JVk013 English for Special Educators I

Faculty of Education
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1.3. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (seminar tutor)
Bc. Lenka Caesarová, MA (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Gratrix (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Mirjana Georgieva Slavíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JVk013/T01: Sun 21. 1. to Fri 31. 5. Wed 17:30–19:00 Virtuální místnost, P. Svobodová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
JVk013/01: Fri 23. 2. 17:00–19:50 učebna 59, Fri 8. 3. 14:00–16:50 učebna 52, Fri 15. 3. 14:00–16:50 učebna 52, Fri 19. 4. 13:00–15:50 učebna 4, Fri 3. 5. 14:00–16:50 učebna 56, M. Slavíková
JVk013/02: Fri 23. 2. 17:00–19:50 učebna 55, Fri 8. 3. 14:00–16:50 učebna 54, Fri 15. 3. 14:00–16:50 učebna 27, Fri 19. 4. 13:00–15:50 učebna 7, Fri 3. 5. 14:00–16:50 učebna 54, K. Gratrix
JVk013/03: Fri 23. 2. 17:00–19:50 učebna 11, Fri 8. 3. 14:00–16:50 učebna 53, Fri 15. 3. 14:00–16:50 učebna 54, Fri 19. 4. 13:00–15:50 učebna 2, Fri 3. 5. 14:00–16:50 učebna 11, A. Bízková Doleželová
Prerequisites
JVk001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JVp001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JV001 Entrance Test A2 - English
Students enrolling on the course are expected to be at least at A2+ level of English or higher (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
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
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Course objectives
The aim of the course English for Special Educators I is to develop harmoniously students’ language and professional skills through a series of tasks to be completed throughout the semester. The tasks are set at the B1 level (CEFR) and target the following areas: - Use of English and specialist vocabulary - Awareness of the language-learning process - Formal email writing - Presenting and giving feedback - Understanding a specialist video and commenting on it.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to: understand spoken as well as written specialist language at B1 level of the CEFR; successfully participate in a spoken interaction dealing with relevant special needs issues; show a good command of selected grammar structures and specialist vocabulary at B1 level of the CEFR; introduce themselves/their field of study/professional goals; present an activity to colleagues.
Syllabus
  • SP4BK_CJAJ English for Special Educators
  • Topics: Education in Czechia, Introduction to Special Needs Terminology, Sensory Impairments, Intellectual Impairment and ASD, Speech and Language Disorders, Specific Learning Difficulties and ADHD, Behavioral Disorders/Physical Impairment
Literature
    required literature
  • E-learning resources in IS.MUNI.CZ -Studijní materiály předmětu SP4BK_CJAJ - Učební materiály
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 300 s. ISBN 0521559286. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. info
  • BEAUMONT, Digby and Colin GRANGER. The Heinemann English grammar. Edited by Ken Singleton. Oxford: Heinemann, 1998, vi, 352. ISBN 0435292196. info
    not specified
  • Hashemi, Louise. Cambridge Practice Tests for PET 1. Cambridge University Press,
  • Cambridge preliminary English Test 1 - 5. Cambridge University Press.
  • McCARTHY, Michael a Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. 1. vyd.: Cambridge. CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521689397.
Teaching methods
This course is a combination of 5 consultations during the semester and self-study. The class activities and tasks seek to develop students' language skills and competencies. Some of the activities are class and group discussions, vocabulary practice, mind mapping, opinion and information sharing, giving arguments, etc.
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: 1) Active participation in the consultations (only 1 absence is allowed) 2) Careful preparation for each consultation 3) Students must complete all the tasks during the semester and gain at least 70% of the total points (49 out of 70 points). - Language learning journey (10 points) - Grammar ROPOTs (5x = 5 points) - Vocabulary ROPOTs (5x = 5 points) - Formal email (5 points) - Recorded presentation (15 points) - Reaction to a colleague's presentation (2x = 4 points) - Shared good practice demonstration (10 points) - Discussion forum post and reaction (16 points) 4) Oral exam - students need to gain at least 70 % to pass the exam (21 out of 30 points) - Introduction - Reflection on the language learning journey and the tasks - Special needs issue of personal interest - Article mediation
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Jazykový kurz není určen pro začátečníky.
The course is taught annually.
General note: Zápis vyžaduje úspěšné absolvování vstupního testu JVk001 (obvykle v lednu). Výuka probíhá v angličtině. Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B1.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 15 hodin.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis vyžaduje úspěšné absolvování Vstupního testu JVk001 (obvykle v lednu). Výuka probíhá v angličtině a kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B1.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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