French teaching practice: developing teacher competences for upper primary schools 4100-5SDPIIEEFRA
The subject covers the following topics:
1. Place of learning a foreign language at the second stage of education. The core curriculum of general education at the second stage of education. Educational goals and content of foreign language teaching at the second stage of education.
2. Specificity and regularities of learning at the second stage of education. Changes in cognitive and social functioning during adolescence and their impact on learning style.
3. Lesson. Formal structure of the lesson as a teaching unit for older students. Teacher and student lesson rituals. Lesson planning. Formulating lesson goals and selecting teaching content for older students.
4. Organization of work in the classroom, social forms of work. Individualization of teaching. Adapting pedagogical activities to the needs and capabilities of the student, in particular to the psychophysical capabilities and learning pace of students with special educational needs. Homework.
5. Teaching resources: textbooks, educational packages and teaching aids - selection and use.
6. Methods and principles of teaching. Conventional and unconventional teaching methods, including activating methods (reminder). Project method. Selection of teaching methods for older students.
7. Developing receptive skills during foreign language lessons in older grades of primary school.
8. Developing productive skills during foreign language lessons in older grades of primary school.
9. Control and evaluation of students' work results. Assessment and its types. Assessment features.
Term 2024Z:
The subject covers the following topics: 1. Place of learning a foreign language at the second stage of education. The core curriculum of general education at the second stage of education. Educational goals and content of foreign language teaching at the second stage of education. |
Term 2025Z:
The subject covers the following topics: 1. Place of learning a foreign language at the second stage of education. The core curriculum of general education at the second stage of education. Educational goals and content of foreign language teaching at the second stage of education. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Type of course
Term 2025Z: foreign languages obligatory courses | General: pedagogical qualifications foreign languages obligatory courses | Term 2024Z: foreign languages obligatory courses |
Requirements
Prerequisites
Mode
Learning outcomes
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
Assessment criteria
The basis for passing the seminar is attendance at classes (the student has the right to two absences per semester). Attendance at classes is obligatory (Studies Regulations of the University of Warsaw, III. Student's rights and obligations, article 19, point 2).
Mid-semester tests in written form
Final test in written form
Oral exam
Performing tasks during classes, including classes involving practicing school situations
Partial written works and oral presentations
Lesson outline (defining lesson objectives and preparing activities)
To prepare lesson plans, the student can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools (linguistic correctness of instructions in French, activity ideas). The remaining work/tasks should be performed independently by the student, without the use of AI tools.
The following are assessed:
a) preparation for classes, active participation in classes (participation in discussions, simulations of lesson fragments, oral presentations),
b) positive passing of current oral and written checks and a positive result of the final exam - passes 60%,
c) language correctness.
Passes 60% of the possible number of points:
60%-68% - satisfactory
69%-76% - satisfactory plus
77%-85% - good
86%-92% - good plus
93%-100% - very good
Passing the subject is a necessary condition for taking the final exam. Oral exam
2 ECTS
Practical placement
Practices shaping teaching competences (second educational stage)
Bibliography
Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues : apprendre, enseigner, évaluer. (2001) Conseil de l’Europe/les Editions Didier https://rm.coe.int/16802fc3a8
CECRL (2022) - Volume complémentaire: https://rm.coe.int/cadre-europeen-commun-de-reference-pour-les-langues-apprendre-enseigne/1680a4e270
EPS: Europejskie portfolio dla studentów- przyszłych nauczycieli języków: https://www.ecml.at/Portals/1/documents/ECML-resources/C3_EPOSTL_PL_web.pdf?ver=2018-03-22-164310-823
Europejskie Portfolio Językowe dla dzieci i młodzieży w wieku 10 - 15 lat: https://www.ore.edu.pl/2015/07/europejskie-portfolio-jezykowe-dla-dzieci-w-wieku-10-15-lat/
Français dans le monde - wybrane numery czasopisma
Języki Obce w Szkole - wybrane numery czasopisma
Podręczniki do nauczania j. francuskiego w klasach IV-VIII (zatwierdzone do użytku szkolnego): https://podreczniki.men.gov.pl/
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