PdF:AJ1404 Basics of English Methodology - Course Information

AJ1404 Basics of English Methodology 4

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ailsa Marion Randall, M.A. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
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

AJ1404/KombiSem01: Fri 20. 2. 13:00–15:50 B48 učebna, Fri 27. 2. 13:00–15:50 B48 učebna, Fri 6. 3. 13:00–15:50 B48 učebna, Fri 13. 3. 13:00–15:50 B48 učebna, Fri 20. 3. 13:00–15:50 B48 učebna, Fri 27. 3. 13:00–15:50 B48 učebna, J. Chocholatá, L. Podroužková
AJ1404/PrezSem01: Thu 19. 2. 13:00–15:50 A31 učebna, Thu 26. 2. 13:00–15:50 A31 učebna, Thu 5. 3. 13:00–15:50 A31 učebna, Thu 12. 3. 13:00–15:50 A31 učebna, Thu 19. 3. 13:00–15:50 A31 učebna, Thu 26. 3. 13:00–15:50 A31 učebna, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall
AJ1404/PrezSem02: Tue 17. 2. 11:00–13:50 A43 učebna, Tue 24. 2. 11:00–13:50 A43 učebna, Tue 3. 3. 11:00–13:50 A43 učebna, Tue 10. 3. 11:00–13:50 A43 učebna, Tue 17. 3. 11:00–13:50 A43 učebna, Tue 24. 3. 11:00–13:50 A43 učebna, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall

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

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Abstract

Students will:
- study principles of teaching skills based on the concept of communicative approach in foreign language teaching;
- try individual methods and techniques via micro-teaching and will assess their effectivity;
- choose, critically evaluate and adapt teaching as well as authentic materials for their lessons;
- study and reflect on different types of assessment and assessment tools;
- use their teaching portfolios to reflect their professional development.

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to:
- use and analyse teaching methods and techniques based on communicative approach as observed and employed during their teaching practice;
- defend the use of the methods and techniques referring to theoretical recourses;
- choose, critically evaluate and adapt teaching as well as authentic materials for their lessons;
- recognize the reasons for their learners' assessment and choose an appropriate assessment type for different purposes;
- choose and use different types of assessment tools appropriate for diagnosing learners' progress;
- create teaching portfolio during the whole semester;
- use the teaching portfolio to reflect their on professional development.

Key topics

• 1 Creative procedures in language teaching. Creative classroom. 
• 2. Use of L1 versus use of L2 in a foreign language class. 
• 3. Differentiated instruction: teaching different age groups. 
• 4. Differentiated instruction: teaching different levels. 
• 5. Differentiated instruction: reaching all language learners. 
• 6. Assessment for learning: evaluation and assessment. Learner profile. Formative and summative assessment. Informal ways of assessment. Monitoring students' progress. Giving feedback. Collecting evidence of students' learning.  Alternative assessment tools. 

Study resources and literature

recommended literature
• Puppin, L. (2007). A Paradigm Shift: From Paper-and-Pencil Tests to Performance-Based Assessment. English Teaching Forum, 4.
• HARMER, Jeremy. How to teach English : new edition. Harlow: Longman, 2007, 288 s. ISBN 9781405853026. info
• SCRIVENER, Jim. Learning teaching : a guidebook for English language teachers. 2nd ed. Oxford: Macmillan, 2005, 431 s. ISBN 1405013990. info
• LEMLECH, Johanna Kasin. Classroom management : methods and techniques for elementary and secondary teachers. 3rd ed. Prospect Heights: Waveland Press, 1999, xv, 383. ISBN 1577660331. info
• UR, Penny. A course in language teaching : practice and theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996, xiii, 375. ISBN 0-521-44994-4. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

Learning centres, journals, discussions, in-class facilitations, presentations, flipped classes, teaching portfolios.

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Assessment for this course is based on a 100 point scale:
Active participation 20 points
Journal 20 points
In-class facilitation 20 points
One assignment for PL 20 points
One assignment for Methodology 20 points
TOTAL: 100 points
A minimum achievement of 70% of the total 100 points is needed to get the credit.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn 3 ECTS credits. Each ECTS credit represents 25 to 30 hours of work (including self-study).

Alternate completion

Students spending a semester abroad should contact their teacher to negotiate their involvement in the course. It is possible to register for the course for provided that students can communicate with the teacher regularly. 

Language of instruction

English

Study support

https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1521

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

Teacher's information

https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1521
If students are away on a semester abroad, they should complete all the requirements except the attendance. Moodle course for daily students: https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1521 Moodle course for combined students: https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3172 In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning but not for cheating. It is acceptable to use AI for brainstorming ideas, basic proofreading, and suggestions for improvement. It is unacceptable to have a text generated, translated or reformulated. Remember to acknowledge all innovative ideas that are not yours. For generated ideas, use in-text citations. At the end of each assignment, state how you worked/did not work with AI. When in doubt, consult your teacher.

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