FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND LEARNING STRATEGIES INDEX
UNIT 1
Foreign language teaching methodology and methods of teaching English
- Learning vs. acquisition - Similarities and differences between acquiring L1 and learning L2 - L1 acquisition theories (Skinner, Chomsky, Halliday) - L2 acquisition theories (Krashen, Ausubel) - Communicative Approach - Total Physical Response (TPR) - Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
UNIT 2
English as a Second Language resources and teaching the four skills
- Sequencing of activities - Teaching the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing - Teaching strategies: types of materials and resources
UNIT 3
Teaching strategies and evaluation
- Teaching strategies: roles of the teacher, grouping techniques, classroom arrangement. - Evaluation activities, techniques and instruments - Grading
UNIT 4
Motivation
- Motivation - Identifying motivation in our students - ICT resources to spread motivation and enthusiasm SUBJECT GUIDANCE
The teacher will:
make oral presentations in class;
propose questions for debate or discussion;
carry out online tutorials to answer students’ questions, doubts, etc.
The students are expected to participate:
in class: answering questions, participating in debates or discussions,
working in groups, join in the activities…
at home: preparing the activities assigned by the teacher and study.
EVALUATION
Online tests and final exam: 60 % Activities and participation: 40%
1 point: ONLINE TESTS: there are 7 online tests (0,15 points each one)
5 points: FINAL EXAM.
4 points: ACTIVITIES. There are 11 activities from which you can choose from,
because you can only do 4 activities (you can get 1 point per activity).
PARTICIPATION:
0,9 points: there are 3 educational forums (0.3 each forum) 1 point: there are 4 teaching practice workshops (0.25 points each face-to-face lesson) 0,4 points: there are 4 online sessions (0.1 each session)
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION:
Grammar and vocabulary accuracy
Correct pronunciation
Adequacy of points made
Use of creative ideas and personal thoughts
Adequacy of answer
Spelling and punctuation
Clarity of ideas and their organization
Adjustment to deadline and extension
LOSS OF CONTINUOUS EVALUATION:
Signing the register sheet on the part of a partner.
Lack of academic integrity (lack of sources, copying, cheating during tests…)
ACTIVITIES:
In order to get your mark, you must e-mail the word/ pdf/ ppt document to [email protected].
TASK 1
Write 400-500 words on the following topic: Advantages and drawbacks of the Communicative Approach. Use your ideas and your personal thoughts about the topic.
TASK 2
Write 400-500 words on the following topic: Application of the Communicative Approach in Primary Education. Give a practical example, choosing a topic (e.g. animals, clothes, body parts, etc.) and a specific group of students (i.e. year, age, level of English, etc.).
TASK 3
Write 400-500 words on the following topic: Advantages and drawbacks of TPR. Use your ideas and your personal thoughts about the topic.
TASK 4
Write 400-500 words on the following topic: Application of TPR in Primary Education. Give a practical example, choosing a topic (e.g. animals, clothes, body parts, etc.) and a specific group of students (i.e. year, age, level of English, etc.).
TASK 5
Create a PowerPoint presentation (10-20 slides) with an activity to practice one of the four skills: listening, following the steps we are learning during the lessons. The task should be addressed to children in primary school, so use your creativity and make it attractive!
TASK 6
Create a PowerPoint presentation (10-20 slides) with an activity to practice one of the four skills: speaking, following the steps we are learning during the lessons. The task should be addressed to children in primary school, so use your creativity and make it attractive!
TASK 7
Create a PowerPoint presentation (10-20 slides) with an activity to practice one of the four skills: reading, following the steps we are learning during the lessons. The task should be addressed to children in primary school, so use your creativity and make it attractive!
TASK 8
Create a PowerPoint presentation (10-20 slides) with an activity to practice one of the four skills: writing, following the steps we are learning during the lessons. The task should be addressed to children in primary school, so use your creativity and make it attractive!
TASK 9
Create a PowerPoint presentation (10-20 slides) with an activity to practice two of the four skills: listening and speaking, following the steps we are learning during the lessons. The task should be addressed to children in primary school, so use your creativity and make it attractive!
TASK 10
Create a PowerPoint presentation (10-20 slides) with an activity to practice two of the four skills: reading and writing, following the steps we are learning during the lessons. The task should be addressed to children in primary school, so use your creativity and make it attractive!
TASK 11
Create a PowerPoint presentation (10-20 slides) with an activity to practice the four skills: reading, speaking, writing and listening, following the steps we are learning during the lessons. The task should be addressed to children in primary school, so use your creativity and make it attractive!