AJU2301 Classroom observation

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Nicola Catherine Fořtová, B.A., M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dorota Egerlová (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Fantová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Linda Nepivodová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Wednesday 14:00–15:40 G22
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields 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
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is twofold. First, to provide an introduction to the basics of classroom teaching such as classroom management and lesson staging through classroom observation. Second, to introduce observation as a tool for professional development. Through a combination of live lesson observations in schools, and practical face-to-face instruction, students observe, analyse and reflect on elements of lessons and learner/teacher behaviour in order to prepare them for their own classroom practice.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will be able to: 1. Identify areas necessary to manage a class successfully, including giving instructions, monitoring, seating arrangement and interaction patterns, use of L1 and giving feedback. 2. Analyse and reflect on lessons from the perspective of classroom management and teacher/learner behaviour. 3. See the benefits of and use classroom observation as a tool for their own professional development.
Syllabus
  • 1. Observation of 6 English language lessons and completion of observation tasks at schools. 2. Analysis of and reflection on observed lessons through face-to-face class discussion. 3. Team-teaching 6 English language lessons under supervision with specific focus on classroom management.
Literature
    required literature
  • Wajnryb, R. (1992). Classroom Observation Tasks: A Resource Book for Language Teachers and Trainers. Cambridge: CUP.
  • Eyster, R.H., & Martin, C. (2010). Successful Classroom Management: Real-World, Time-Tested Techniques for the Most Important Skill Set Every Teacher Needs. USA: Sourcebooks, Inc.
    recommended literature
  • Harmer, J. (2007). The practice of English Language Teaching. Harlow: Longman.
  • O’leary, M. (2014). Classroom Observation: a guide to the effective observation of teaching and learning. UK: Routledge.
  • Gower, R., Phillips, D., & Walters, S. (2005). Teaching Practice Handbook. Oxford: Macmillan.
Teaching methods
Classroom observation, discussion, peer teaching
Assessment methods
Compulsory attendance for all face-to-face sessions, compulsory observation of six live English lessons at a school, including completion of an observation tasks and a lesson summary, analysis and evaluation after each observation. Each observation will be complemented by teaching another lesson by student teachers under supervision, and a reflective essay. Reading selected chapters from the compulsory reading.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
Teacher's information
https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf2/course/view.php?id=642
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022.
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