Autumn-Spring- Methodology of Teaching at Early Learning Stages 35

Autumn-Spring- Methodology of Teaching at Early Learning Stages 35

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
1. Course title: METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING AT EARLY LEARNING STAGES
3. Validity of course description: 2012/2013
4. Level of studies: BA programme
5. Mode of studies: intramural studies
6. Field of studies: PHILOLOGY
7. Profile of studies: academic
8. Programme: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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2. Course code: ANG_S_ 2012/13_ 35
(FACULTY SYMBOL)
RKJO
Specialization: TEACHER TRAINING
9. Semester: 5, 6
10. Faculty teaching the course: RKJO
11. Course instructor: Jacek Pradela (M.A.)
12. Course classification:
MODULE 3 TEACHER TRAINING: METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING AT EARLY LEARNING STAGES
COMPONENT1 INTRODUCTION TO METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING
13. Course status: elective
14. Language of instruction: English
15. Pre-requisite qualifications:
Fluency at English corresponding to B2 / C1 level, confirmed by passing the Practical English Exam after Year 2
16. Course objectives:
1. Preparing the students for the future work as a teacher at early learning stages
17. Learning outcomes:
No. Learning outcome description
1.
2.
S/he has had the knowledge of basic terminology used in glottodidactics and has
described historical and current language teaching trends and has known their
origins.
S/he has defined psychological and linguistic basics of various language teaching
methods required for teaching very young and young learners.
Method of
assessment
Teaching methods
Oral exam
Lecture
Oral exam
Lecture
3.
S/he has defined characteristic features of child’s psychomotor, social, emotional,
cognitive and linguistic development.
Written test
/ oral exam
Group work / pair work /
workshops
4.
S/he has analysed various factors influencing the process of foreign/second
language learning and has defined the principles of teaching language
subsystems and skills to young learners.
Written test
Lecture
5.
S/he cooperates with others in order to deepen his/her knowledge and language Continual
competence and knows teacher organisations in Poland.
assessment
Group work / pair work /
workshops
Learning
outcome
reference
code
K_W13
K_W14
K_W15
K_W16
K_W16
K_W29
K_W35
K_W14
K_W16
K_W35
K_U07
K_U22
K_W41
K_U23
K_U27
K_U30
K_U31
K_K07
K_K19
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6.
S/he has applied various techniques while working different age (very young and
Written test
young) group/mixed-ability/proficiency levels/special needs learners.
Group work / pair work /
workshops
7.
S/he has formulated the principles of teaching four language skills.
Written test
/ oral exam
Group work / pair work /
workshops
K_W16
K_W35
K_W37
K_W39
K_U27
K_U28
K_K16
K_W16
K_U02
K_U07
K_U24
K_U27
K_K17
18. Teaching modes and hours
Lecture Sem 5 – 15h, Sem 6 – 15h
Class
Sem – 30h, Sem 6 – 30h
19. Syllabus description:
Lecture:
Semester 5 – 15 meetings : 15 hours
1.
Individual learner differences.
2.
Individual learner differences.
3.
Individual learner differences.
4.
Individual learner differences.
5.
Methods and techniques of working with children.
6.
Methods and techniques of working with children.
7.
Methods and techniques of working with children.
8.
Methods and techniques of working with children.
9.
Teaching receptive skills (listening comprehension)
10.
Teaching receptive skills (reading comprehension)
11.
Teaching productive skills (writing).
12.
Teaching productive skills (speaking)
13.
Integrated learning.
14.
Integrated learning.
15.
Langauge assessment.
Semester 6 – 15 zajęć : 15 godzin
1.
What is meant by classroom management?
2.
What is meant by classroom management?
3.
Planning a lesson and a language course among young learners.
4.
Planning a lesson and a language course among young learners.
5.
Working with a coursebook.
6.
Working with a coursebook.
7.
Audiovisual aids.
8.
Audiovisual aids.
9.
Teacher/school/parents.
10.
Teacher/school/parents.
11.
Learners with special needs.
12.
Learners with special needs.
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13.
