ZS1MK_AD4A Methodology of English Language 1 - AJ

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Šárka Cox (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
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
ZS1MK_AD4A/01: Fri 24. 9. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 1. 10. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 8. 10. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 15. 10. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 22. 10. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 29. 10. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 5. 11. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 12. 11. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 19. 11. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 26. 11. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 3. 12. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 10. 12. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Š. Cox
Prerequisites
ZS1BK_ASZK Qualifying Exam || ZS1BP_ASZK Qualifying Exam
Parallel attendance in ZS1MK_AT4A
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
Course objectives
Student will get acquainted with specific needs of young language learners. Different literature for students will be recommended. Student will read articles related to the topics. At the end of the course students will be able to design adequate types of activities for young learners. Throughout the semester students are encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks.
Learning outcomes
Students are able to -- conduct lessons in English and use classroom English in different stages of the lesson -- simplify classroom instructions and reformulate them with respect to their pupils' age and language development --reflect on their teaching, examine their experience and use it for evaluation and action --give and get feedback, react positively to feedback and act accordingly --plan suitable activities for their pupils and instruct them in the target language
Syllabus
  • 1 The young language learner 2 Teacher 3 Motivation 4 Classroom management and classroom language 5 Lesson planning 6 Coursebook evaluation 7 Language System 8 Teaching listening
Literature
  • SLATTERY, Mary and Jane R. WILLIS. English for primary teachers : a handbook of activities and classroom language. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, 148 s. ISBN 0194375633. info
  • PHILLIPS, Sarah. Young learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993, 182 s. ISBN 0194371956. info
  • BREWSTER, Jean, Gail ELLIS and Denis GIRARD. The primary English teacher's guide. London: Penguin Books, 1992, 238 s. ISBN 0-14-081359-4. info
  • DUNN, Opal. Developing English with young learners. London: Macmillan, 1991, 104 s. ISBN 0-333-35335-8. info
  • SCOTT, Wendy A and Lisbeth H. YTREBERG. Teaching English to children [Scott, 1991]. 2nd ed. London: Longman, 1991, 115 s. ISBN 0-582-74606-X. info
Teaching methods
workshop, microteaching, class discussions, homework, reading
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: 1 Active participation in seminars. One absence is allowed. 2 Portfolio. 3 Two reflective letters 4 Contributions to the Moodlinka course forum. 5 Teaching practice: observations. Type of completion: seminar
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
General note: Informace k zápisu jsou v Informacích učitele v sylabu.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020.
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