PdF:ZS1MK_AD5A Methodology of English - Course Information

ZS1MK_AD5A Methodology of English Language 3 - AJ

Extent and Intensity

0/0/.7. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Naděžda Vojtková (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
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

ZS1MK_AD5A/OS01: Fri 20. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 27. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 11. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 18. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 25. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 1. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 8. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 15. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 22. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 29. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 6. 12. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, Fri 13. 12. 7:30–9:10 učebna 41, N. Vojtková

Prerequisites

ZS1MK_AD4B Methodology of English || ZS1MP_AD4B Methodology of English 2
basic school experience

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

• Primary School Teacher Training (programme PdF, M-ZS5)

Course objectives

This course will review the background and development of teaching English to Young Learners(TEYL). The participants will analyse the YLs needs and they will suggest and examine appropriate approaches to TEYL. They will also explore, evaluate and adapt methodology and materials used for teaching YLs. They will review methods of evaluation and assessment suitable for YLs.
Aims:
to raise students awareness of basic principles of TEYL
to design a series of lessons based on a topic, story or activity
to present a project in English
to use varied assessment tools

Syllabus

• Who is a young learner?
• Context: TEYL in the Czech Republic
• How children learn languages,needs analysis
• Planning a syllabus
• Different approaches, role of English within the curriculum
• Long-term planning
• CLIL (Content and language integrated learning)
• Giving and getting feedback, monitoring progress
• Assessing YLs
• School-parents cooperation

Literature

• PHILLIPS, Sarah. Young learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993, 182 s. ISBN 0194371956. info
• HALLIWELL, Susan. Teaching English in the primary classroom. London: Longman, 1992, 169 s. ISBN 0582071097. info
• BREWSTER, Jean, Gail ELLIS and Denis GIRARD. The primary English teacher's guide. London: Penguin Books, 1992, 238 s. ISBN 0-14-081359-4. info
• DUNN, Opal. Developing English with young learners. London: Macmillan, 1991, 104 s. ISBN 0-333-35335-8. info
• SCOTT, Wendy A and Lisbeth H. YTREBERG. Teaching English to children [Scott, 1991]. 2nd ed. London: Longman, 1991, 115 s. ISBN 0-582-74606-X. info

Teaching methods

Learning centers, microteaching, presentations, reading

Assessment methods

Workshop-type seminars,active participation of students in the lessons and discussions, Moodle support
Assessment
Continuous assessment 50 pts.
Attendance 10 pts.
Dialogue Journal 10 pts.
Portfolio 10 pts.
Facilitation 10 pts.
Reading with a child 10 pts.
Final assessment 50 pts.
Project and colloquy
Two week teaching sequence (with lesson plans) using one of the three approaches (topic, story,activity based or CLIL)
Presentation in the session with a 5 minute microteaching slot
Students have to achieve minimum 70 pts.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je určen studentům NŠ, kteří složili SoZK a připravují se na státnice z AJ.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 hodin.

Teacher's information

http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=46

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