You lesson plan will be followed by a 1,000 word explanation, answering the question, “How does your lesson plan accommodate for this specific diverse, multilingual and multicultural classroom?”

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Assessment 1

Short Description

For this assessment, you will apply what we have learned in class to create a 1-hour lesson plan for an imagined, multilingual and multicultural class. Your lesson plan will be 500 words and should be followed by a 1,000 word statement answering the question, “How does your lesson plan accommodate for a diverse, multilingual, and multicultural classroom?

Task

Drawing and reflecting on the content of this module, you will create a lesson plan (500 words) for a 1-hour class that responds to the linguistic and cultural diversity of the students you plan to teach. Your lesson plan should include (at least) the following details: 

  • Target group/your imagined classroom context (age/age range, number of students, location, level, online/in-person/hybrid, other information to help ‘set the scene’) 
  • Brief lesson overview 
  • 1 lesson objective 
  • Teaching and learning tasks 
  • Indicate an approximate time for each task/activity 
  • Differentiation plans 
  • Including details for how these tasks will be appropriate for and adapted to the multilingualism of your chosen classroom 
  • Materials (Please attach a copy of any materials that you design or plan to use, e.g. handouts or worksheets)

You lesson plan will be followed by a 1,000 word explanation, answering the question, “How does your lesson plan accommodate for this specific diverse, multilingual and multicultural classroom?” This statement should explicitly address the choices you made in your lesson plan, drawing on literature from the module to support and justify those decisions. You will be expected to use in-text citations and academic references in your statement. 

  • If you prefer to create a multimedia statement (e.g. video, podcast), this should be 7-8 minutes and will need to be full referenced. In addition to oral or written in-text citations, a reference list will be submitted. Please speak with your lecturer if you would like to prepare a non-written statement.

Please combine your lesson plan (500 words) and written statement* (1,000 words) in a single wordprocessed document with clearly demarcated parts. You will need references and may include appendices in your submission (these are not part of the word count). You can base your lesson plan on a template seen in class or elsewhere, however you will want to adapt it to fit the needs of your imagined multilingual classroom.

Summary of Assessment Requirements

This assessment requires the student to design a 1-hour lesson plan (500 words) and a 1,000-word analytical statement explaining how the lesson plan supports learners in a diverse, multilingual, and multicultural classroom. The lesson plan must clearly outline:

Key Components to be Included in the Lesson Plan

  • Description of the target group and classroom context (age, number of students, language backgrounds, level, mode of delivery).
  • A brief overview of the lesson and one clear learning objective.
  • Teaching and learning tasks sequenced logically.
  • Estimated time allocated for each task/activity.
  • Differentiation strategies to support multilingual learners.
  • Explanation of how tasks are adapted for linguistic and cultural diversity.
  • Materials or resources used (with attached worksheets/handouts if created).

Key Components

  • Explanation of how the lesson plan accommodates multilingual and multicultural learners.
  • Explicit justification of instructional choices, supported with literature from the module.
  • Use of academic referencing, in-text citations, and a reference list.
  • If choosing a multimedia format, it must be 7–8 minutes with full referencing.
  • Final submission must combine the lesson plan and statement into one document, with appendices if needed.

How the Academic Mentor Guided the Student

To help the student meet all assessment requirements, the academic mentor provided a structured, step-by-step approach that aligned with the module’s expectations and learning outcomes:

Step 1: Understanding the Assessment Task

The mentor first ensured the student fully understood the assessment structure—500-word lesson plan + 1,000-word supporting statement. The mentor highlighted key expectations such as contextual details, differentiation, timing, and multicultural considerations. The student was guided to read through examples and templates discussed in class to build foundational clarity.

Step 2: Defining the Classroom Context

The mentor advised the student to begin by imagining a realistic, multicultural classroom. This included selecting an age group, number of learners, language backgrounds, and mode of instruction. The mentor emphasized that the entire lesson plan must align with this chosen context to maintain coherence.

Step 3: Setting a Clear Lesson Objective

The mentor guided the student to craft one measurable learning objective aligned with the linguistic and cognitive needs of multilingual students. They discussed frameworks such as SMART objectives and how to ensure the objective addresses inclusive language development.