English language teaching methodology for higher education 4100-IIIMDPANGSW
Higher education didactics course is designed to prepare students to work as academic teachers at the university level and to conduct research-based teaching. The course will equip students with knowledge and skills in designing and conducting foreign language classes and teaching a given subject in a foreign language, as well as with methods of transferring, organizing knowledge and developing skills and competencies adequate to a given school and field of study. The aim of the course is to develop students' system of values that allow them to become professionally independent in the future and develop the skills of lifelong learning. Students develop the ability to think independently and critically as well as the flexibility of their own point of view and their own perspective on reality. Students also raise awareness of the principles of the teacher's work ethics. The course is supplemented by the teaching practice aimed at shaping teaching competencies at the university.
Term 2023Z:
Higher education didactics course is designed to prepare students to work as academic teachers at the university level and to conducting research-based teaching. The course will equip students with knowledge and skills in designing and conducting foreign language classes and teaching a given subject in a foreign language, as well as with methods of transferring, organizing knowledge and developing skills and competencies adequate to a given school and field of study. The aim of the course is to develop students' system of values that allow them to become professionally independent in the future and develop the skills of lifelong learning. Students develop the ability to think independently and critically as well as the flexibility of their own point of view and their own perspective on reality. Students also raise awareness of the principles of the teacher's work ethics. The course is supplemented by the teaching practice aimed at shaping teaching competencies at the university. |
Prerequisites (description)
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Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
S_W04 - a methodology for performing tasks based on educational research, standards, procedures, and good practices used in educational institutions, universities, and institutions related to teaching foreign languages
S_W09 - various participants of educational, care, cultural, and aid activities, inclusive education, as well as ways of implementing the principles of inclusion
S_W10 - methodology of performing typical tasks based on educational research, standards, procedures used in various areas of pedagogical activity
S_W11 - in an in-depth degree the recipients (entities) of education, and methods of diagnosing their needs and assessing the quality of educational services based on educational research
Skills: the graduate is able to
S_U03 - evaluate and critically analyze the quality of foreign language teaching; diagnose the needs, possibilities, and abilities of each student as well as design and implement individualized education and upbringing programs
S_U06 - to the extent necessary, apply legal provisions relating to educational institutions, in particular, these concerned with teaching foreign languages
S_U07 - assess the suitability of various methods, procedures, and good practices to carry out tasks and solve problems related to foreign language teaching, and select and apply the appropriate procedures
S_U11 - use ethical principles and norms in the undertaken activity, perceive and analyze ethical dilemmas; predict the effects of specific educational, care, and therapeutic activities
S_U12 - formulate and test hypotheses in order to make a critical analysis of your own actions and identify possible areas requiring changes in future action
S_U14 - plan the course and program of language education adapted to the full spectrum of recipients in the social environment, various areas of economic, scientific, and social life
S_U24 - using advanced organizational skills, plan and implement tasks related to teaching foreign languages at the third stage of education, in higher education, and in adult education
Social competence: the graduate is prepared to
S_K02 - critical reflection on the level of their knowledge and skills, continuous professional training and personal development, self-assessment of their own competencies and improvement of skills, setting directions for their own development and education, consulting experts in the event of difficulties with solving the problem on their own
S_K13 - recognizing the importance of behaving in a professional manner, reflecting on ethical issues, and adhering to the principles of ethics of the teaching profession, as well as developing its achievements and maintaining the ethos of the teaching profession
Assessment criteria
Students' progress in learning is documented and assessed on an ongoing basis. The methods of ongoing control are, for example, test/ quiz, tasks on the platform, projects and presentations, assessment of class activity - e.g. participation in discussions.
The necessary condition for getting credit for this course is:
- obtaining positive grades from the tests and onsite and online assignments,,
- timely completion of tasks on the CKC UW platform,
- preparation and active participation in classes (e.g. knowledge of the recommended readings and materials, participation in discussions, presentations related to the topic of classes),
- presence during face-to-face classes (1 absence is allowed).
The final grade for the subject is a weighted average:
- test grades (verified learning outcomes: S_W04, S_W09, S_W10, S_W11, S_U06, S_U07, S_U14, S_K07, S_K13)
- grades for online and offline tasks - depending on the type and difficulty of the task (verified learning outcomes: S_W04, S_W09, S_W10, S_W11, S_U03, S_U06, S_U07, S_U11, S_U12, S_U14, S_U24, S_K02, S_K13).
Grading scale:
95-100% - 5
90-94% - 5-
85-89% - 4+
80-84% - 4
75-79% - 4-
70-74% - 3+
65-69% - 3
60-64% - 3-
0-59% - 2
Criteria for evaluating tasks on the platform (may vary depending on the nature of the task):
- timely execution of the task,
- compliance with the instructions,
- completeness,
- content organization,
- quality of argumentation/justification,
- insight and quality of comments (e.g. to posts and tasks of other course participants)
Practical placement
The course is complemented by teaching practice (30h) at the university level.
Bibliography
Compulsory literature (selected excerpts from the items below):
Kozimor-King, M. L., & Chin, J. (2018). Learning from each other: Refining the practice of teaching in higher education. University of California Press.
Petty, G. (2009). Teaching today. A practical guide (4th ed). Nelson Thornes.
Campbell, A., & Norton, L. (Eds.). (2007). Learning, teaching and assessing in higher education. Developing reflective practice. Learning Matters.
Students are required to read/familiarize themselves with the didactic materials posted on the platform or provided for classes by the lecturer. These are articles, chapters, studies, and electronic materials (e.g. presentations, videos).
Optional literature:
Talbert, R., & Sterling, V. (2017). Flipped learning: A guide for higher education faculty. Stylus Publishing.
Vaughan, N. D., Garrison, D. R., & Cleveland-Innes, M. (2013). Teaching in blended learning environments: Creating and sustaining communities of inquiry. AU Press.
Petty, G. (2015). Nowoczesne nauczanie. Praktyczne wskazówki i techniki dla nauczycieli, wykładowców i szkoleniowców. Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne.
Notes
Term 2023Z:
The course is conducted in a mixed mode - in the classroom (14h) and remotely (16h) - using the "Kampus" platform of CKC UW. |
Additional information
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