TTT

The TTT lesson plan concept, often known as Test-Teach-Test, is a language teaching strategy that emphasises recognising student needs, giving tailored instruction, and measuring comprehension. It follows a three-stage cycle:

1. Test (Pre-teaching Assessment)

2. Teach (Instruction and Practice)

3. Test (Post-Teaching Assessment)

ADVANTAGES

Time efficiency

Beginning a "Test" phase allows the teacher to pinpoint areas where students require assistance, rather than wasting time on explaining concepts they already understand. Enables focused teaching during the "Teach" phase and optimizes classroom time.

Focus on specific needs

The "Test" phase identifies individual student difficulties or class-wide problems, enabling the teacher to tailor the "Teach" phase to meet those specific needs. Implementing this customized approach can enhance academic achievements for all students.

Effective for mixed-level classes

TTT is beneficial for classes with varying levels of proficiency because the "Test" section can help identify issues. The teacher can alter the "Teach" and "Test" routines to meet the needs of individual students in the class.

DISADVANTAGES

Oversimplified assessment

The "Test" and "Test" stages may not show everything about how well students are learning. They might not understand the nuances of understanding and miss chances to test high order thinking skills like analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

Limited creativity and critical thinking

The structured style of TTT may not always foster creativity and critical thinking abilities. Activities that lack diversity and focus only on drills and corrections may hinder students' involvement and exploration of the language.

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