IA605-5-AU-CO:
Introduction to TEFL Methodology
2016/17
Essex Pathways
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
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Requisites for this module
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BA QX31 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL),
BA QX41 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Foundation Year),
BA QX51 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Placement Year),
BA QXH1 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Year Abroad),
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
This module will provide an introduction to teaching methodology associated with teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language. It aims to provide students with an overview of the key principles associated with the areas outlined in the syllabus so providing a basis from which students may move onto the Initial Teaching Practice module IA606-5-SP or other practical EFL experience. By the end of the module, students will have had an opportunity to read practical and theoretical texts around each session topic and demonstrate and deepen understanding through engagement in set tasks, assignments and discussion opportunities. Students will also have viewed and critiqued sample lessons given on the areas covered by the module so maintaining a strong link between theory and practice.
Aims
1. To introduce key methodology associated with teaching EFL;
2. To develop students' ability to analyse English grammar and vocabulary for teaching purposes;
3. To develop students' knowledge of productive and receptive skills in language teaching;
4. To consider strategies for the effective teaching of grammar, vocabulary and skills;
5. To provide students with the opportunity to view and critique model EFL lessons in which methodology is put into practice;
6. To introduce and develop students' understanding of lesson planning for the EFL context;
7. To provide an overview of TEFL sufficient to prepare students for a more successful hands-on teaching practice module.
Learning Outcomes
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. Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to accurately use standard and current TEFL terminology;
4. Demonstrate knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary systems and an ability to analyse them for teaching purposes;
5. Demonstrate knowledge of productive and receptive skills in language teaching and how these might be developed in learners;
6. Identify effective teaching strategies for the teaching of grammar, vocabulary and skills;
7. Identify the elements of an effective lesson plan and articulate the significance of each element;
8. Articulate appropriate lesson aims and stages and write an effective and accurate description of teacher and student activity at each stage of a lesson;
9. Identify strengths and weaknesses in a recorded EFL class.
Syllabus
Week 1: The Teacher and the Learner
Week 2: Classroom Management
Week 3: Teaching Receptive Skills
Week 4: Language Awareness for Teaching Purposes
Week 5: Teaching Vocabulary
Week 6: Teaching Grammar
Week 7: Teaching Pronunciation
Week 8: Teaching Productive Skills
Week 9: Lesson Planning 1
Week 10: Lesson Planning 2
Assessment
Coursework will be comprised of:
Contribution to formal discussion tasks each week (20%)
Assignment 1: Learner Needs (800 words, submitted in week 3, 20% weighting)
Assignment 2: Language Analysis (500 words, submitted in week 6, 20% weighting)
Assignment 3: Evaluation of a Receptive Skills lesson (800 words, submitted in week 8, 20% weighting)
Assignment 4: A Lesson Plan (1,000 words, submitted in week 15, 20% weighting)
Weighting of coursework: 100%
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This module will be delivered online and students will access sessions as and when it is convenient for them within each week.
The module will run over 10 weeks. Teaching takes place on-line in the form of two hours per week of guided work units including reading, video lessons, associated written tasks and discussion questions located on Moodle. Students will access sessions as and when it is convenient for them within each week. On-line contact with the tutor is available via Moodle discussion lists and email. Students are expected to prepare thoroughly for and participate in Moodle-based discussions as this is an assessed element of the module.
Students can contact the Module Leader during office hours to discuss module input, tasks and feedback.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Contribution to formal discussion tasks each week |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1: Learner Needs |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 2: Language Analysis |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 3: Evaluation of a Receptive Skills lesson |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 4: A Lesson Plan |
|
20% |
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
Fiona Elsted
felsted@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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