LG665-5-AU-CO:
Introduction to TEFL Methodology
2019/20
Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 03 October 2019
Saturday 14 December 2019
15
30 April 2020
Requisites for this module
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LG667
BA R8T8 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA RX91 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
CTFLX162 Teaching English as a Foreign Language
This module provides an introduction to the teaching methodology associated with teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language.
It aims to provide students with an overview of the key principles related to the areas outlined in the syllabus and therefore provide a basis from which students may move onto the Initial Teaching Practice module, LG666. By the end of the module, students will have been introduced to the key methodology associated with TEFL and they will have developed their knowledge of productive and receptive skills in language teaching. Additionally, various techniques for organizing and managing the class will also be explored and the students will be introduced to lesson planning for the EFL context. Lastly, and importantly, this module will provide an overview of TEFL which is sufficient to prepare students for a more successful hands-on teaching practice module.
Syllabus
Week 2: Classroom Management
Week 3: Lesson Planning
Week 4: Teaching Receptive Skills
Week 5 Teaching Productive Skills
Week 6: Teaching Vocabulary
Week 7: Teaching Grammar
Week 8: Teacher Language and Giving Instructions
Week 9: Mistakes and Feedback
Week 10 Using Published and Authentic Materials
Week 11: Classroom Resources and Teaching Equipment
Please note that the syllabus is provisional and changes might occur based on the students’ needs and/or the requirements of the course.
By the end of this module students will be expected to be able to:
1. Demonstrate an awareness of current TEFL methodology and the theory behind it
2. Understand the significance of learner needs to the planning and teaching process
3. Identify the elements of an effective lesson plan and articulate the significance of each element
4. Demonstrate an awareness of current TEFL terminology
5. Demonstrate knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary systems and an ability to analyse them for teaching purposes
6. Demonstrate knowledge of productive and receptive skills in language teaching and how these might be developed in learners
7. Identify effective teaching strategies for the teaching of grammar, vocabulary and skills
No additional information available.
The module will run over 10 weeks and you will have 10 two-hour lectures/workshop sessions as well as occasional observations of experienced teachers (separately scheduled)
- Gower, Roger; Phillips, Diane; Walters, Steve. (2005) Teaching practice handbook, Oxford: Macmillan Education. vol. Macmillan books for teachers
- Scrivener, Jim. (2011) Learning teaching: the essential guide to English language teaching, [Oxford]: Macmillan Education. vol. Macmillan books for teachers
- Harmer, Jeremy. (2007) How to teach English, Harlow: Pearson Longman.
- Jeremy Harmer. (©2015) The practice of English language teaching, Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Essay 1 - 1500 words |
|
50% |
| Coursework |
Essay 2 - 1500 words |
|
50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Neophytos Mitsigkas, email: nmitsi@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Neophytos Mitsigkas
nmitsi@essex.ac.uk
Room: 4.344
Telephone: 01206 874836
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Dr Christopher Lucas
University of London
Senior Lecturer in Arabic Linguistics
Ms Irena Kuzborska
Available via Moodle
Of 30 hours, 30 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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