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Methodology IV - O01301240
Title: Didaktika IV
Guaranteed by: Katedra anglického jazyka a literatury (41-KAJL)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Actual: from 2022
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 1
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:1/1, MC [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: not taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Pre-requisite : O01301239
Is pre-requisite for: O01301241, O01301227, O01301228
Is interchangeable with: O01301232
Annotation -
Last update: doc. PhDr. Klára Uličná, Ph.D. (02.02.2022)
The course takes a close look at selected methods and approaches to teaching English as a foreign language. With the help of some essential knowledge from psychology and linguistics, the students will become familiar with the historical development of English langugae teaching, including the changing definition and conceptualization of language learning aims. Through studying the theory, preparing, realizing and experiencing practical demonstrations in class and reflecting on them, we are going to seek answers to the following questions: What benefits do these methods and approaches have for our current English teaching practice at primary schools? And what methods can be effectively applied for which purpose? What methods suit “you” as an English teacher – What will be your “eclectic approach”?
Literature -
Last update: Mgr. Barbora Müller Dočkalová (31.01.2020)

Obligatory:

Richards, J. C. and Rogers, T. S.: Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014. (vybrané kapitoly)

 

Recommended:
Asher, J.: Learning Another Language Through Actions. Los Gatos: Sky Oaks Productions, Inc., 2003.

Krashen, S. and Terrell, T.: The Natural Approach: Language Acquisition in the Classroom. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall Europe, 1988.

Larsen-Freeman, D.: Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.


Willis, J.: A Framework for Task-Based Learning. Harlow: Longman, 1996.
 

Requirements to the exam
Last update: doc. PhDr. Klára Uličná, Ph.D. (31.01.2022)

Course requirements:
1. Attendance (no more than one missed class), active participation
2. Required reading; creating an observation sheet for each method/approach based on the required reading; a list of relevant keywords associated with each method/approach
3. Micro-teaching (15 min, in pairs): a demonstration of what one of the methods/approaches looks like in practice, aimed at young learners (A1 – A2). In the seminar that follows, there will be a 2-3 minute reflection of the feedback you have gained from the completed observation sheets
4. An oral interview (in pairs), max. 2 retakes

 

Criteria for assessment:

The final grade will result from the assessment of your micro-teaching (max. 30 points), your portfolio (max. 30 points) and the oral interview (max. 40 points).

Your micro-teaching will demonstrate the selected method. An excellent presentation involves correct use of English, meeting the principles and using the techniques that are typical for the particular method/approach, and it is original.

Your portfolio will contain:

-  a list of keywords associated with each method/approach

-  completed observation sheets for each method/approach

Each observation sheet reflects the theory of the studied method/approach. No important features are omitted. The observation sheet should help you understand the experience you will have in class; to connect each part of your colleague’s presentation to theory and proper terminology. At least three different approaches to observation sheet design are employed.

-  your micro-teaching preparation (lesson plan, materials)

-  your self-reflection based on the feedback you have gained from your colleagues‘ observation sheets  

The oral interview: An excellent performance demonstrates your knowledge of all of the discussed methods and approaches, your understanding of their similarities and differences, your ability to compare and contrast their various aspects, basic knowledge of their history, understanding their connection to theories of language and theories of learning, understanding of what influence they have had on current language teaching, and an awareness of what influence they have on you as a future English teacher. While your colleague is talking, you listen carefully, you may make notes, and afterwards you will ask questions that are theoretically in accord with the method/approach and that will address its unmentioned aspects.

 

Scoring:

100 - 90 points....................1

89 - 75 points ....................2

74 - 65 points ....................3

Syllabus
Last update: Mgr. Barbora Müller Dočkalová (15.02.2017)

1. Theoretical foundations; Historical overview; Approach, method, technique


2. ELT methodology: review of essential aspects

3. The Grammar-Translation Method. The Direct Method.


4. The Natural Approach. The Audio-Lingual Method.


5. Total Physical Response. The Silent Way.

6. De/Suggestopedia. CLIL.


7. Communicative Language Teaching. Task-based Learning

8. Revision


9. Summary, course evaluation

 
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