English language teaching for upper primary school 4100-6SDPIIEE
The aim of the course is to equip students with theoretical knowledge, skills, and social competencies necessary for the profession of an English language teacher at the second level of primary school education (grades 4-8). Students learn methods and techniques needed for developing and evaluating individual language skills of students (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and for teaching grammar and vocabulary in English. They familiarize themselves with the developmental characteristics of students aged 10-14, basic principles of memory functioning, ways of arousing interest and motivating students. They learn to critically assess, select, and create their own teaching materials tailored to the age and level of students at this educational level. They practice practical teacher skills, such as planning stages of a language lesson, maintaining discipline in the classroom, giving instructions, providing feedback, and correcting students’ language errors.
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Term 2023L:
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Term 2024L:
The aim of the course is to equip students with theoretical knowledge, skills, and social competencies necessary for the profession of an English language teacher at the second level of primary school education (grades 4-8). Students learn methods and techniques needed for developing and evaluating individual language skills of students (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and for teaching grammar and vocabulary in English. They familiarize themselves with the developmental characteristics of students aged 10-14, basic principles of memory functioning, ways of arousing interest and motivating students. They learn to critically assess, select, and create their own teaching materials tailored to the age and level of students at this educational level. They practice practical teacher skills, such as planning stages of a language lesson, maintaining discipline in the classroom, giving instructions, providing feedback, and correcting students’ language errors. |
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
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_W02
essential terminology related to: linguistics, pedagogy and education studies, psychology, relevant to teaching foreign languages
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 organized manner the various educational and upbringing environments, their specifics, and the processes occurring within them.
K_W09
the methodology of performing typical tasks, the norms, and procedures used in various areas of pedagogical activity.
K_W11
the basic legal and economic conditions of the functioning of institutions related to teaching, particularly with foreign language teaching.
K_W19
the core curriculum regarding the content of teaching English at the second educational stage and associated typical learning difficulties
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, possibilities, and abilities of each student and design and implement individualized education and upbringing programs
K_U06
utilize theoretical knowledge in the fields of psychology and pedagogy, as well as related disciplines, to analyze and interpret educational, upbringing, caregiving, cultural, and assistance-related issues, as well as the motives and patterns of human behavior.
K_U10
work with children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with limited proficiency in the Polish language.
K_U19
plan and carry out tasks related to foreign language teaching using basic organizational skills.
Social competences: the graduate is prepared to
K_K06
appropriately determine priorities for carrying out a task defined by oneself or others
K_K10
see the importance of behaving in a professional manner and reflect on the ethical issues raised in the teaching profession
Assessment criteria
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
Methods and criteria for assessment
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.)
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
Brown, P. C, Roediger, H. L., McDaniel M.A. 2014. Make it Stick: The science of successful learning , Harvard University Press
Harmer J., 2001. The Practice of English Language Teaching. Oxford: Pearson Education Limited.
Komorowska, H. 2000. Metodyka nauczania języków obcych. Warszawa: Fraszka Edukacyjna
Petty, Geoff, Teaching Today. A practical guide. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.
Scrivener, J. Learning teaching. 2011. A guidebook for English Language Teachers. Macmillan
Szpotowicz, M., Szulc-Kurpaska M. 2012. Teaching English to Young Learners. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN
Thornbury, S. 1999. How to Teach Grammar, Pearson Education
Thornbury, S. 2002. How to Teach Vocabulary, Pearson Education
Ur, P. 1996. A course in Language Teaching. Cambridge: CUP
Żylińska, M. 2013. Neurodydaktyka, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
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Term 2023L:
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Notes
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Term 2023L:
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Term 2024L:
Obtaining the credit Semester II The elements assessed in the microteaching task will be: |
Additional information
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