8.3 Content of Class
（授業の内容）
Shall we move on to the second factor for preparing the lesson plan, the content of the class?
OK. Based on the information about the context, I set the goals for the students, including key knowledge and skills, that they should acquire during the class. Then, I draw up an outline for the course.
That sounds wonderful! While you are making the lesson plan, consider the following points for effective teaching.
Sure! Could you briefly explain these points?
OK. Where controlling the amount of content is concerned, don’t put too much in your class. “Less is more.”
I see. Regarding varying the stimulus, I have an idea to use some techniques such as changing pace, using movies, humor, and so forth in order to have the students stay awake during the class.
Great. When you give a lecture, your story should be well organized. The audience will remain interested if your story has a logical and reasonable structure and if you navigate your talk well. You should also elaborate on how to explain the concepts, ideas, and terminology in order to avoid misunderstanding. If necessary, you should provide additional materials using PowerPoint, handouts, images and so on, which aids students’ understanding.
That’s an important point!
These are the main issues when we plan the content of a class. The next step is to consider how to communicate your idea with your students. Sometimes, an interaction between the lecturer and students is required. For our next part, let’s learn some useful expressions for conversation in the class.