AJB_TWHC Teaching Writing to Young Learners

Faculty of Education
Spring 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Rita Chalmers Collins (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Naděžda Vojtková
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course covers how to use writing methods and activities for young English language learners (upper basic and secondary school level). Often writing is viewed as a supplemental activity in foreign language classes while it should be a vital aspect of language exploration and acquisition. In this class, students will have opportunities to learn various writing methods, to enhance their own writing and to experiment with teaching activities for writing skills.
Syllabus
  • A. General overview of Writing in the EFL context
  • B. Integrating writing with the curriculum
  • c. The Writing Process
  • D. Structured writing methods
  • E. Self-Publishing
  • F. Writing with a Purpose
  • G. Unstructured writing
  • H. Technology and writing
Literature
  • Materials for the course will be posted on Moodlinka
  • ZINSSER, William. On writing well : the classic guide to writing nonfiction. 30th anniversary ed., 7th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2006, xiii, 321. ISBN 0060891548. info
  • HADFIELD, Jill and Charles HADFIELD. Writing games :a collection of writing games and creative activities for low intermediate to advanced students of English. Illustrated by Juliette Nicholson - Clyde Pearson - Bob Warburton. Walton-on-Thames: Nelson, 1990, viii, 30 s. ISBN 0-17-555898-1. info
  • JOLLY, David. Writing tasks :an authentic-task approach to individual writing needs : teacher's book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984, vi, 170 s. ISBN 0-521-28972-6. info
Teaching methods
This class uses a variety of methods including mini-lecture, group discussions, presentations, and projects on Moodlinka.
Assessment methods
Class attendance and online work throughout the semester on Moodlinka are compulsory. Students will also be required to complete a writing notebook to be turned in at the final class session.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Note related to how often the course is taught: 2 dopolední bloky, v pondělí 15.2. a pátek 14.5. 8 - 13 hod.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 1 hodina.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2010.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2010, recent)
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