A2BP_ZAD4 Basics of English Methodology 4

Faculty of Education
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová (seminar tutor)
Ailsa Marion Randall, M.A. (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_ZAD4/OS01: Fri 14. 2. 11:00–13:50 učebna 65, Fri 21. 2. 11:00–13:50 učebna 65, Fri 28. 2. 11:00–13:50 učebna 65, Fri 6. 3. 11:00–13:50 učebna 65, Fri 13. 3. 11:00–13:50 učebna 65, Fri 20. 3. 11:00–13:50 učebna 65, J. Chocholatá, G. Oaklandová
A2BP_ZAD4/01: Wed 13:00–15:50 učebna 54, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall
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 have hands-on experience in using various methods and techniques of TEFL.They will cover the basic principles of teaching and developing language skills and systems, they will consider the differences in teaching various levels and age groups, they will choose and evaluate materials for their lessons and they will learn how to give feedback to their prospective students and peers. The participants will be expected to reflect on their teaching and learning experience based on the EPOSTL (European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages) and they will react to some issues in writing. The course will be closely connected with the Practical language course and some tasks will be integrated.
Course objectives:
to raise students awareness of basic principles in TEFL
to develop their teaching skills
to make them reflect on their teaching and learning
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students • will be able to think critically and express their opinion on the subject matter (basic principles of teaching and developing language skills and systems) • will be able to participate in discussions about topics in question • will be able to share with other students their learning and teaching experience and reflect on it in relation to methods and approaches used in English language teaching • will be able to demonstrate newly acquired knowledge including relevant terminology • will be able to apply principles of of teaching and developing language skills and systems in their teaching • will be able to reflect on their on their teaching and learning experience.
Syllabus
  • 1. Assessment
  • 2. Teaching different age groups
  • 3. Teaching heterogenious classes
  • 4. Lesson planning
  • 5. Classroom language
Literature
  • HARMER, Jeremy. How to teach English : new edition. Harlow: Longman, 2007. 288 s. ISBN 9781405853026. info
  • UR, Penny. A course in language teaching : practice and theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996. xiii, 375. ISBN 0-521-44994-4. info
  • HARMER, Jeremy. The practice of English language teaching. New edition. London: Longman, 1991. 296 s. ISBN 0582046564. info
Teaching methods
Learning centres, dialogue journals, discussions
Assessment methods
Assessment for this course is based on a 100 point scale:
Participation 20 points
Journal 20 points
Facilitator 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.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/mod/resource/view.php?id=51386
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2020, recent)
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