JVp015 English for Special Educators - A

Faculty of Education
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (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
JVp015/02: Tue 9:00–10:50 učebna 51, M. Slavíková
JVp015/04: Wed 14:00–15:50 učebna 59, M. Slavíková
JVp015/05: Wed 9:00–10:50 učebna 56, M. Slavíková
JVp015/06: Thu 11:00–12:50 učebna 58, M. Slavíková
JVp015/10: Tue 15:00–16:50 učebna 59, M. Slavíková
Prerequisites
JVp001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JVk001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JV001 Entrance Test A2 - English
A pass in JVp001 Vstupní test A2 – AJ.
Students enrolling on the course are expected to have a good A2+ level of English or higher (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
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
there are 8 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course English for Special Educators A is to develop harmoniously students’ language and professional skills through a series of tasks to be completed throughout the semester. The tasks are set at the B1 level (CEFR) and target the following areas: - Use of English - Awareness of the language-learning process - Formal email writing - Presenting and giving feedback - Listening and discussion - Specialist vocabulary.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to: - understand specialist vocabulary connected to the topic of education and their field of study; - introduce themselves/their field of study/professional goals; -share their ideas and discuss different issues associated with the topic of special needs education; - show a good command of selected grammar structures at the B1 level of the CEFR; - develop as active and aware learners.
Syllabus
  • English for Special Educators A Topics: 1)Language Learning 2)CZ system of education 3)Intro to special needs education terminology and etiquette 4) Sensory impairments 5) Physical/orthopedic impairments 6) Specific Learning Disorders + ADHD 7) Intellectual disability and ASD 8) Speech and Language Impairments 9) Behavioral and emotional disorders
Literature
    required literature
  • E-learning resources in IS.MUNI.CZ
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 300 s. ISBN 0521559286. info
  • NAYLOR, Helen and Raymond MURPHY. Essential grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996, 106 s. ISBN 052146997X. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521532892. info
    not specified
  • Hashemi, Louise. Cambridge Practice Tests for PET 1. Cambridge University Press,
  • Cambridge preliminary English Test 1 - 5. Cambridge University Press.
  • CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
Teaching methods
The 100-minute weekly seminars serve to develop students' language skills and competencies. We also work on the specific sub-skills needed to complete the course tasks. Classroom activities include pair and group work, pair/group/class discussions, videos for listening comprehension, grammar quizzes, vocabulary practice, and more.
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only 2 unexcused absences allowed) 2) Preparation for each class (if a student is not prepared to participate in the class activities = absence) 3) Complete all tasks and gain a minimum of 70 % of the total points (49 out of 70 points). - Language Learning Journey (14 points) - 8 Grammar quizzes (8 points) - 2 Vocabulary quizzes (6 points) - Formal email (5 points) - Presentation (15 points) - Peer feedback on the presentation x2 (8 points) - Video mediation (14 points)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Jazykový kurz na úrovni B1 SERRJ (není určen pro začátečníky).
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Podmínkou zápisu je úspěšné absolvování předmětu JVp001. Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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