LG667-5-SP-CO:
Theory and Practice in English Language Teaching
2019/20
Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Monday 13 January 2020
Friday 20 March 2020
15
28 September 2019
Requisites for this module
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LG665 and LG666
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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
Building upon the very practical initial teaching methodology input and teaching practice undertaken in the AU term, this module will explore key methodological areas in ELT in more academic and theoretical depth. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in applying the theory to practice as they plan for and teach lessons over the module. The planning element requires a fully annotated lesson plan in which students not only evidence their competence in writing lesson plans but also explain the rationale behind their choices using academic support and references. To support students in gaining this more detailed and academic knowledge, there will be a two-hour workshop providing input and discussions per week.
1. To enhance knowledge of the theory and research underpinning current TEFL methodology;
2. To further develop students’ ability to write effective and appropriate lesson plans with a focus on choices made being well-supported by ELT theory and literature;
3. To encourage students to design their own materials that will complement the use of the coursebook.
By the end of this module students will be expected to be able to:
1. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the interface between theory and practice in ELT;
2. Demonstrate an enhanced ability to plan for and deliver effective EFL lessons with an increased level of independence;
3. Identify effective teaching strategies for the teaching of grammar, vocabulary and skills
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the module; Second Language Learning Theories
2. How to apply the theory to practice; what shapes classroom decisions?
3. The Theory and Practice of Using Authentic Materials 1
4. The Theory and Practice of Using Authentic Materials 2
5. The Theory and Practice of Receptive Skills Development
6. The Theory and Practice of Productive Skills Development
7. The Theory and Practice of Grammar and Vocabulary Teaching
8. The Theory and Practice of Assessment
9. The Theory and Practice of Feedback and Error Correction
10. The Theory and Practice of Testing
11. The Theory and Practice of the Reflective Practitioner
The module will run over 10 weeks in the Spring term and will involve 2 contact hours each week. Each 2 hour workshop session will consist of an element of microteaching, discussion and feedback on that and input on an aspect of ELT. Over the course, each student will have 1 opportunity to plan for and teach a lesson to their peers and receive feedback on that. When not teaching, students will observe one another. Written feedback will be provided.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1 - 2000 words |
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| Coursework |
Assignment 2 - 1500 words |
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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 161 hours, 66 (41%) hours available to students:
95 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
Linguistics
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