Customising lesson plans: When I was recently observed, I was marked down for using your lesson plan straight from the pack, saying that they are designed to be customised. Have we got to do this? I have got very good results using the lesson plans as they are.
Look at the aims, and convert these into learning objectives for a particular class.
You should make decisions about whether and how to adapt the activities in the light of your circumstances. With some classes you can use the lessons just as they are. Sometimes a different way of achieving the learning objectives may be more satisfactory.
What's most important is that you are open to feedback from students, and feel confident to amend any lesson plans accordingly. You may find that you make more amendments as you become more experienced in teaching the courses.
