AJ5414 Experiential Learning in Language Teaching at Secondary Schools

Faculty of Education
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bronislav Sobotka (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D.
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
AJ5414/01: Sat 24. 2. 8:30–13:30 učebna 6, Sat 24. 3. 8:30–13:30 učebna 6, B. Sobotka
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! AJB_ELLT Experiential Learning
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 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main goal of the course is to provide the students with the general theoretical background, easy to follow steps, practical examples and inspiration for those who might be considering to embark with their own students on a demanding but very rewarding journey of using experiential learning for English teaching.
Syllabus
  • The first block will consist of a presentation - introduction to basic theoretical background and the main principles of experiential learning and the possibility to experience these principles and activities followed by discussion Before the second block there will be reading assignments for students to do and the second block will consist of students´ experiential learning activities and feedback.
Literature
  • HANUŠ, Radek and Lenka CHYTILOVÁ. Zážitkově pedagogické učení. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2009, 192 s. ISBN 9788024728162. URL info
  • PELÁNEK, Radek. Příručka instruktora zážitkových akcí. Vydání 1. Praha: Portál, 2008, 205 stran. ISBN 9788073673536. info
  • BEARD, Colin and John P. WILSON. Experiential learning : a best practice handbook for educators and trainers. 2. ed. London: Kogan Page, 2006, v, 314. ISBN 9780749444891. info
  • MARTIN, Andy, Daniel FRANC and Daniela SOBKOVÁ ZOUNKOVÁ. Outdoor and experiential learning : an holistic and creative approach to programme design. London: Gower, 2004, xv, 198. ISBN 056608628X. info
Teaching methods
Presentation, discussion, preparation and presentation of an experiential learning activity, reading, active participation in activities
Assessment methods
attendance reading assignments presentation of an experiential learning activities in the second block course
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět bude realizován pokud se přihlásí alespoň 15 studentů.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin ve 2 blocích.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2018, recent)
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