AJB_SLD Teaching English to Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Rita Chalmers Collins (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Naděžda Vojtková
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
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 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course will examine theories and techniques for teaching English as a foreign language to learners with specific learning disabilities. Information, resources and examples of teaching methods will be provided. Students will become familiar with methods and materials that are useful for mixed-abilities language-learning classes. COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To provide an overview of special educational theories and teaching methods
2. To develop an accessible resource base of literature and materials
3. To give students an opportunity to synthesize American and Czech practices in working with this specific population of learners
4. To allow students to use English communication in one-to-one, small group and whole class situations while discussing pedagogical practices.
Syllabus
  • This class meets twice at the faculty. Other work will be done individually using distance technology. The course will include exercises, lecture, group activities and a dialogue forum. Students will complete an annotated bibliography. Articles will be posted on Moodle for required reading.
Literature
  • Articles on Moodle at course site
Teaching methods
This class uses a variety of methods including mini-lecture, group discussions, presentations, and projects on Moodlinka.
Assessment methods
Attendance is required at both sessions (October and December). Students will also be required to participate in on-line forum and complete all assignments including a topic notebook.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.
Note related to how often the course is taught: odpolední blok 14:00 - 19:00, v pondělí 12.10. a pátek 11.12. 2009.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin ve 2 blocích.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008.
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