A2MK_DI1A Methodology 1A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Michaela Sojková Šamalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
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
A2MK_DI1A/Kombi01: Fri 21. 9. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 12. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 26. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 9. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 23. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 7. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, M. Sojková Šamalová
A2MK_DI1A/Kombi02: Fri 5. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 19. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 2. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 16. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 30. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, Fri 14. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 54, M. Sojková Šamalová
A2MK_DI1A/Prez03: Mon 14:00–15:50 učebna 57, M. Sojková Šamalová
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
Course objectives
The course focuses on different methods and approaches in English language teaching (ELT). At the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts and ideas and to apply different methods and approaches in English language teaching (ELT). Students will be able to make informed decisions in selecting positive aspects of different methods and approaches and create their own eclectic approach to ELT.
Learning outcomes
DIDA METODY: After completing the course, students
will be able to think critically and express their opinion on the subject matter (methods and approaches used in English language teaching)
will be able to participate in discussions about topics in question
will be able to share with other students their learning and teaching experience and reflect on it in relation to methods and approaches used in English language teaching
will be able to demonstrate newly acquired knowledge including relevant terminology
will be able to apply principles of various methods and approaches of English language teaching in their teaching
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, course requirements, presentations
  • 2. Grammar-Translation Method
  • 3. Direct Method
  • 4. Audio-Lingual Method
  • 5. TPR
  • 6. Suggestopedia
  • 7. Communicative approach
  • 8. The role of mother tongue in foreign language teaching
  • 9. Task-based learning
  • 10. Lexical approach
  • 11. CLIL
  • 12. Eclectic approach, post-method era, learner-centred approach.
Literature
    required literature
  • Approaches and methods in language teaching : a description and analysis. Edited by Jack C. Richards - Theodore S. Rodgers. 7. vyd. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991, viii, 171. ISBN 0521320933. info
  • LARSEN-FREEMAN, Diane. Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford: University Press, 1986, 142 s. ISBN 0-19-434133-X. info
    not specified
  • SCRIVENER, Jim. Learning teaching : a guidebook for English language teachers. Oxford: Macmillan Heinemann English language teaching, 1994, vi, 218. ISBN 0435240897. info
Teaching methods
Seminar, group discussions, presentations, observation.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods and criteria: 80% attendance (or a written test), active participation, all assignements as set, seminar work presentation, teaching practice task. contributions in mood-link-a discussion forums, essay.
Students who did not pass the bachelor exam in ELT methodology: interview for colloquy
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=701
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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