PdF:JVp012 English for Teachers - B - Course Information

JVp012 English for Teachers - B

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. et Mgr. Eva Barnová (seminar tutor)
Bc. Lenka Caesarová, MA (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Gratrix (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Malášková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Mirjana Georgieva Slavíková (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JVp012/01: Tue 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, M. Malášková
JVp012/02: Mon 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, M. Malášková
JVp012/03: Tue 10:00–11:50 učebna 33, M. Malášková
JVp012/04: Mon 16:00–17:50 učebna 67, M. Malášková
JVp012/05: Wed 14:00–15:50 učebna 59, M. Malášková
JVp012/06: Thu 8:00–9:50 učebna 67, L. Caesarová
JVp012/07: Wed 11:00–12:50 učebna 53, K. Gratrix
JVp012/08: Tue 11:00–12:50 učebna 58, L. Caesarová
JVp012/09: Wed 13:00–14:50 učebna 53, L. Caesarová
JVp012/10: Wed 8:00–9:50 učebna 22, L. Caesarová
JVp012/11: Mon 14:00–15:50 učebna 58, L. Caesarová
JVp012/12: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 56, L. Caesarová
JVp012/13: Tue 14:00–15:50 učebna 30, L. Caesarová
JVp012/14: Tue 9:00–10:50 učebna 58, L. Caesarová
JVp012/15: Thu 11:00–12:50 učebna 38, L. Caesarová
JVp012/16: Thu 11:00–12:50 učebna 2, K. Gratrix
JVp012/17: Tue 9:00–10:50 učebna 22, K. Gratrix
JVp012/19: Tue 14:00–15:50 učebna 62, K. Gratrix
JVp012/20: Thu 9:00–10:50 učebna 2, K. Gratrix
JVp012/21: Tue 11:00–12:50 učebna 22, K. Gratrix
JVp012/22: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 64, M. Slavíková

Prerequisites

JVp011 English for Teachers - A
A pass in SZ7BP_1AB1/JVp011 – English for teachers – A. (Úspěšně absolvovaný předmět SZ7BP_1AB1/JVp011 – Angličtina pro pedagogy – A.) The course is designed for students who are at least at the A2+ level of English and who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. They can also produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, and can read texts and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

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

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Course objectives

The aim of the course is to help students achieve B1 level knowledge of English by improving all language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) and systems of the language (grammar and vocabulary) through work with materials and participation in activities related to selected topics in education. The course also aims at developing the students' learner autonomy, language learning skills and general learning skills such as reflection and feedback by engaging them in regular practical activities outside the classroom.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students will:
be able to comprehend texts, audio recordings, and videos on selected topics in education (such as teaching methods & strategies, alternative schooling and teaching students with special needs) at B1 of the CEFR and produce a short summary (oral or written) of the materials;
be able to produce a short oral or written explanation of the concepts covered in the syllabus;
be able to participate in a conversation with their classmates on the aforementioned topics;
be able to express their opinions, agree and disagree in a polite manner;
have a good command of the following grammatical structures: present and past simple & continuous tenses, expressing future, present perfect simple & continuous, reported speech, relative clauses, pronouns and adverbs, selected verb patterns, first and second conditionals at B1 level of CEFR;
be able to use a selected specialist vocabulary related to the topics covered in the syllabus;
have a better awareness of language learning skills with emphasis on fostering learner autonomy;
be able to select relevant specialist vocabulary and learn it effectively;
have understood the importance of reflection in learning and improved their reflective skills through consistent writing of a learning log;
have understood the importance and basic principles of providing and receiving feedback on learning.

Syllabus

• Topics:
• 1) Teaching methods and strategies
• 2) Alternative schooling methods
• 3) Teaching students with special educational needs
• 4) School issues
• Grammar:
• 1) All tenses review (present, past, future)
• 2) Reported speech
• 3) Relative clauses, relative pronouns and adverbs
• 4) Present perfect
• 5) Verb patterns
• 6) Conditionas (first and second)

Literature

required literature
• https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/podzim2022/JVp012/?lang=en

Teaching methods

Main methods of teaching:
socratic method;
teacher instruction;
peer and group discussions;
group project;
listening, reading, writing;
short oral presentations;
learning centers;
grammar and vocabulary practice activities;
self-reflection & reflection on learning activities.

Assessment methods

Continuous assessment (70%):
language learning log
QuISes on vocabulary and grammar
independent grammar practice
podcast
alternative school poster presentation
final written reflection

Oral exam (30%):
reflecion on learning + discussion on a selected topic in education

In order to pass the course successfully, the student needs to pass the continuous assessment and the final exam. The student needs to reach a total of 65 % (45.5 points) and over and they can decide which tasks they choose to do so to be able to sit for the final exam.
The oral exam consists of two parts - part one is a reflective discussion over the student’s learning log, the second part is a pair discussion of a topic (assigned from a range of topics covering both English for Teachers A & English for Teachers B).
The student needs to score a total of 65 % (19 points) at the oral exam in order to pass it. The final grade is calculated from the maximum of 100 points.

Language of instruction

English

Follow-Up Courses

• JVp013 English for Teachers - C

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B1 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.

Teacher's information

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/podzim2022/JVp012/

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
  
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