Specifying a sequence in a prompt when consulting a Chatbot

This is one reminder in the Google's AI in Education course. Otherwise, the chatbot might return a collection of random ideas. 

 MY PROMPT: 

What are five questions or issues, in sequence, that my ESL student teachers should contemplate when planning an ESL lesson?

OUTPUT: 

Five Sequential Questions for ESL Lesson Planning

1. Who are my learners?

   • Consider the students' language proficiency, age, learning styles, interests, cultural backgrounds, and specific needs12. Understanding your learners is foundational to effective lesson design.

2. What are the lesson objectives?

   • Define clear, specific, and measurable learning goals focused on what your students should be able to do by the end of the lesson. Distinguish between content objectives (what to learn) and language objectives (how to use language)345.

3. What language or skills will be taught, and why?

   • Decide which language structures, vocabulary, or skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) are the focus. Align these with learners' needs, previous knowledge, and lesson objectives to maintain relevance and coherence246.

4. How will learning be structured and supported?

   • Plan the sequence of lesson stages (e.g., engage, study, activate), materials, and activities. Ensure the flow moves from presentation and controlled practice to freer production, scaffolding appropriately for student success7489.

5. How will I assess and support learning?

   • Consider methods for checking understanding during and after the lesson (e.g., formative assessment, exit tickets). Decide how feedback will be provided and include opportunities for reflection and revision to enhance long-term learning147.

By systematically addressing these five questions or issues, your student teachers can create focused, engaging, and effective ESL lessons that are tailored to their learners and aligned with best practices.