Universität Wien

126231 VK MEd 01A/B: VK Specific Issues in Language Learning and Teaching (2022S)

Diversity in the EFL Classroom

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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An/Abmeldung

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Details

max. 23 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Donnerstag 10.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 17.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 24.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 31.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 07.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 28.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 05.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 12.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 19.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 02.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 09.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 23.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Donnerstag 30.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The general pedagogic guidelines in Austrian curricula embrace inclusion as a pedagogic aim, in educating pupils towards solidarity, and pedagogic practice, in creating a supportive learning environment for all. This course will engage with these principles through a focus on diversity in English language education. Diversity is here conceptualised broadly, and embraces learners with a variety of national and cultural backgrounds as well as those with specific learning differences, including being neurodiverse (e.g., learners with AD(H)D, dyslexia or autism). This course addresses a twofold aim with regard to diversity: firstly, increasing learners’ awareness of the need to select and create teaching materials that are mindful of representing individuals and groups in an appropriate and respectful manner and, secondly, enabling students to fruitfully engage with the existing, complex diversity in an ELT classroom practice through understanding and applying inclusive ELT materials and practices.
In this course, we will explore the theory and practice of diversity in an ELT context by focussing on
• questions of representation in teaching materials, including means of analysing such representation
• inclusive classroom practices particularly suited for ELT
• diversity as a topical issue for classroom discussion
Students will be able to…
• better understand diversity in Austrian English language classrooms
• incorporate principles of inclusion into their classrooms
• critically analyse course materials with regard to representation
• design inclusive tasks and materials
• critically discuss the theory-reality divide of inclusion in ELT
Pair or group work activities as well as interactive and creative formats will enable students to participate frequently in class discussions and are meant to provide for a motivating and stimulating atmosphere in class.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

1. Class Participation (engagement in class and group discussions, including on presentations by fellow students, short tasks and reading assignments,)
2. Teaching-related Presentation: i.e. adaptation or creation of a teaching sequence plus relevant materials with regard to EITHER the representation of diversity in Austrian ELT classrooms OR in order to better cater for student diversity in class
3. Written Assignments:
a. TASK A: Development of a research-based checklist for Austrian ELT textbooks with regard to diversity
b. TASK B: Multimodal analysis of material used for/usable for ELT

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria:
Regular attendance is obligatory, and students must not miss more than 2 classes in the course of the semester. If you cannot come to class, please let us know beforehand. In case of absence, contact your colleagues for notes and information on the class you missed.

Prüfungsstoff

Course evaluation is based on:
(A) class participation and preparation of reading/other course materials (max 10 pts)
(B) teaching-related presentation and management of related discussion (max. 20 pts)
(C) TASK A (Checklist): written assignment, 1500-2000 words (35pts)
(D) TASK B (Multimodal Analysis): written assignment, 1500-2000 words (35 pts)

Literatur

Gray, John. (ed.). 2013. Critical perspectives on language teaching materials. London: Palgrave Macmillan
McGrath, Ian. 2016. Materials evaluation and design for language teaching (2nd edition). Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Stadler-Heer, Sandra.2019. Inclusion. ELTJ 73/2, 219-221

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: MA UF EN 046/507
Code/Modul: MA UF 01A + B
Lehrinhalt: 12-4811

Letzte Änderung: Fr 04.03.2022 00:06