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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Education |
| Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Aims: The aims of the unit are: * to investigate the theories which underpin different teaching methodologies; * to critically assess the ideological basis and viability of different language teaching methodologies and syllabuses; * to consider the influences of the social and cultural context upon language teaching; * to consider issues relating to the globalisation of language teaching. Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing this unit students will be able to: * demonstrate a critical understanding of theories related to different types of methodology and syllabus for second language education; * critically evaluate different types of second language teaching curricula; * develop language teaching materials and methodologies which are appropriate to the needs of students in specific real-world contexts; * show awareness of the processes of second language curriculum development; * link theory and practice in the context of second language education. Skills: Self-directed learning (F) Problem analysis, research and reflection (T/F/A) Independent working (F) Problem-solving (F/A) Written communication (A) Appreciation of the complex, multifaceted nature of second language acquisition (F/A) Ability to research, synthesise and decide on the relevancy of various theories of second language acquisition (F/A) Key Skills 1. Make critical use of the literature of the field of Education (T/F/A). 2. Make critical use of professional experience in the field of Education (T/F/A). 3. Analyse, interpret and critique findings and arguments (T/F/A). 4. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems (T/F). 5. Evaluate research and variety of types of information and evidence critically, also making informed judgements in the absence of complete data (T/F/A) 6. Contribute to professional debate in the field of education (F). 7. Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level (F). 8. Communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences (T/F). 9. Evaluate their own academic and professional performance (T/F/A). 10. Manage change effectively and respond to changing demands (F). 11. Manage time, prioritise workloads and recognise and manage personal emotions and stress (F). 12. Develop new or higher level skill, for example in information technology (T/F/A). Content: To achieve the aims stated above, students will be supported in learning how critically to engage with relevant literature and to use it to inform the evaluatory analysis of their own experience of language learning. It is anticipated that topics will include: * The culture and ideology of TESOL. * Methods and post-methods in second language teaching. * English Medium Instruction (EMI), Bilingual Education, and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). * Curriculum and syllabus design for second language teaching. * Materials evaluation and development for second language teaching. * Language teaching materials as cultural artefacts. * Language programme evaluation. * Developing context appropriate methodologies for second language teaching. |
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ED50317 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Education
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