Universität Wien

120008 VK MEd 02: VK Practicum Course (2020S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 17 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 02.03. 17:00 - 20:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 16.03. 17:00 - 20:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 30.03. 17:00 - 20:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 27.04. 17:00 - 20:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 11.05. 17:00 - 20:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 25.05. 17:00 - 20:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 15.06. 17:00 - 20:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this course is to assist and support student teachers during their practicum phase with regard to observation techniques, planning tasks, classroom management issues and the evaluation of their observations and teaching experiences. In addition students are introduced to the concept of action Research (AR) and will be assisted in carrying out an AR Project during their field experience.

Core Content:

applying theoretical concepts in practice;

subject-specific observation techniques;

planning EFL language teaching activities and lessons and sequences of lessons

professional reflection procedures (individual and collaborative)

principles and procedures of action research

Method:

interactive class with student participation in small-group and all-class discussions of topics related to participants' observations, teaching experience and students' action research projects

The main instrument for observation, reflection and discussion is the EPOSTL - European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages - please bring your personal copy along for all sessions

Assessment and permitted materials

1) Attendance of all blocks is mandatory/ since introd. of distance learning: attendance of online sessions

2) Active participation i(n class and) on-line + presentation of assignments, presentation of teaching inquiry Project (AR) ;

3) 20-minute debriefing session at an individually arranged date towards the end of the semester; hand-in of the teaching inquiry Project (AR) ;

4)Presentation of complete Practicum Documentation Pack

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Requirements ("zwingend vorgeschriebene Leistungen"): You are expected to
1. hand in all written assignments,
2. summarize your reflections on your practicum + present a vignette in the debriefing session;
3. present your Practicum Documentation Pack ;
4. hand-in your teaching inquiry project (AR Project);
5. present your AR Project.

Credits for the course / requirements:
1. Full and active participation + home assignments (reading etc.) 10%
2. 20-minute individual mentoring/debriefing session 20%
3. Presentation of AR Project 20%
4. Hand -in of AR Project Report 50%

Examination topics

Continuous assessment; details will be given in class and on moodle.

Reading list

Texts for reading can be found on Moodle/will be provided in class.

+Handouts (on paper and on moodle).

Association in the course directory

MEd 046 / 507
Modul 2
LI: 12-4820

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:20