French teaching practice: developing teacher competences for lower primary school 4100-4SDYDFRA

Knowledge: the student knows and understands

S_W01 - to an advanced degree, selected facts, theories, institutions, processes and phenomena related to the following disciplines relevant to the field of studies - teaching foreign languages, which have practical application in foreign language teaching in kindergartens and at the first and second educational stages

S_W03 - the methods, norms, procedures and standards of good practice in educational institutions, related to teaching foreign languages

S_W04 - to a significant extent, human development in biological, psychological, social and cultural terms and its various determinants

S_W06 in an orderly manner, the factors governing educational environments

S_W07 to an advanced degree, the structure and functions of the education system: its purpose, legal basis, organisation and the professional responsibilities of various educational institutions

S_W08 - various participants involved in educational, caregiving, and cultural activities

S_W09- the methodology to perform common tasks; the standards and procedures used in various educational areas

S_W10 the learners (recipients of educational services) and the methods of diagnosing their needs and assessing the quality of educational services

S_W11 the legal and financial aspect of teaching institutions, particularly those involved in teaching foreign languages

S_W19 - the core curriculum regarding the content of teaching French at the second educational stages (primary school) and associated typical learning difficulties

Skills: the student is able to

S_U02 - plan and implement projects typical for foreign language teaching environments

S_U03 diagnose the needs, abilities and aptitudes of every learner, as well as design and implement individually tailored teaching and educational programs

S_U06 use basic theories in psychology and education and other related disciplines to analyse, interpret and resolve educational and social issues, as well as understand the motives and patterns of human behaviour

S_U10 work with children from various cultural backgrounds and those with limited knowledge of the Polish language

S_U19 - using the basic organisational skills, plan and carry out tasks related to teaching French

Social competences: the graduate is prepared to

S_K06 correctly identify the priorities for the implementation of specified tasks

S_K10 - see the importance of behaving in a professional manner and reflect on the ethical issues raised in the teaching profession

A passing grade in the course (konwersatorium) requires regular attendance and completion of all assigned coursework throughout the semester.

Students are allowed up to two absences per semester. Attendance is mandatory (as stated in the University of Warsaw Study Regulations, Section III, Rights and Responsibilities of Students, Article 19, Point 2).

Exceeding this limit will result in the loss of the right to obtain credit for the course, and the student will be required to retake it.

Rules for using AI tools: their use is permitted only with the instructor's consent and after prior determination of the scope; use without consent will be treated as a violation of the principles of independence and will result in a failing grade.

Methods of Learning Outcomes Verification

Final written test

Oral exam

Completion of in-class assignments, including school-scenario simulations and oral presentations

Lesson plan – defining lesson objectives and preparing learning activities at the first stage of education

Students are allowed to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with lesson plan preparation — e.g., for checking the linguistic accuracy of French instructions.

All other tasks and assignments must be completed independently, without the use of AI tools.

Assessment Components

a) Designing a French lesson for the first stage of education – Lesson plan:

The lesson plan is assessed based on the following criteria (max. 20 points, 40% of the final grade):

Correctly formulated lesson objectives – 4 pts

Coherent structure of the lesson and its phases – 4 pts

Appropriateness of selected activities – 4 pts

Clarity of instructions – 4 pts

Linguistic accuracy – 4 pts

(Learning outcomes: S_W03; S_U02; S_U19)

b) Final written test

Includes both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. To pass, the student must score at least 60% (i.e., 24 out of 40 points).

Assessment criteria (max. 40 points):

Content accuracy

Relevance and completeness of analysis – 20 pts

Proper use of didactic and methodological terminology – 10 pts

Linguistic and structural accuracy

Grammar – 3 pts

Vocabulary – 3 pts

Spelling – 2 pts

Clear, logical, and coherent text structure – 2 pts

The test covers the full material discussed during the semester and constitutes 60% of the final grade.

(Learning outcomes: S_W01; S_W04; S_W06; S_W07; S_W010; S_W11; S_W19; S_U03)

Additional grading factors:

Consistent completion of homework will be verified at the beginning of each class through questions asked by the instructor. This may increase the final grade by 10%.

(Learning outcomes: S_K06; S_K10)

Active participation in class (involvement in discussions, lesson simulations, oral presentations) is rewarded through a plus-point system, updated after each class. Active participation may increase the final grade by 10%.

(Learning outcomes: S_U02; S_U06; S_U10)

Grading Scale

Final Score (%) Grade

60–68% Satisfactory (3)

69–76% Satisfactory+ (3+)

77–84% Good (4)

85–92% Good+ (4+)

93–100% Very Good (5)

Passing the course is a necessary condition for taking the final exam. The exam is oral.
2,5 ECTS

Students complete teaching internships in grades 1-3 in primary schools for 30 hours in the summer semester.

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