TEFL

MICRO TEACHING ASSIGNMENT

Trainer’s Name: JASNA HUSSAIN

Lesson Plan
Topic: Wired and Wireless Communication in Computer
Networks

Grade Level: High School (Age 14-16)

Duration: 45 Minutes

Language Level: Intermediate to Advance

No. of Students: 20-25

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Terminal Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
 Distinguish between wired and wireless communication technologies in terms of
medium, range, cost, and flexibility.
 Describe the basic characteristics of each communication technology using real-life
examples (e.g., Ethernet, WI-FI, Bluetooth).
 Illustrate how both wired and wireless communication is used
in various applications like homes, offices, and public places.

Enabling Objective:
At the end of each stage of the lesson students will be able to:
Stage 1: Introduction and Vocabulary Building

Introduction of the terms: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, routers, fiber optics

Use images or examples from life to make them easier for students to understand.

Stage 2: Group Discussion and Classification

Assign students into groups and ask them to classify the different devices as either wired or wireless.
Guided questions for discussion, such as "Which is more convenient, Wi-Fi or Ethernet?"

Stage 3: Role-Playing Scenarios

Practice conversations about installing networks or between a people choosing whether to use a cable
or wireless device.
Simulate real-world scenarios, such as booking a wired internet service or troubleshooting a Wi-Fi
issue.

Stage 4: Presentation and Reflection

Groups present their findings and discuss practical applications of wired and wireless communication.
Reflect on the pros and cons of each technology for different use cases.

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Introductory dialogue:
Three students are preparing for a group project and discussing the pros and cons of
wired and wireless internet connections.

Student 1: "We will be needing internet access for our group project. Shall we get a wired
connection or Wi-Fi?"

Student 2: "Wired is definitely faster and more stable. In cases of downloading big files or
streaming videos, it's great."

Student 3: "True, but Wi-Fi is way more convenient.

We can walk around while still remaining connected. And most our devices no longer have
Ethernet ports!"

Student 1: "That's fair. But isn't Wi-Fi slower if the signal is weak?"

Student 2: "Yeah, it can be. That's why in offices, they often

prefer a wired connection to important work."

Student 3: "At home, I always use Wi-Fi for my phone and laptop. It's much easier than setting
up cables everywhere."

Student 1: "Maybe we can use a mix. For now, let's connect the desktop with a cable for
stability and use Wi-Fi for our other devices."

Student 2: "Agreed! That way, we get the best of both worlds."

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Pre- Listening :

Bridge Dialogue:

Teacher (T): How do you connect to the internet when you get home?

Students (S): At home?

T: Do you use a cable or Wi-Fi?

S: Use a cable or Wi-Fi?

T: Maybe for your phone, you use Wi-Fi, but for your computer, you use a cable?

S: A cable for my computer?

T: Yes, wired is usually faster.

S: Faster?

While – Listening:

1. What kind of connection do they select for work purposes?

They settled for a wired connection because it was faster and stable.
2. What are the benefits of using a wired connection according to the discussion?

They said that a wired connection is more reliable and faster than Wi-Fi.
3. What are the situations where they said Wi-Fi would be even more suitable?

They suggested that Wi-Fi is more appropriate for a mobile device and moving
around in the home.

4. How do they decide which kind of connections are ideal for the project?

They opt for a combination of wired connectivity for their desktop and Wi-Fi for
their laptops and phones.

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Vocabulary Introduction (through the dialogue) :
Key Vocabulary:
 Wired Connection
 Wireless Connection
 Router
 Signal Strength
 Wi-Fi
 Bluetooth
 Bandwidth
 Modem
 Connection Speed
 Network

Speaking:
Students practice the script (dialogue) in pairs and do role play.

 Practice the Script

Students work in pairs and play out the given dialogue. Pronunciation, intonation,
and naturalness in conversation should be observed.
The teacher will visit each pair, provide hints to them concerning expression and
clarity of their speech.

 Role-Play Performances

Pairs present their dialogues to the class or in smaller groups.

Encourage them to deliver with confidence and movement.
The teacher along with the other peer participants will give constructive feedback.

 Class Discussion and Reflection

Think of the activity with these questions:

"What are the major differences between wired and wireless connections?"
"When does it make sense to use one type of connection instead of the other?"
"Can you think of other situations in which one is preferable?"

Lesson Procedure:

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 1. Warmer –
Time duration-5 min

Activity: Chinese Whisper

To engage students and warm up listening and speaking.

Introduction: (1 minute)
Teacher greets the students and explains the rules of the Chinese Whisper game:

 A sentence about wired or wireless communication will be whispered into the ear of the first
student standing in a row.

 Each student passes the sentence to the next one by whispering into the ear.

 The last student of the row will speak aloud the sentence to the class.

Demo (1 minute):
The teacher conducts the activity with one row by using a sentence such as:

"Wi-Fi is convenient, but a wired connection is faster ".

Activity Conduct (3 minutes):

Divide the class into rows.

Teacher gives a sentence to the first student in every row such as,

"Wireless connections are much more flexible than wired ones".

