PdF:AJ1404 Basics of English Methodology - Course Information

AJ1404 Basics of English Methodology 4

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ailsa Marion Randall, M.A. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, 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

AJ1404/KombiSem01: Fri 21. 2. 13:00–15:50 učebna 10, Fri 28. 2. 13:00–15:50 učebna 10, Fri 7. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 10, Fri 14. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 10, Fri 21. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 10, Fri 28. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 10, J. Chocholatá, L. Podroužková
AJ1404/PrezSem01: Tue 18. 2. 16:00–18:50 učebna 54, Tue 25. 2. 16:00–18:50 učebna 54, Tue 4. 3. 16:00–18:50 učebna 54, Tue 11. 3. 16:00–18:50 učebna 54, Tue 18. 3. 16:00–18:50 učebna 54, Tue 25. 3. 16:00–18:50 učebna 54, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall
AJ1404/PrezSem02: Thu 20. 2. 13:00–15:50 učebna 51, Thu 27. 2. 13:00–15:50 učebna 51, Thu 6. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 51, Thu 13. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 51, Thu 20. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 51, Thu 27. 3. 13:00–15:50 učebna 51, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall
AJ1404/PrezSem03: Wed 19. 2. 16:00–18:50 učebna 53, Wed 26. 2. 16:00–18:50 učebna 53, Wed 5. 3. 16:00–18:50 učebna 53, Wed 12. 3. 16:00–18:50 učebna 53, Wed 19. 3. 16:00–18:50 učebna 53, Wed 26. 3. 16:00–18:50 učebna 53, J. Chocholatá, A. Randall

Prerequisites (in Czech)

AJ1102 Practical Language 1B || AJ2102 Practical Language 1B

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 12 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

Students will:
- study principles of teaching skills based on the concept of communicative approach in foreign language teaching;
- try individual methods and techniques via micro-teaching and will assess their effectivity;
- choose, critically evaluate and adopt teaching as well as authentic materials for their lessons;
- study different types of assessment and assessment tools;
- use their teaching portfolios to reflect their professional development.

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to:
- use methods and techniques of teaching skills based on communicative approach in their teaching practice;
- defend the usage of the methods and techniques referring to theoretical recourses;
- choose, critically evaluate and adopt teaching as well as authentic materials for their lessons;
- recognize the reasons for their learners' assessment and choose an appropriate assessment type for different purposes;
- choose and use different types of assessment tools appropriate for diagnosing learners' progress;
- create teaching portfolio during the whole semester;
- use the teaching portfolio to reflect their professional development.

Syllabus

• 1 Creative procedures in language teaching.
• 2 Listening strategies.
• 3 Preparing and analyzing a listening test from the point of view of methodology and language.
• 4 Speaking.
• 5 Speaking: interaction.
• 6 Reading: text analysis. Teacher profile (written assessment).
• 7 Reading: reading strategies including development of extensive reading.
• 8 Writing as a process.
• 9 Giving feedback to writing.
• 10 Integrating skills while preparing for a lesson.
• 11 Basic ways of evaluation and assessment. Learner profile (written assignment).
• 12 Alternative assessment tools. Analysis and evaluation of a portfolio.

Literature

recommended literature
• Puppin, L. (2007). A Paradigm Shift: From Paper-and-Pencil Tests to Performance-Based Assessment. English Teaching Forum, 4.
• HARMER, Jeremy. How to teach English : new edition. Harlow: Longman, 2007, 288 s. ISBN 9781405853026. info
• SCRIVENER, Jim. Learning teaching : a guidebook for English language teachers. 2nd ed. Oxford: Macmillan, 2005, 431 s. ISBN 1405013990. info
• LEMLECH, Johanna Kasin. Classroom management : methods and techniques for elementary and secondary teachers. 3rd ed. Prospect Heights: Waveland Press, 1999, xv, 383. ISBN 1577660331. info
• UR, Penny. A course in language teaching : practice and theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996, xiii, 375. ISBN 0-521-44994-4. info

Teaching methods

Learning centres, dialogue journals, discussions

Assessment methods

Assessment for this course is based on a 100 point scale:
Participation 20 points
Journal 20 points
Facilitator 20 points
One assignment for PL 20 points
One assignment for Methodology 20 points
TOTAL 100 points
A minimum achievement of 70% of the total 100 points is needed to get the credit.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: kombinované studium: výuka v blocích.

Teacher's information

https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1521
If students are away on a semester abroad, they should complete all the requirements except the attendance. Moodle course for daily students: https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1521 Moodle course for combined students: https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3172 In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning but not for cheating. It is acceptable to use AI for brainstorming ideas, basic proofreading, and suggestions for improvement. It is unacceptable to have a text generated, translated or reformulated. Remember to acknowledge all innovative ideas that are not yours. For generated ideas, use in-text citations. At the end of each assignment, state how you worked/did not work with AI. When in doubt, consult your teacher.

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