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Module title Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Level 2)

Module code ELC2800

Academic year(s) 2017/8

Credits 30

 

Basic module details

Module staff

Nicola James Davies - Convenor

Jeanette Lewin - Convenor

Duration (weeks) - term 1 12

Duration (weeks) - term 2 12

Duration (weeks) - term 3

Number students taking module (anticipated) 16

 

Description - summary of the module content

Module description

TESOL refers to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, a term that has replaced TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). In this module you will gain practical experience of many aspects of English language teaching. You will gain an understanding of second language acquisition theories and learn about methodology used in communicative language teaching. You will learn how to develop your classroom presence and classroom management skills through the observation of teaching professionals, practical input sessions and supervised teaching practice with international students. At the same time you will examine the grammar, vocabulary and phonology of the English language system, develop the ability to assess learners’ communicative competence and learn how to plan well-staged motivating lessons that will meet specific learners’ needs. It may be useful to have studied a second language to A level or above, but this is not a pre-requisite. If you have not studied on our level 1 module (ELC1800), you will be given catch-up tasks to do before the course commences. The module does not lead to a teaching qualification, but you will have the opportunity to be considered to study for the widely recognised Trinity CertTESOL qualification alongside your degree. Preference will be given to students who have studied ELC 1800.

 

Module aims - intentions of the module

Module aims

This module aims to develop your intercultural competence, language awareness and critical thinking about your own learning

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and teaching, as well as equip you with the skills to be an effective teacher.  This is particularly valuable for students planning to teach on their year abroad.  A wide variety of assessment types are used in order to help you develop transferable skills and enhance your employability.  The course is particularly beneficial if you are planning to go on to do a PGCE or continue to pursue a career in TESOL.

 

Intended learning outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

1. demonstrate sound understanding and analytical skills in the fields of English grammar, phonology, lexis and discourse and show an ability to use specialised terminology in describing language in both oral and written contexts2. show understanding of, and ability to discuss pedagogical concepts in language teaching and learning and demonstrate an understanding of approaches to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to adults, teenagers and young learners3. understand how to assess needs, set aims and structure a lesson or sequence of lessons to meet the requirements of specific learners4. adapt and supplement a variety of TESOL resources to meet the needs of specific learners5. demonstrate an effective classroom presence and apply effective classroom management skills

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

6. evaluate the significance of information and show a good level of analytical skills 7. demonstrate practical abilities, e.g. in explaining and exemplifying 8. show proficiency in your oral and written abilities in describing a range of language and language learning approaches

ILO: Personal and key skills

9. reflect on your knowledge and the effectiveness of your learning strategies, monitor your own progress and provide feedback to peers and staff on elements of your study10. take responsibility for your own learning and display a sense of organisation and time management11. manage learning resources and use English Language Teaching reference materials effectively12. show awareness of a range of personal and professional requirements for teaching and demonstrate cultural sensitivity through knowledge and awareness of different cultures in a variety of situations 

Syllabus plan

Syllabus plan

1. Induction session, covering requirements for the module2. Guided observations of classes taught by English Language Teaching professionals3. Introduction to second language acquisition theories 4. Structuring a listening skills lesson5. Adapting and supplementing the course book to teach listening and speaking skills6. Inductive ways of teaching a grammar point7. Experiencing lessons in an unknown language and keeping a reflective journal8. Structuring a reading skills lesson9. Structuring a speaking skills lesson10. Assessing language proficiency and communicative competence 11. Assessing and responding to needs12. Planning a one-to-one lesson13. Planning a sequence of lessons

 

Learning and teaching

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities

Guided independent study Placement / study abroad

75 225 0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category Hours of study time Description

Scheduled Learning and teaching activities

68 Lectures and practical classes

Scheduled Learning and teaching activities

72 supervised teaching practice sessions, preparation group tutorials and feedback tutorials

Guided independent study 20

Designing materials for teaching practice, writing up lesson plans, self-assessment and reflection of teaching practice

Guided independent study 80Research (includes observation of classes), preparation and writing up assignments

Guided independent study 125 Reading and research

 

Assessment

Formative assessment

Form of assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)

ILOs assessed Feedback method

Task: peer teaching a grammatical item. Feedback on classroom presence and classroom management (this task is also summative – see below)

15 minutes 5 Spoken and written

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework Written exams Practical exams

55 0 45

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment % of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)

ILOs assessed Feedback method

Task: peer teaching a grammatical item

10 15 minutes 1,2,3,6,7,10,11 Spoken and written

Teaching practice 15 20 minutes 1-5, 7-12Spoken and written Video-recorded for self evaluation

Assignment: unknown language journal

20 3,000 words 1,2,6,7,8,9-12 Spoken and written

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Teaching practice 20 30 minutes 1-5, 7-12Spoken and written Video-recorded for self evaluation.

Assignment: learner profile

353,000 words + 120-180 minutes of interviews + 50 minutes teaching

1-12 Spoken and written

0

0

 

Re-assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment Form of re-assessment ILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment

Task: peer teaching a grammatical item

Teaching a grammatical point to the assessors (15 minutes)

1,2,3,6,7,10,11To be arranged before end of May 2018

Teaching practiceTeaching a lesson to the assessors (30 minutes)

1-5, 7-12To be arranged before end of May 2018

Assignment: unknown language journal

Commentary and reflection on a DVD ELT lesson (3,000 words)

1,2,6,7,8, 9-12To be arranged before end of May 2018

Teaching practiceTeaching a lesson to the assessors (30 minutes)

1-5, 7-12To be arranged before end of May 2018

Assignment: learner profile

3,000-word assignment based on the needs analysis from a recorded interview with a learner + interview with assessor to discuss lesson plan

1-12To be arranged before end of May 2018

Re-assessment notes

The first assignment (unknown learner journal) constitutes 20% and the second assignment (learner profile) constitutes 35% of the module mark.  The first teaching practice is 15% and the second one is 20%.  The task is 10% of the module mark.

 

Resources

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Foley, M. & Hall, D. 2012. MyGrammarLab Intermediate B1/B2. Harlow: Pearson Educaion Ltd.

Harmer, J. 2015. The Practice of English Language Teaching (5th Ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.

Harmer , J. 2007. How to Teach English. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.

Hedge, T. 2000. Teaching and learning in the language classroom. Oxford: Oxford Univesity Press

Hughes, J. 2014. ETpedia. 1000 ideas for English Language teachers.  Hove: Pavilion

Kelly, G. 2000. How to Teach Pronunciation. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.

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Longman Dictionary of contemporary English. (4th Ed.) 2006. Harlow: Pearson Educationa Ltd.

Scriverner, J. 2011. Learning Teaching (3rd Ed.). Oxford: Macmillan Books for teachers

Swan, M. 2005. Practical English Usage (3rd Ed.). Oxford: OUP.

 

Module has an active ELE page? Yes

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish

https://www.britishcouncil.org/teach-english

http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/cadre_EN.asp

 

Indicative learning resources - Other resources

 

Other detailsModule ECTS 30

Module pre-requisites

ELC 1800 or equivalent 

Module co-requisites

NQF level (module) 5

Available as distance learning? No

Origin date 20/08/12

Last revision date 25/08/2017

Key words search

TESOL, TEFL, Trinity CertTESOL, teaching abroad