Objectives and competences
The main goals of the course are for students to become aware of, understand and use the concepts and principles of language assessment and to understand the basic principles of research in English language learning and teaching, quality criteria for good research, research ethics, as well as quantitative research methods in English language teaching.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Contextual framework of teaching English in secondary schools
• Developing language skills
• Teaching listening.
• Teaching reading.
• Teaching speaking.
• Teaching writing.
• The integration of language skills.
Learning and teaching methods
Direct teaching
• lectures, tutorials, laboratory work (microteaching),
• observation (groups) of teaching and analysis
Individual work
• required reading
• observation tasks, practical tasks, reflective tasks
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course the students will:
• understand the concepts of principles of language assessment
• design classroom language tests
• ne able to understand and use alternative assessment
• be able to assess listening
• be able to assess reading
• be able to assess speaking
• be able to assess writing
• be able to understand the principles of the research in English language learning and teaching
• be able to understand the principles of quality criteria, research ethics, and other research issues
• be able to understand the quantitative research methods in English language teaching
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes::
• planning language instruction
• teaching skills)
• analysis and evaluation of teaching
• independent and collaborative learning
• reflective approach to learning and teaching.
Readings
Cvetek, S. 2012. Introduction to English Language Teaching. (6. izd.). Maribor: Pedagoška fakulteta. (dostopno tudi kot e-učno gradivo / Available also as e-learning study material)
Harmer, J. 2007. The Practice of English Language Teaching. [4th ed.]. Harlow: Longman.
Ur, P. 2012. A Course in Language Teaching: Practice and theory. [2nd ed.]. Cambridge: CUP.
Prerequisits
English Didactics 2
Additional information on implementation and assessment • Written exam
• portfolio
