Students' performance in class through an effective time management implementing productive lesson planning

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This action research project was carried out to foster the students’ performance and production in English class through an effective time management, designing and applying useful lesson planning that involve the four communicative language skills, in fifth grade students in the public school Juan María Céspedes, in Medellin. Data was collected through observations recorded in my journal, chronometer, students’ logs, video recording and photos. Data analysis showed as a result a positive impact achieving a high progress in students’ performance after implementing organized and timed lesson plans that develop the four communicative language skills with clear instructions for the students.