PdF:AJB_SLD Specific Learning Difficulties - Course Information

AJB_SLD Teaching English to Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties

Extent and Intensity

0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Dr. Rita Chalmers Collins (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Petra Hoydenová

Timetable

Wed 16:10–16:55 učebna 41

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

• Teacher Training in Foreign Languages - English Language (programme PdF, B-SPE)
• Studies to Extend Teaching Qualification for Primary Schools (programme PdF, C-CV, specialization English Language)
• Lower Secondary School and Language School Teacher Training in English Language (programme PdF, N-ZS)
• Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Foreign Languages - English (programme PdF, B-ZS)

Course objectives

This course will examine theories and techniques for teaching English as a foreign language to learners with specific learning disabilities. Information, resources and examples of teaching methods used in the United States will be provided. Students will examine ways to integrate practices into integrated classroom settings.

Syllabus

• This class meets twice at the faculty. Other work will be done individually using distance technology. The course will include exercises, lecture, group activities and a dialogue forum. Students will complete an annotated bibliography and a group presentation. Articles will be posted on Moodle for supplemental reading. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. To provide an overview of special educational theories and teaching methods 2. To develop an accessible resource base of literature and materials 3. To give students an opportunity to synthesize American and Czech practices in working with this specific population of learners 4. To allow students to use English communication in one-to-one, small group and whole class situations while discussing pedagogical practices.

Literature

• Articles on Moodle at course site

Assessment methods (in Czech)

Attendance is required at both sessions (30 September and 12 January). Students will also be required to participate in on-line forum and complete all assignments.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.

Teacher's information

http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2006, recent)
  
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