Students pass the sentence down the row.

Reflection:
Teacher compares the final sentence with the original.
Briefly discuss how the message changed and what this reveals about communication and listening
skills.

Objective:
Improves the students' listening and speaking skills
this is an interesting way to introduce the lesson on wired and wireless communication.

2. Context setting –

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 Time duration -7 min

Activity: Reveal Topic and Vocabulary

introduce the topic of the lesson and check in on student.

Procedure:

Display physical resources, such as an Ethernet cable and a Wi-Fi router, or images of wired
and wireless devices, such as laptops with Ethernet cables and phones using Wi-Fi.

Ask questions to students

 "What is this cable for
 "How do we connect our phones to the internet?"
 "Which one do you use more often: Wi-Fi or wired connection?

Based on students' responses to initiate the topic:

"Today, we will talk about wired and wireless communication technologies!"

Writes the topic on the board:

"Wired and Wireless Communication Technologies."

Vocabulary:

Reviews key vocabulary associated with the topic. , include router, Ethernet cable,
Wi-Fi, and connectivity.

Teacher writes the words on the board, pronounces the words clearly, and asks students to
repeat.

3. Pre listening – Bridge dialogue

Time duration -10 min

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 Activity:
Teacher/Teacher (T/T): The teacher demonstrates the dialogue four times.
Teacher/Student (T/S): The teacher drills with individual students.
Student/Teacher (S/T): Students drill with the teacher.
Student/Student (S/S): Students drill in pairs.

Procedure:
Demonstration (T/T)

Teacher demonstrates the dialogue lines with a co-teacher or by reading both parts aloud:
T1: "Should we connect the desktop using an Ethernet cable?"
T2: "Yes, that would give us a stable connection."
T1: "What about the laptop and phones?"
T2: "Wi-Fi is ideal for hand-held devices."

Individual Work with the Teacher (T/S)

Teacher demonstrates the lines in a dialogue with individual students, role-switching:

T: "Why do offices have a wired connection?"
S: "Because it's much faster and stable."

Student-Leading the Teacher Practice (S/T)

Students alternate demonstrating their lines in the dialogue with the teacher:
S: "Why are the advantages of Wi-Fi?"
T: "Wi-Fi is less fragile and more mobile."

Pair Work with Another Student (S/S)

Each student needs to practice the dialogue lines with his or her partner.
Monitor and help to get the fluency and accuracy.

.While listening –
Time duration -12 min

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Activity: Listening Comprehension

Procedure (Listening and Responding):

Play the Audio (4 minutes):

Teacher plays an audio recording about wired and wireless communication.

Example content:
"Wired connections like Ethernet cables are known for their speed and stability, often used in offices
for heavy data usage. Wireless options like Wi-Fi, on the other hand, provide flexibility and mobility,
ideal for home and mobile devices."

First Question:
"What is the biggest advantage of a wired connection?"
Students listen to the audio and respond.

Student Response:
Students give answers.
Example response: "Speed and stability."
Teacher writes key words on the board: "Speed, stability."

Repeat the Process

Teacher poses additional "Wh" questions:

"What is the advantage of Wi-Fi?"
"Where are wired connections usually used?"

Students listen and respond.

Teacher writes key words on the board: "Flexibility, offices, heavy data usage."

5. Post listening
Time duration -8 min

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Activity: Script Practice and Role Play
Practice objective for listening comprehension and speaking through cooperative practice.

Process:
A. Teacher Models the Script

The teacher reads the entire script aloud to model correct pronunciation, intonation, and expression.

Example script:

Student 1: "We need internet for our project. Should we choose wired or Wi-Fi?"
Student 2: "Wired is faster and more stable, but Wi-Fi is convenient!"

Students listen attentively, following along with their copies of the script.

B. Script Distribution and Review:

Teacher passes out copies of the script to students.

Collaborate as a whole group to read through the script line by line.
Students repeat after each line for practice of pronunciation and clarity.
Teacher takes one role from the script and students take the other role.
Is practiced by doing this as a whole class.

C. Practice and Role Play:

Teacher demonstrates the script once more with the student, this time working on performance.
Students reprise the script in pairs or small group settings.
Students take up each of the roles interchangeably for better fluency and clarity.

5. Recapitulation

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Time duration -5 min

Objective: To integrate the vocabulary and phrases of wired and

wireless communications into the students' minds so as to enable recollection and
use in correct phrases and words.

Procedure:

The teacher informs the students that this will be a quick quiz in order to review some of the
key vocabulary and concepts covered in the lesson.

Question and Answer

the teacher asks questions one by one.

Example questions;
"What device is connected to the internet with an Ethernet cable?
"Which technology allows devices to connect wirelessly?"
"What are the advantages of a wired connection?"
"Name a situation where Wi-Fi is more useful than wired."

Each student will answer this individually or in pairs; again, this depends on the class
dynamics.

Review and Explanation

For each question, the teacher reviews the correct answer.

Short explanation if necessary, affirming key points.

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