Teaching systems and language skills language B - Russian 3200-L2-NSSJBR
The main aim of the course is to introduce students to the topics related to foreign language teaching (based on the example of Russian). Students will be able to learn about the history of foreign language teaching as well as familiarise themselves with the most important concepts in foreign language didactics, etc. Moreover, they will learn about the issues related to the preparation of lessons, textbooks and other materials, as well as methods of testing and assessment. In order to obtain final credits, students will prepare presentations (projects) on selected practical issues.
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The aim of the course is to consolidate the knowledge and teaching skills of students in the field of methodology of teaching Russian as During the classes, issues such as: |
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
The student
1. has the knowledge about the essence of the theory of language and the relationship between theory and language data on the example of basic theories (structural, pragmatic or cognitive (K_W01);
2. has the knowledge about the methods of collecting, analysing, formulating and testing hypotheses and comparing linguistic data (K_W02);
3. has the knowledge of basic terminology used in glottodidactics (K_W03).
Skills:
The student
1. can prepare and present a presentation on a selected topic (K_U02);
2. can read and interpret texts themselves to write a short research project in English (under the supervision)(K_U03).
Social competence:
The student
1. works in a group to achieve common goals, showing initiative, flexibility, good organisation of work and time discipline (K_K02);
2. carries out self-reflection and draws conclusions on improving one’s skills, looking for optimal solutions (K_K01).
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands:
D.1.W4 – the subject-specific, didactic, and educational competences of a teacher, including the need for professional development (also through the use of information and communication technologies), the need to adapt communication methods to students’ developmental level, and to stimulate learners’ cognitive activity, including the creation of didactic situations; the importance of the teacher’s authority and the principles of teacher–student interaction during lessons; moderating interactions between students; the teacher’s role as a promoter of knowledge; and the importance of cooperating in the educational process with students’ parents or guardians, school staff, and the broader community.
D.1.W5 – conventional and unconventional teaching methods, including activating methods and the project method; learning through action, discovery, or scientific inquiry, as well as students’ research work; and the principles of selecting teaching methods appropriate for a given subject or type of class.
D.1.W6 – the methodology of implementing specific curriculum content within a subject or class, including substantive and methodological solutions, good practices, adapting instruction to the needs and abilities of students or groups of students with different learning potentials and styles; typical subject-related learner errors, their role, and ways of using them in the teaching process.
D.1.W8 – ways of organizing classroom space with consideration for universal design principles; teaching aids (textbooks and educational packages), educational resources — selecting and using materials, including electronic and foreign-language resources; educational uses of media and information and communication technologies; computational thinking in solving problems within the taught subject or classes; the need to search for, adapt, and create electronic educational resources and design multimedia.
D.1.W9 – teaching methods relevant to the subject taught or classes conducted, as well as the importance of shaping attitudes of responsible and critical use of digital media and respect for intellectual property rights.
D.1.W10 – the role of diagnosis, monitoring, and assessment in teaching; types of assessment: ongoing, mid-term, and end-of-year assessment, internal and external evaluation; the functions of assessment.
D.1.W11 – final examinations at a given educational stage and ways of constructing tests, quizzes, and other tools useful in assessing students within the taught subject.
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to:
D.1.U5 – create didactic situations that foster students’ activity, develop their interests, and promote knowledge.
D.1.U7 – select classwork methods and teaching aids, including ICT tools, that activate students and address their diverse educational needs.
D.1.U8 – evaluate students’ work completed in class and at home in a substantive, professional, and reliable manner.
D.1.U9 – design a test to assess specific student skills.
D.1.U10 – identify typical learner errors characteristic of the subject or type of class and use them in the teaching process.
D.1.U11 – conduct an initial diagnosis of a student’s skills.
In terms of social competences, the graduate is ready to:
D.1.K1 – adapt working methods to students’ needs and diverse learning styles.
D.1.K4 – promote responsible and critical use of digital media as well as respect for intellectual property rights.
D.1.K5 – foster students’ collaboration skills, including group problem-solving.
D.1.K7 – develop students’ curiosity, activity, cognitive independence, and logical and critical thinking.
D.1.K8 – shape the habit of systematic learning and using various sources of knowledge, including the Internet.
D.1.K9 – stimulate students’ willingness to learn throughout life through independent work.
Bibliography
Specified individually by particular teachers.
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Komorowska H., 2002, Metodyka nauczania języków obcych. Warszawa: Fraszka Edukacyjna. |
Notes
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If it will not be possible to carry out the classes in the usual location, the classes will be conducted by using remote communication tools, most probably Google Classroom and other tools recommended by the University of Warsaw. |
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