Objectives and competences
Enriched knowledge of certain aspects of the English language relevant to future teachers
Systematic building of student's existing knowledge of vocabulary and grammar
Consolidation and development of reading, writing, listening, speaking skills
Development of classroom English and strategies for classroom work and use.
Increased awareness of the culture of English-speaking countries
Content (Syllabus outline)
Students will focus on aspects of English particularly interesting to future teachers.
Through the exploration of a variety of topics connected to the English speaking world, students will develop and practise their knowledge of English, which helps future teachers to become more self-confident users of English in a classroom.
Students will also develop and practise their knowledge of classroom English, learning how to manage a class effectively (e.g. giving instructions, providing feedback, praising/critisising, asking for clarification...)
The analysis of selected texts will also enable students to enhance their language skills (enriching their vocabulary and developing their existing knowledge of grammar) through the variety of update tasks and exercises (e.g.data-driven exercises based on English corpus) with the emphasis placed on authentic language in use.
Learning and teaching methods
exercises
text work
problem solving
discussion/debate
group/pair work
homework assignments
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Identify topics of interest for classroom use
Demonstrate knowledge of key areas of language useful to them as future teachers
Manage a classroom effectively in English
Critically analyse written texts in English
Access information about the culture of native speakers of English from a variety of sources
Use dictionaries, reference books and other relevant material
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Ability to work in groups and pairs
Ability to use up-to-date learning tools and resources
Understanding of the need to constantly update one’s knowledge
Ability to develop learning strategies and problem-solving techniques
Readings
- Hewings (2005) Advanced Grammar in Use
- McCarthy & O'Dell (2002) English Vocabulary in Use
- Wordbanks Corpus
Spratt (1994) English for Teachers
-Sabec & Limon ( 2002) Across Cultures
- različna aktualna besedila iz časopisov, revij, z internetnih strani ipd.
(a variety of interesting texts from magazines, newspapers, internet …)
Prerequisits
English C1 /CEFR
