Monograph lecture: From reflection to competence - how to teach and learn languages effectively 3304-2DXW-ORDK-OG

The lecture will address the role of a reflective attitude in the learning process, conceived as the active construction of both knowledge and competence. These issues will be discussed in relation to two areas: firstly, the process of teaching/learning a foreign language, and secondly, the training and professional development of foreign language teachers.
The starting point for the proposed reflections will be the presentation of selected concepts from the psychology of learning (constructivism, cognitivism, socio-constructivism) and definitions of the following terms: reflection, reflexivity, metacognitive awareness, learning autonomy, knowledge, competence. Then, in the area of language teaching/learning, the lecture will enable students to learn or deepen their knowledge of developing learning skills, the possibilities of becoming a conscious and competent learner. In the area of teacher education, on the other hand, students will be introduced to the concept of reflective practice (assumptions, forms of implementation, advantages and limitations), the issue of the influence of teachers' subjective theories on their teaching practice, the possibilities of self-evaluation (working with a portfolio) and the question of the competences required of a teacher together with the criteria of success in foreign language teaching (what does it mean to be an effective foreign language teacher?).

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The monograph lecture is primarily aimed at students interested in the problems of developing language learning skills and self-development of foreign language teachers.

Course coordinators

Krystyna Szymankiewicz

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: the student knows and understands
- in a deeper degree the place and significance of the humanities, in particular applied linguistics, in the system of sciences and their subject and methodological specificity (K_W01);
- understands in a deeper degree the general and specific terminology of general and French applied linguistics (K_W02);
- in-depth research trends, directions and methodologies in language research, especially in the countries of the French-speaking cultural area
(K_W04);
- in-depth basic and complex issues in general, French and Francophone applied linguistics (K_W06);
- concepts: reflection, metacognition, subjective theories, competence, learning to learn, self-assessment
- main assumptions of selected psychological theories on learning
- the role of a reflective attitude and metacognitive awareness in language teaching/learning and teachers' professional development
- main assumptions and techniques used in reflective practice
Skills: Students will be able to
- independently acquire knowledge and plan their own learning, guide others in doing so, and develop complex skills using a variety of sources (K_U03);
Social competences: students are prepared to
- critically evaluate their own knowledge and skills, as well as modify and correct their attitudes and behaviours (K_K01).

Assessment criteria

Credit. Credit conditions are attendance in class and successful completion of two in-class tests. 2 unexcused absences allowed - for an additional unexcused absence the student will have 1 additional question on the test, for two additional and more - the student may not be allowed to pass.

Up-to-date information about the lecturer's duty will be given on the website of the Institute of Romance Studies of the UW.

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