I may propose this as a half day workshop that I can do for our participants.  Again, the learners have at least CBL 3 in all areas and are aiming to get hired as a Sewing Machine Operator.

Lesson Plan: Occupational-Specific Essential Skills Language Preparation

Date: October 29^th, 2018
Class Level: CBL 3 and up

Class time: 2.5 hours

Language Task Goal: 

The learners will work on their Listening Benchmark, both at comprehending instructions and comprehending information.  The learners will work on their ability to understand workplace training-specific instructions and follow it. The training situation will be new to them, as the workshop will take place before their sewing machine assessment – this is meant to prepare them for their work exposure or factory tour.

By the end of the workshop, the learners will be able to:

·         Identify parts of the sewing machine, materials, and components used when operating a sewing machine

·         Follow instructions on how to operate a sewing machine

LESSON PROCEDURE

Language Activities and Procedure	Language Focus	Language Skills	Purpose of the Activity	Interaction	Time
Class discussion on Sewing Machine Operation. The learners will go over parts of the sewing machine (handout) and we will then discuss the vocabulary that we need to make sure we understand the assessor’s instructions.	The learners will work on their previous knowledge, but also build workplace-specific vocabulary.	Reading, listening and speaking	Doing this activity would enable the assessment of background knowledge on Sewing Machine and their familiarity with some common used words during the assessment (ex. Heel, toes, etc).	The learners will be speaking in pairs, and then as a class.	30 minutes
Small group practice of vocabulary – Matching activity with pictures and words.	The learners will practice the vocabulary and discuss any health and safety precautions related to the word.  For example, the word “needle” will be	Reading, listening and speaking	Doing this activity would enable them to recognize the words that we have discussed and appropriately identify them in a group setting.	The learners will be discussing in small groups of 3-4.	30 minutes
Class discussion on following directions.  Discuss the importance of following directions or instructions and some techniques that we can use to make sure that we follow as we are told.	The learners will work on their knowledge and skills on following directions and listening to instructions, as well as develop strategies for their assessment.	Listening and speaking	Doing this activity will let them recall the knowledge that they have when it comes to following directions or instructions.	The learners will discuss in small groups and then discuss as a class.	20 mins
Listening to instructions given as an audio and then on the sewing machine. The learners must listen to an audio recording (or to myself) of the instructions and then be able to write them down and understand what they need to do on the machine.	The learners will be able to comprehend the set of instructions on how to sew straight lines on the sewing machine.	Listening and Writing	Doing this activity will let them be familiar with the set of instructions before operating the sewing machine.  It also helps them remember so that they can avoid making too many mistakes.	The learners will do it individually, and then we would discuss as a class.	30 mins
Practicing on the sewing Machine by watching my demonstration and listening to the set of instructions again – this time, given by me.	The learners will be able to practice and follow the set of instructions that were given to them, and then practice straight lines on the sewing machine.	Listening	Doing this activity will let them practice the set of instructions that they have learned through listening, and then practice it on the machine.	The learners will do this individually.	30 mins
Closing Summary	The learners will be able to review what we have learned and answer any questions that they may have.	Listening and speaking	The learners can recall and reflect on the things that they have learned	The learners will discuss this as a class.	10 mins