Professional Development

for English Teachers

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The 32nd P.A.R.K. Conference

Shaping Effective Lessons: How to Scaffold Learners Toward (Exam) Success

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Svitlana Sidorova

KEY WORDSlesson shapes, scaffolding, learner support, building independence, task sequencing

AGE GROUPSteens, young adults, adults

CEFR LEVELSB1, B2, C1, C2

AUDIENCEmixed

Discover practical ways to shape effective, teen-friendly lessons that build confidence and lead learners toward exam success. In this session, we’ll explore simple scaffolding strategies, logical lesson shaping, and engaging task sequencing to help students understand, practise, and apply new language more independently. Ideal for teachers preparing teens for exams.

Svitlana Sidorova is an English teacher, oral examiner, CELTA tutor and methodologist based in Brno. She specialises in teaching teens and young adults, teacher training, and reflective practices. She designs development programmes, supports CELTA courses, and helps schools create effective, student-centred learning experiences.