AJB_ELLT Experiential Learning in Language Teaching at Secondary Schools

Faculty of Education
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bronislav Sobotka (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Naděžda Vojtková
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
AJB_ELLT/01: Sat 2. 4. 8:30–13:30 A43 učebna, Sat 14. 5. 8:30–13:30 A33 učebna, S. Hanušová, B. Sobotka
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
The main goal of the course is to provide the students with the general theoretical background, easy to follow steps, practical examples and inspiration for those who might be considering to embark with their own students on a demanding but very rewarding journey of using experiential learning for English teaching.
Key topics
The first block will consist of a presentation - introduction to basic theoretical background and the main principles of experiential learning and the possibility to experience these principles and activities followed by discussion Before the second block there will be reading assignments for students to do and the second block will consist of students´ experiential learning activities and feedback.
Study resources and literature
  • HANUŠ, Radek and Lenka CHYTILOVÁ. Zážitkově pedagogické učení. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2009, 192 s. ISBN 9788024728162. URL info
  • PELÁNEK, Radek. Příručka instruktora zážitkových akcí. Vydání 1. Praha: Portál, 2008, 205 stran. ISBN 9788073673536. info
  • BEARD, Colin and John P. WILSON. Experiential learning : a best practice handbook for educators and trainers. 2. ed. London: Kogan Page, 2006, v, 314. ISBN 9780749444891. info
  • MARTIN, Andy; Daniel FRANC and Daniela SOBKOVÁ ZOUNKOVÁ. Outdoor and experiential learning : an holistic and creative approach to programme design. London: Gower, 2004, xv, 198. ISBN 056608628X. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Presentation, discussion, preparation and presentation of an experiential learning activity, reading, active participation in activities
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
attendance reading assignments presentation of an experiential learning activities in the second block course
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Didaktický seminář. Předmět bude realizován pokud se přihlásí alespoň 10 studentů.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015.
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