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120009 SE MEd 03: SE Applied Research Seminar (2021W)

Neurodiversity and ELT: researching and supporting individual learning trajectories

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

max. 19 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 08.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 15.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 22.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 05.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 12.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 19.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 26.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 03.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 10.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 17.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 07.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 14.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Friday 21.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Title: Neurodiversity and ELT: researching and supporting individual learning trajectories

This seminar will provide, firstly, a concise overview of research methods in English language learning, teaching and teacher education research in the form of teacher input and short presentations by (pairs of) students. This part will amount to around 25% of the seminar.
Secondly, students will engage actively in inquiry-based learning about and for inclusive English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education; this part will amount to around 75% of the seminar. In focused research projects, students are going to listen to the voices of neurodivergent learners, i.e., learners with AD(H)D, Austism, and Dyslexia. We will explore the principles of the neurodiversity movement and its relation to more general issues of inclusion and focus on the individual learner in the context of EFL language teaching. On a methodological level, students will gain theoretical and practical training in conducting interviews and in qualitative content analysis as a means of making sense of these data.
Through conducting and analysing interviews with neurodivergent learners and their teachers, students in this seminar will gain insights into the specificities of inclusive settings of formal EFL education.

Assessment and permitted materials

Successful completion of this course requires students to
• Give a brief presentation on a research method used in English language, learning, teacher and teacher education research (15 points)
• Complete ongoing tasks and participate during class (10 points)
• Complete preparation tasks for and conduct one interview with a (neurodivergent) student or a teacher of neurodivergent students (15 points)
• Transcribe this interview (10 points)
• (in pairs) Prepare research questions and analyse a selection of collected interviews within Qualitative Content Analysis and present a written report (40 points)
• Complete a selection of short reflective tasks on the experience of conducting this research (10 points)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is obligatory (max. 2 absences)
A maximum of 100 points can be achieved.
0 to 59 points: Nicht Genügend (Fail)
60-69 points: Genügend (Pass)
70-79 points: Befriedigend (Satisfactory)
80-89 points: Gut (good)
90-100 points: Sehr gut (Excellent)

Examination topics

There is no sit-down exam. Understanding of the content matter and methods presented is shown through successful completion of assignments

Reading list

Preliminary references:
Armstrong, T. (2012). Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Strength-based Strategies to Help Students with Special Needs Succeed in School and Life. ASCD
Fletcher-Watson, Sue & Francesca Happé. 2019. Autism: A new introduction to psychological theory and current debate. London: Routledge
Flick, U. (2014). An introduction to qualitative research (5.th ed.). Los Angeles, Calif. [u.a.]: Sage.
Kormos, J., & Smith, A. (2012). Teaching languages to students with specific learning differences (MM textbooks). Bristol :: Multilingual Matters.
Kvale, S. (2005). InterViews : An introduction to qualitative research interviewing (14. [print.]. ed.). Thousand Oaks, Calif. [u.a.]: Sage Publ.
Lichtman, M. (2006). Qualitative research in education : A user's guide. Thousand Oaks [u.a.]: Sage Publ.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MEd 046/507
Code/Modul: MEd 03
Lehrinhalt: 12-4830

Last modified: Fr 01.10.2021 15:09