Learner autonomy.
14.
Learner autonomy.
15.
Facts and myths in teaching English to young learners.
Classes:
Semester 6 – 15 meetings: 30 hours
1.
How to talk to children – Classroom language.
2.
Language games.
3.
Vocabulary and grammar teaching techniques.
4.
Listening comprehension teaching techniques.
5.
Speaking techniques.
6.
Telling stories.
7.
Writing techniques.
8.
Reading comprehension teaching techniques.
9.
What is the difference between reading and telling the story?
10.
How to integrate four language skills?
11.
Poems, rhymes and songs.
12.
Poems, rhymes and songs.
13.
Testing language skills.
14.
Art and crafts.
15.
Art and crafts (students presentations).
Semester 6 – 15 meetings : 30 hours
1.
Classroom management.
2.
Maintaining discipline in the classroom.
3.
What does a lesson plan look like?
4.
Adapting published materials.
5.
Making your own materials.
6.
Making your own materials – tools of the trade.
7.
Drama.
8.
Drama.
9.
How to use audiovisual aids.
10. How to use audiovisual aids (computer, internet).
11. How to use audiovisual aids (camcorder).
12. Teaching elements of foreign language culture.
13. Creating variety in the classroom.
14. Sustaining motivation among learners with special needs.
15. Ways of motivating the learners – project work.
20. Examination: yes, semester 5
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21. Primary reference sources:
Arabski J., 1997: Przyswajanie języka obcego i pamięć werbalna. Katowice: Śląsk.
Brzeziński J., 1987: Nauczanie Języków Obcych Dzieci. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne.
Gleason J.B. and Ratner N.B. (eds.), 2005: Psycholingwistyka. Gdańsk: Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne.
Halliwell S., 2010: Teaching English in the Primary Classroom. Harlow: Longman.
Harmer J., 2012: Essential Teacher Knowledge. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
Ioannou-Georgiou S. and Pavlou P., 2003: Assessing Young Learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Lewis G., 2004: The Internet and Young Learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Lewis G. and Bedson G., 2004: Games for Children. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Lightbown P.M. and Spada N. (2nd ed), 2004: How Languages Are Learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Moon J., 2000: Children Learning English. Oxford: Macmillan.
Nixon C. and Tomilson M., 2005: Primary Activity Box. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Nixon C. and Tomilson M., 2005: Primary Communication Box. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Nixon C. and Tomilson M., 2004: Primary Grammar Box. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Pamuła M., 2006: Metodyka nauczania języków obcych w kształceniu zintegrowanym. Warszawa: Fraszka Edukacyjna.
Phillips S., 2003: Young Learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Pinter A., 2006: Teaching Young Language Learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Puchta H., Gerngross G. and Devitt M., 2012: Get on Stage. Cambridge: Helbling Languages.
Puchta H. and Williams M., 2011: Teaching Young Learners to Think. Cambridge: Helbling Languages.
Reilly V. and Ward S., 1997: Very Young Learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Scott W.A. and Ytreberg L.H., 1990: Teaching English to Children. London: Longman.
Slattery M. and Willis J., 2001: English for Primary Teachers. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Wright A., 2002a: Art And Crafts With Children. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Wright A., 2002b: Creating Stories with Children. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
22. Secondary reference sources:
Iluk J., 2002: Jak uczyć małe dzieci języków obcych? Katowice: Gnome.
Vale D., 1994: Teaching Children English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Wright A., 1992: Pictures for language learning. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
23. Total workload necessary to achieve learning outcomes
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Teaching mode :
Contact hours / Student workload hours
Lecture
30 / 60
Class
60 / 90
Laboratory
/
Project
/
BA Seminar
/
Others
/
Total number of hours
90 / 150
24. Total hours: 240
25. Number of ECTS credits: 8
26. Number of ECTS credits allocated for contact hours: 3
27. Number of ECTS credits allocated for in-practice hours (laboratory classes, projects):
26. Comments:
Approved:
1.10.12……………………….
(date, Tutor signature)
…………………………………………………
(date, Director of the unit signature)
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