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 21. 2. 13:00–15:50 B410 učebna, Fri 28. 2. 13:00–15:50 B410 učebna, Fri 7. 3. 13:00–15:50 B410 učebna, Fri 14. 3. 13:00–15:50 B410 učebna, Fri 21. 3. 13:00–15:50 B410 učebna, Fri 28. 3. 13:00–15:50 B410 učebna, J. Chocholatá, L. Podroužková
AJ1404/PrezSem01: Tue 18. 2. 16:00–18:50 A31 učebna, Tue 25. 2. 16:00–18:50 A31 učebna, Tue 4. 3. 16:00–18:50 A31 učebna, Tue 11. 3. 16:00–18:50 A31 učebna, Tue 18. 3. 16:00–18:50 A31 učebna, Tue 25. 3. 16:00–18:50 A31 učebna, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall
AJ1404/PrezSem02: Thu 20. 2. 13:00–15:50 A21 učebna, Thu 27. 2. 13:00–15:50 A21 učebna, Thu 6. 3. 13:00–15:50 A21 učebna, Thu 13. 3. 13:00–15:50 A21 učebna, Thu 20. 3. 13:00–15:50 A21 učebna, Thu 27. 3. 13:00–15:50 A21 učebna, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall
AJ1404/PrezSem03: Wed 19. 2. 16:00–18:50 A25 učebna, Wed 26. 2. 16:00–18:50 A25 učebna, Wed 5. 3. 16:00–18:50 A25 učebna, Wed 12. 3. 16:00–18:50 A25 učebna, Wed 19. 3. 16:00–18:50 A25 učebna, Wed 26. 3. 16:00–18:50 A25 učebna, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall

Prerequisites (in Czech)

AJ1102 Practical Language 1B || AJ2102 Practical Language 1B

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 adopt teaching as well as authentic materials for their lessons;
- study different types of assessment and assessment tools;
- use their teaching portfolios to reflect their professional development.

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to:
- use methods and techniques of teaching skills based on communicative approach in their teaching practice;
- defend the usage of the methods and techniques referring to theoretical recourses;
- choose, critically evaluate and adopt 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 professional development.

Key topics

• Classroom management with the focus on creative teaching
• Assessment
• Teaching different age groups, levels
• Heterogeneous classes - differentiation 
• Classroom language and instruction
• Lesson planning

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, dialogue journals, discussions

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

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.

Alternate completion

Students can complete the course by following the course programme and fulfilling weekly tasks. The final exam can be taken after their return from abroad. For further information please contact the teacher.

Language of instruction

English

Study support

https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3172

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 for 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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