A2BP_ZAD1 Basics of English Methodology 1

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
A2BP_ZAD1/Kombi01: Fri 9. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 23. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 6. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 20. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 4. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 18. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, A. Dobrovolná
A2BP_ZAD1/Kombi02: Fri 16. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 30. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 13. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 27. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 11. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, Fri 8. 1. 13:00–14:50 učebna 10, A. Dobrovolná
A2BP_ZAD1/Prez01: Tue 12:00–13:50 učebna 53, A. Dobrovolná
A2BP_ZAD1/Prez02: Wed 16:00–17:50 učebna 64, A. Dobrovolná
Prerequisites (in Czech)
( A2BP_PJ1B Practical Language 1B && A2BP_GR1B Grammar B && A2BP_SFFB Phonetics Seminar B ) || A2BP_SOZK Complex Exam
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will get acquainted with basic didactic knowledge. Main objectives can be summarized as follows: being able to understand and explain what language system consists of; how learners differ from each other; how to recognize and treat different types of learners; being aware of teaching styles and teacher’s roles; getting theoretical knowledge about lesson planning and applying it in a way to create effective lesson plans; understanding what motivation is, how it influences learning and what motivational techniques are available for the language teacher.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students will be able: to understand and explain what language system consists of;
to recognize how learners differ from each other;
to learn how to recognize and treat different types of learners;
be aware of teaching styles and teacher’s roles;
create a realistic lesson plan;
understand what motivation is, how it influences learning and what motivational techniques are available for the language teacher.
Syllabus
  • Language and language learning background
  • Learner motivation and interest
  • Different types and categories of learners
  • The teacher and the learner
  • Lesson planning – aims, objectives, format
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HARMER, Jeremy. Essential teacher knowledge : core concepts in English language teaching. First published. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2012, 287 stran. ISBN 9781408268049. info
  • HARMER, Jeremy. How to teach English : an introduction to the practice of English language teaching. 1st publ. Harlow: Longman, 1998, x, 198. ISBN 0582297966. info
  • UR, Penny. A course in language teaching : practice and theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996, xiii, 375. ISBN 052156798X. info
  • SCRIVENER, Jim. Learning teaching : a guidebook for English language teachers. Oxford: Heinemann, 1994, vi, 218 p. ISBN 0-435-24089-718. info
Teaching methods
Workshops, seminars, discussions, online support and discussions on the moodlinka forum
Assessment methods
Requirements: active participation in sessions, complementing a portfolio, one contribution to a discussion forum on moodlinka (optional), one lesson plan created according to given criteria. Type of teaching: workshop, group discussion, student presentations
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1336
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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