NJ_M140 Learning Strategies

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 2 for the colloquium). Recommended Type of Completion: z (credit). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Věra Janíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Věra Janíková, Ph.D.
Department of German Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Helena Rytířová
Supplier department: Department of German Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NJ_M140/KombiSem01: Fri 11. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 7, Fri 8. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 7, Fri 6. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 7, V. Janíková
NJ_M140/01: each odd Tuesday 8:00–9:50 učebna 67, V. Janíková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce learners to the concept of learning strategies with regard to learning and teaching foreign languages, which is anchored in the context of autonomous learning. It develops reflection on one's own learning, the ability to apply the concept of learning strategies to teaching and to identify these strategies in the construction of tasks in German language textbooks.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
• describe the main features of the concept of autonomous learning;
• describe the concept of strategies for learning a foreign language;
• write an essay on their own way of learning a foreign language (self-reflection);
• identify the importance of learning strategies for successful foreign language learning;
• analyse learning materials in terms of learning strategies;
• apply the knowledge gained in teaching practice.
Syllabus
  • The concept of autonomous learning; Learning Strategies in the Context of Foreign Language Learning and Teaching; Reflection on one's own way of learning foreign languages Learning types; Learning strategies in foreign language textbooks; Learning strategies in teaching.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • LOJOVÁ, Gabriela and Kateřina VLČKOVÁ. Styly a strategie učení ve výuce cizích jazyků (Learning Styles and Strategies in Foreign Language Instruction). 1st ed. Praha: Portál, 2011, 240 pp. pedagogika. ISBN 978-80-7367-876-0. info
  • JANÍKOVÁ, Věra. Učíme se učit cizí jazyky. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2008, 161 s. ISBN 9788021046207. info
  • RAMPILLON, Ute. Aufgabentypologie zum autonomen Lernen. 1. Aufl. Ismaning: Max Hueber, 2000, 136 s. ISBN 3-19-001638-0. info
  • BIMMEL, Peter. Lernerautonomie und Lernstrategien. Edited by Herrad Meese - Ute Rampillon. Berlin: Langenscheidt, 2000, 208 s. ISBN 3468496516. info
Teaching methods
Lecture; class diskussion; home work; presentation
Assessment methods
2 written homework assignments (self-reflection, learning stratgies in the textbooks); presentation of analysis of textbooks (2 credits) 1 written homework (self-reflection); presentation of of analysis of textbooks; seminar paper (4 credits)
Náhradní absolvování
Students on a study abroad program will have their ISP (Individual Study Plan) recognized, and they will be allowed to fulfill the requirements (after agreement with the instructors at the beginning of each semester) through distance learning. Possible recognition of the course (for a course at the host university) should be discussed with the lecturer before the start of the semester.
Language of instruction
German
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 6 hodin v kombinované formě.
Teacher's information
https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=2465
Support for learning and self-reflection for combined learners takes place during regular contact hours. Outside of these times, learners can contact the tutor at any time via email, during tutorial hours or arrange an online consultation in MS Teams. Contact information and scheduled tutorial hours can be found in IS on the tutor's personal page.
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