The Computer Assisted Language Learning Course 4101-2ZNJWKO

During this two semester course students will theoretically and practically get to know both methods and tools of ICT which can be used in foreign language acquisition and glottodidactic processes. Methodologically, it means interaction and personalisation of the process of acquiring knowledge, helping students – language teachers to be – to master their workshop through intensive but fully conscious and critical application of digital media.
Projects and assignments will be based on practical connection of available modern technologies , methodology, various learning theories ( behavioural, cognitive, etc.) and the theory of second language teaching with emphasis on the autonomy of the learner and communicative language teaching.
The course will make use of available software web2.0/3.0 application and www content with authentic materials, applicable to create interactive and multimedia assignments, projects, and other means ( presentations, podcasts, videocasts, blogs, wikis, etc.).
It is a blended learning course, with both online classes and meetings in a computer lab, using materials ( instructions, videotutorials, scientific research) available on a dedicated e-learning platform.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Blended learning

Prerequisites (description)

The Computer Assisted Language Learning Course is designed for future foreign language teachers.

Learning outcomes

Ref. Codes for programme learning outcomes	KNOWLEDGE	Ref. codes for the area of learning ourcomes
K_W01	the student has a basic knowledge of the relevant study areas in the teaching of foreign languages, which have practical application in foreign language teaching at pre-school and the first and second stages of education, or teaching ‘’history and civic education’’ at the second stage	H1P_W01
K_W02	the student has a comprehensive area of knowledge, covering selected relevant study areas relevant to the studies being studied, which have practical application in foreign language teaching or teaching ‘’history and civic education’’	H1P_W02
K_W03	the student has a basic knowledge of the legal and financial aspect of teaching institutions, particularly the teaching of foreign languages	H1P_W03

Ref. codes for programme learning outcomes	SKILLS	Ref. codes for the area of learning ourcomes
K_U01	the student is able to search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information using a variety of sources and methods	H1P_U01
K_U01	the student has the necessary level of self-study skills to use a variety of sources (using their first and any other language/ new technologies (ICT) to acquire knowledge and develop their professional competences in teaching foreign languages and/or ‘’history and civic education’’	H1P_U02 H1A U01 H1A U03 H1A_U10
K_U03	the student is capable of planning and implementing projects related to typical foreign language teaching enviroments and/or teaching ‘’history and civic education’’ at the second stage of education	H1P_U03

Ref. codes for programme learning outcomes	SOCIAL COMPETENCES	Ref. codes for the area of learning ourcomes
K_U01	the student understands the importance of lifelong learning	H1P_U01
K_U01	the student is able to interact and work in a group	H1P_K02
K_U03	the student correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas associated with the profession	H1P_K04

Assessment criteria

• continuous assessment – preparation and active participation in classes – 50% (test in information technology terms – if needed);
• e-portfolio – individually prepared projects, group assignments in the form of different digital media ( making use of podcasts, videocasts, e-poster.)
• oral and multimedia presentation using web 2.0/3.0; completing and publishing online of a set of interactive and multimedia exercises, preparing and publishing of a lesson plan, webquest format with www authentic materials - 50%

Practical placement

Bibliography

Warschauer, M. 2011. Learning in the Cloud: How (and Why) to Transform Schools with Digital Media, Teachers College Press New York, NY
Thombs, Margaret M. 2009. Using WebQuests in the Social Studies Classroom, Corwin Press,Thousand Oaks
Siemieniecki, B. (red.). 2007. Pedagogika medialna, Wyd. Nauk. PWN: Warszawa
Prensky, M. 2010. Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning, Corwin Press.
Dudeney,G. i Hockly, N. 2007. How to Teach English with Technology. Harlow: Pearson
Blak, Robert J. 2008. Brave New Digital Classroom: Technology and Foreign Language Learning, Georgetown University Press.

On-line journals:

Języki Obce w Szkole
Language Learning & Technology

Internet resources

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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