English language teaching methodology for secondary schools 4100-IIMDPANG
The course focuses on teaching students how to plan and conduct lessons of English as a foreign language in Polish secondary schools and with adult learners. The course emphasizes methods, principles and techniques of teaching grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation and developing language skills in this age group. In addition, the course pays attention to the preparation of relevant and up-to-date teaching materials using modern technologies, including generative AI. It also emphasizes the role of teacher talk and teacher presence in classroom management. Techniques for presenting new language material and providing students with constructive feedback are discussed. During the course, students also become familiar with the core curriculum for the third stage of education.
Prerequisites (description)
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Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands:
K_W21 the core curriculum for teaching English and, optionally, French or German at the third educational stage and language teaching requirements in higher education
Skills: the graduate is able to:
K_U02 individually plan and implement, using also communication and information techniques, typical and innovative projects connected with teaching foreign languages in secondary schools, vocational schools, in adult and higher education and in other educational institutions involved in teaching foreign languages
S_U03 evaluate and conduct a critical analysis of the quality of foreign language teaching and, optionally, the quality of teaching social studies; diagnose the needs, abilities and potential of every learner, as well as design and implement individually tailored teaching and educational programs
S_U04 apply the assumptions and requirements of the core curriculum for teaching English and, optionally, French or German at the third educational stage, and the requirements for language teaching in higher education
K_U07 assess the suitability of a variety of methods, procedures and best
K_U11 apply ethical standards in all of the activities undertaken, identify and analyse ethical dilemmas in the academic, educational, care-giving and therapeutic aspects of their profession
K_U24 using their well-developed organisational skills, plan and carry out tasks related to the teaching of foreign languages at the third educational stage and in higher and adult education
K_U28 animate the work of the learner and promote independence in knowledge acquisition, inspiring a positive approach to life-long learning and responsibility in making educational and professional decisions
Social competences: the graduate is prepared to:
K_K02 critically reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training, consult experts in case of difficulties
K_K08 correctly identify and resolve dilemmas associated with the teaching profession
K_K12 communicate with people who come from various milieus and who are in different emotional states; resolve conflicts through dialogue and creating a good atmosphere both in and outside of the classroom
K_K13 see the importance of behaving in a professional manner and reflect on the ethical issues raised in the teaching profession, as well as develop professionally and support the ethos of the teaching profession
Assessment criteria
To obtain credit and complete the course with a positive result the student is obliged to:
1) attend all classes - the limit of unexcused absences is 1,
2) prepare for and actively participate in real-life and online asynchronic classes ,
3) complete all the assigned tasks according to the instructions and within the designated deadlines,
4) complete the "micro-teaching assignment" - a simulation of a fragment of a lesson during offline classes,
The final grade for the course is the grade from the"micro-teaching assignment" corrected to include and reflect the student;s activity during offline classes.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
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Term 2023L:
McGregor, D., & Cartwright, L. Exploring language assessment and testing: Language in action. Routledge introductions to applied linguistics. Routledge. |
Notes
Term 2023L:
In the summer semester 2022/2023, classes are conducted in a blended learning mode: |
Additional information
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