Discusses the importance of teacher planning for effective second language instruction, focusing on preplanning analysis, textbook adaptation, and lesson planning. Teachers need to be aware of what their students already know and what they need to know in order to understand the new material. (two references) (MDM)

This paper discusses the evolution, development, and thinking behind eight lesson plan formats. A Herbartian 5-step lesson plan (1980) involves teachers' understanding and use of students' previous knowledge. It includes preparation of previous learning, presentation of new materials, association of old and new ideas, generalization, and…