A2BK_ZAD4 Basics of English Methodology 4

Faculty of Education
Spring 2008
Extent and Intensity
0/0/24. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Naděžda Vojtková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Petra Hoydenová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
A2BP_SOZK Complex Exam || A2BK_SOZK Complex Exam || A2BP_POZK Qualifying Exam
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
Students will have hands on experience in using various methods and techniques of TEFL. They will cover the basic principles of teaching and developing language skills and systems, they will consider the differences in teaching various levels and age groups, they will choose and evaluate materials for their lessons and they will learn how to give feedback to their prospective students and peers. The modes of delivery will include: reading assignments model,analysis, reflection loop input The practical tasks will include: compiling the teaching portfolio planning a lesson microteaching The participants will be expected to reflect on their teaching and learning experience based on the EPOSTL (European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages) and they will react to some issues in writing. The course will be closely connected with the Practical language course and some tasks will be integrated.
Syllabus
  • 1. Analysing errors, error correction 2. Assessment evaluation, testing 3. Teaching different age groups, mixed ability classes 4. Long and short term planning 5. Classroom language 6. Further professional development
Literature
  • UR, Penny. A course in language teaching : practice and theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996, xiii, 375. ISBN 0-521-44994-4. info
  • HARMER, Jeremy. The practice of English language teaching. New edition. London: Longman, 1991, 296 s. ISBN 0582046564. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
- active participation in sessions (if less than 50% attendance, see the teacher) - profile of a student (written assignment 1) - comparison of coursebooks (written assignment 2)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 24 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023.
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