English language teaching for upper primary school 4100-5SDPIIEE

Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
K_W01
to an advanced degree selected facts, theories, institutions, processes, and phenomena related to the study areas: linguistics, pedagogy and education studies, psychology, relevant to the field of studies - teaching foreign languages which have practical application in teaching foreign languages at the second educational stage
K_W03
the methods, norms, procedures and standards of practice in educational institutions, related to teaching foreign languages
K_W04
to a significant extent, human development in biological, psychological, social and cultural terms and its various determinants
K_W06
in an orderly manner, the factors governing educational environments
K_W08
various participants involved in educational, caregiving, and cultural activities

K_W09
the methodology to perform common tasks; the standards and procedures used in various educational areas
K_W10
to a significant extent, the learners (recipients of educational services) and the methods of diagnosing their needs and assessing the quality of educational services

Skills: the graduate is able to
K_U02
independently plan and implement typical projects related to foreign language teaching environments (including primary schools) and other institutions related to teaching foreign languages
K_U03
diagnose the needs, abilities and aptitudes of every learner, as well as design and implement individually tailored teaching and educational programs
K_U05
observe and assess the suitability of a variety of methods, procedures and best practices, and select and apply the appropriate approach with the goal of accomplishing tasks and solving problems related to teaching foreign languages
K_U06
use basic theories in psychology, pedagogy and education, and other related disciplines to analyse and interpret educational, social, cultural and caregiving issues, as well as understand the motives and patterns of human behaviour
K_U07 use basic theories to analyse the motives and patterns in human behaviour in order to diagnose a situation and deliver practical strategies for different teaching contexts
K_U08 apply ethical norms in all of the activities undertaken, identify and analyse ethical dilemmas in the academic, educational, care-giving and therapeutic aspects of their profession
K_U10
work with children from various cultural backgrounds and those with limited knowledge of the Polish language
K_U12 communicate in Polish and English, using a variety of channels and techniques, with all participants in the teaching-learning process and experts in the academic disciplines and subjects that are relevant to the field of studies in foreign language teaching, both in Polish and English
K_U19 using the basic organisational skills, plan and carry out tasks related to teaching foreign languages
K_U20 perform the various roles required for working as a team, is willing to accept and assign tasks, and possesses the elementary organisational skills necessary in designing and implementing professional educational activities
K_U23
animate the work of the learner and promote independence in knowledge acquisition, inspiring a positive approach to life-long learning and responsibility in making educational and professional decisions

Social competences: the graduate is prepared to

K_K05
interact and work in a group, performing various roles
K_K06
correctly identify the priorities for the implementation of tasks set by oneself or others
K_K07
correctly identify and resolve dilemmas associated with the teaching profession
K_K09
undertake psychological, pedagogic and educational actions in school and out-of-school settings; is confident of their meaning and appropriateness, is ready to face professional challenges
K_K10
see the importance of behaving in a professional manner and reflect on the ethical issues raised in the teaching profession

Obtaining the credit
The condition for obtaining the credit for the course is attendance at classes (2 unexcused absences are allowed), preparation and active participation in classes

Assessment criteria

Semester I
The final grade is based on:
• Preparation for classes, which can be checked using short tests of knowledge from previous classes and homework (e.g. text to read) - 15%
• Active participation in class activities - 15%
• The result of a written test conveyed during the last class - 70%

Semester II
The final grade is based on:
• Timely and correct execution of tasks posted on the Kampus platform - 40%
• Preparing and conducting a fragment of a language lesson (microteaching) - 60%

The elements assessed in the microteaching task will be:
• The ‘teacher’s’ engagement and building rapport with ‘students’
• Preparation for classes (number and quality of materials used, matching activities to the type and stage of the lesson where they will be used)
• Language skills (correctness, adaptation to the level of students, intonation)
• Teaching skills (giving instructions, providing feedback, etc.)

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