Teaching systems and language skills language B - Spanish 3200-L2-NSSJBH

The aim of the course is to familiarise students with basic knowledge and practical skills in the methodology of teaching Spanish as a foreign language, preparing them for pedagogical practice and the future teaching profession.
The following topics will be discussed in class:
Techniques for teaching, consolidating and assessing vocabulary knowledge
Techniques for teaching, consolidating and assessing grammar
Techniques for teaching, consolidating and assessing mastery of pronunciation
Techniques for teaching, consolidating and assessing reading
Techniques for teaching, consolidating and assessing writing
Techniques for teaching, consolidating and assessing listening comprehension
Techniques for teaching, consolidating and assessing speaking
Creation, adaptation and use of textbooks and digital teaching materials.

Student’s time investment:
30 class hours;
15 hrs preparation;
5 hrs final assignment or test preparation.
In sum: 50 hrs, corresponding to 2 ECTS.

If classroom learning is impossible, the class will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.

Type of course

obligatory courses
pedagogical qualifications

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of general linguistic issues as well as basic concepts of didactics and glottodidactics is required, i.e. completion of the courses General Didactics and Introduction to Glottodidactics. General ability to use presentation tools and source materials, as well as to present orally and in writing the results of your own analytical work done outside the classroom.

Course coordinators

Marta Pérez Diaz
Katarzyna Wilk

Learning outcomes

In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands:
1. conventional and unconventional teaching methods, including activating methods and the project method, the process of learning by doing,.
2. the methodology of implementation of particular educational contents within the Spanish language classes - substantive and methodical solutions, good practices, adaptation of interactions to the needs and abilities of students with different potential and learning styles.
3. ways of organising the classroom space; didactic means (textbooks and educational packages), teaching aids

In terms of skills the graduate is able to:
1. create teaching situations for activity and language skills development
2. select classroom working methods and didactic aids, including information and communication technology.

In terms of social competence, the graduate is ready to:
1. develop students' cooperation skills
2. develop in students curiosity, activity and independence of cognition as well as logical and critical thinking
3. develop the habit of systematic learning through independent work.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria- in class

- Continuous assessment (preparation for class, reading of articles, preparation of microlectures)
Percentage of final grade: 40%
- Final exam: 60%

All tests and assignments are graded according to the following criteria:
0-59% = failed, (2.0)
60-67% = satisfactory (3.0)
68-75% = satisfactory plus (3.5)
76-83% = good (4.0)
84-91% = good plus (4.5)
92-98% = very good (5.0)
99-100% = very good! (5.0!)
Students are required to attend all the classes of the course. The allowed number of absences is 2 per 30 contact hours. When the number of allowed absences is exceeded, the student will be given extra-tasks aimed at making up the missing material from the classes.
Failing one part of the exam results in a failing grade from the entire exam in the summer exam session and the need to retake the exam in the same form during the retake exam session.

Bibliography

Gargallo, I. S., (2004) Vademecum para la formación de profesores: Enseńar espańol como segunda lengua (L2)/lengua extranjera (LE). Madrid: SGEL.

González Argüello, M.Vicenta et. al. (2022) Innovación y creatividad en el aula de español. Nuevas formas de entender la enseñanza de una lengua. Barcelona: Difusión.

Karpeta-Peć B. (2013). ''Otwarty, aktywny, samodzielny. Alternatywne formy pracy. Przewodnik dla nauczycieli języków obcych'', Fraszka Edukacyjna

Komorowska H. (2002). Metodyka nauczania języków obcych. Warszawa: Fraszka Edukacyjna.

Ruiz Campillo, J.P et. al. (2018). Enseñar gramática en el aula de español. Nuevas perspectivas y propuestas. Barcelona: Difusión.

Sans, N. (2017). Enseñar léxico en el aula de español. El poder de las palabras. Barcelona: Difusión.

Verdía, E. (2013)"Las Competencias clave del profesorado y la Parrilla del perfil del profesor de Idiomas (EPG): dos documentos de referencia para el desarrollo." Studia Iberystyczne 12: 295-314.

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