English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)
Optional Activity: EMI Lesson Plan
EMI Lesson Plan Template
Instructor’s name, course name, and class time (e.g., 1 hour): ______________________________________________________________________
Lesson plan topic: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student learning objectives (1 or 2): Students will be able to ____________________________________________________________________
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Teaching Context: Class size, students’ proficiency level, and 2-3 anticipated difficulties they will have with this lesson related to English proficiency
Activity, Type, and Progression Duration Textbook/Materials
List the activities you plan for this class, in order of progression, and give a brief description. Include at least the (in min.) If a textbook, provide title. If online sources,
following: (a) a warm-up for students on a few English vocabulary or grammar points that they will need in order to provide link/URL to specific web pages. If a
understand the lesson; (b) a mini-lecture on your topic with student support; (c) in-class interactive activity(ies) that handout, provide handout with this lesson
will allow the students to develop both their English skills and their content knowledge/skills; and (d) re-grouping to plan.
summarize content at end of class.
Warm-up:
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Mini-lecture topic:
In-class interactive activit(ies):
Re-group to summarize:
Assessment: Identify and describe formative assessment(s) you will do, including (a) if student will receive a grade and (b) how students will receive feedback (e.g.,
from instructor, peer review, automatic from learning management system, etc.):
Identify what you would like feedback from your group on regarding your lesson plan.
• Write at least one area of feedback you would like to receive from your group members.
• Tip: Make sure your question is specific and clear for your group.
• Example question: “I am concerned that my lesson will not be interactive enough. Do you think this lesson plan has enough activities for students
to do, or should I lecture less and include more activities?”