Supported by: Government of Indonesia (GoI) and Islamic Development Bank (idb)

Making Lessons Memorable, Stimulating and Enjoyable 
First of all, make tasks challenging enough for your students. Present a lesson which is one level 
above the students’ level. Do not engage them in a lesson with 2 levels above the students ability because 
it will make them frustrated. You also need to make your materials attractive by adapting them to the 
learners interests. Finally, you also need to select tasks that have clear, visible and memorable finished 
products. 
Using Goal-Setting Methods in Your Classroom
Encourage learners to set their own short-term and long-term goals. This will help them focus on their 
learning. You also need to emphasize goal completion deadlines. Remind them when they appear to lag 
behind. Monitoring and rewarding the achievement of goals will also increase their motivation. The 
reward is not always in the form of presents; it can be in the form of praise, “I like that. You finish it on 
time.” 

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Being Adaptable 
Be prepared to change your lesson plan to respond to learners’ needs. Some times, your students can 
proceed to the next chapter very quickly. But, when your students seem to find difficulties on a particular 
topic and you need to extend the time, feel free to do that. You can use the extra time when lesson goes 
quickly. You also need to be prepared to change your lesson plan to respond to events. When there is a 
big sport event in your town and most students are interested in talking about it, you might need to use the 
topic to discuss. You should also be prepared to change your plan to respond to other interesting things.
Acting Like a Teacher 
Dress professionally. When teaching, you need to pay attention to the manner of dress. You also need 
to be punctual because you are the role model for your students. If you are late, you cannot expect your 
students to come on time. You should also be fair at all times, and don’t favor particular learners. Keep a 
suitable ‘distance’ from learners. Don’t be too far that makes your students afraid of you and think that 
you are ‘unapproachable.’ But, don’t be too close, either, that makes them feel spoiled and undisciplined. 
By building good rapport with your students and maintaining their high motivation, you have put 
fundamentals for their fruitful learning. Further learning might be nurtured more easily if these essentials 
have been put in place.