Overview of English teaching approaches and methods 2300-GPTE-CM1-OofET
The following issues are discussed during the course:
• the beginning of foreign language teaching (J.A. Komensky);
• first methods of English language teaching (Grammar Translation Method, Direct Method, Audiolingual Method);
• Cognitive Approach in foreign language teaching (N.Chomsky);
• humanistic approach in foreign language teaching;
• selected non-conventional methods (TPR, Silent Way, Suggestopedia);
• Communicative Approach in contemporary English language teaching;
• new discoveries in neuroscience and foreign language teaching.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completing the course student:
- possesses the knowledge about both conventional and non-conventional methods of ELT;
- possesses the basic knowledge about the theory of language and the theory of learning/teaching within each method;
- knows how to implement the discussed methods in particular language groups.
Abilities
On completing the course student:
- evaluates the usefulness of given method in the teaching situation;
- is able to select the elements of particular methods for given groups;
- explains the differences in various approaches and methods while teaching receptive and productive skills;
- explains differences in various approaches and methods while teaching vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Social competences:
On completing the course student:
- shares her/his knowledge and reflections about various methods of ELT with other teachers;
- analyses and critically assesses the possibilities of implementing the methods in various language groups
Assessment criteria
Forms of work:
lecture, discussion, self - work
Requirements:
1. Systematic reading of compulsory literature.
2. Active participation in discussions during the classes.
3. 2 absences allowed
4. Final test at the end of the semester.
Completed Portfolio tasks
Bibliography
Books
1. Asher, J. (1996) Learning another language through actions: the complete teacher’s guidebook. (5th ed.). Los Gatos, CA: Sky Oaks Productions
2. Brown, H.D. (2000) (4th ed.). Principles of Language learning & Teaching. Longman
3. Harmer, J. (2008) The Practice of English Language Teaching: Pearson Longman.
4. Howatt, A.P.R. (1984). A History of English Language Teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
5. Lightbown, P.M., Spada, N. (2006), How Languages are Learned: An introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition. Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers
6. Richards, J.C., Rodgers, T.S. (2005) Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
7. Scrivener, J. (2010) Learning Teaching: Macmillan Books for Teachers.
Internet resources
1. european-science.com/jaelt/article/download/281/pdf
2. http://www.kendallhunt.com/uploadedFiles/Kendall_Hunt/Content/Higher_Education/Uploads/CH11_Zainuddin_3e.pdf
3. http://www.academia.edu/7953807/Though_this_be_madness_yet_theres_method_ology_int_some_reflections_on_the_teaching_of_English_to_foreign_students
4. http://www.tau.ac.il/~agass/joseph-papers/chomsky.pdf
5. http://www.cambridge.org/other_files/downloads/esl/booklets/Richards-Communicative-Language.pdf
6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiTsduRreug
7. http://www.tpr-world.com/
8. http://calebgattegno.org/teaching-languages/168-teaching-foreign-languages-in-schools-the-silent-way.html
9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX4JFEUgqlg
10. http://www.pearsonhighered.com/samplechapter/0131579061.pdf
Additional information
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