126010 FK BEd 05.1: ELT Foundations 1 (2024W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Tu 17.12. 12:15-13:45
Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Mo 16.12. 08:15-09:45
Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
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).
- Registration is open from Mo 09.09.2024 12:00 to Mo 23.09.2024 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2024 23:59
Registration information is available for each group.
Groups
Group 1
max. 20 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 08.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 15.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 22.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 29.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 05.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 12.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 19.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 26.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 03.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 10.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- N Tuesday 17.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 07.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 14.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 21.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Tuesday 28.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment is mainly based on a portfolio. The texts are written with reference to the literature read at home and discussed in class as well as the guidelines provided for each task.
- Observation report 9%
- Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portfolio 35%
- School book tasks (CLT, vocabulary, listening) 36%
- Concluding reflection 10%
- Reading related tasks, online assignments, discussions (f2f, online) etc. 10%
Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -20%
- Observation report 9%
- Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portfolio 35%
- School book tasks (CLT, vocabulary, listening) 36%
- Concluding reflection 10%
- Reading related tasks, online assignments, discussions (f2f, online) etc. 10%
Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -20%
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements: You are expected to
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio;
4. attend classes regularly (max. 2 absences).The pass mark is 60%.
Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio;
4. attend classes regularly (max. 2 absences).The pass mark is 60%.
Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%
Examination topics
Continuous assessment and portfolio tasks:
- CLT tasks: analyse an information-gap activity and create and analyse an opinion-gap activity,
- select and analyse a listening comprehension task and a vocabulary task,
- plan, perform and reflect upon an own peer teaching micro-session,
- plan a full lesson,
- observe a lesson at an Austrian school and write an observation report,
- do all the reading assignments (see reading list),
- do all the home assignments as given in the sessions,
- participate in the sessions.
(Specifics and deadlines will be given in the course and on moodle.)
- CLT tasks: analyse an information-gap activity and create and analyse an opinion-gap activity,
- select and analyse a listening comprehension task and a vocabulary task,
- plan, perform and reflect upon an own peer teaching micro-session,
- plan a full lesson,
- observe a lesson at an Austrian school and write an observation report,
- do all the reading assignments (see reading list),
- do all the home assignments as given in the sessions,
- participate in the sessions.
(Specifics and deadlines will be given in the course and on moodle.)
Reading list
Selected chapters from
- Richards, J.C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press. (This book will also used in at least two subsequent courses. Chapters for this course: 6, 7, 10, 12)
- Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Longman.
- Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (2008). Introduction to teaching English. Oxford University Press.
- Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson Longman.
- Wilson, J.J. (2008). How to teach listening. Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books and texts can be found on Moodle.
- Richards, J.C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press. (This book will also used in at least two subsequent courses. Chapters for this course: 6, 7, 10, 12)
- Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Longman.
- Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (2008). Introduction to teaching English. Oxford University Press.
- Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson Longman.
- Wilson, J.J. (2008). How to teach listening. Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books and texts can be found on Moodle.
Group 2
max. 20 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 07.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 14.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 21.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 28.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 04.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 11.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 18.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 25.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 02.12. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 09.12. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- N Monday 16.12. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 13.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 20.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Monday 27.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
Aims, contents and method of the course
The objectives of this course are to prepare students for the "Schulpraktikum" by focusing on the diverse roles and tasks of the EFL teacher, the basic concepts of CLT, lesson planning, classroom management and practical teaching techniques, as well as observation criteria.Core Content:- Teacher's roles
- Language learners and foreign language learning
- Presenting and explaining
- Classroom management, classroom language
- Lesson observation
- Planning lessons
- The communicative classroom
- Teaching vocabulary and listening
- General information on aspects of curricula and syllabuses
Students must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.Method: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching
- Language learners and foreign language learning
- Presenting and explaining
- Classroom management, classroom language
- Lesson observation
- Planning lessons
- The communicative classroom
- Teaching vocabulary and listening
- General information on aspects of curricula and syllabuses
Students must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.Method: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment is mainly based on a portfolio. The texts are written with reference to the literature read at home and discussed in class as well as the guidelines provided for each task.
- Observation report 9%
- Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portfolio 35%
- School book tasks (CLT, vocabulary, listening) 36%
- Concluding reflection 10%
- Reading, online assignments, glossary, discussions (f2f, online) etc. 10%
Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -20%
- Observation report 9%
- Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portfolio 35%
- School book tasks (CLT, vocabulary, listening) 36%
- Concluding reflection 10%
- Reading, online assignments, glossary, discussions (f2f, online) etc. 10%
Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -20%
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
inimum requirements: You are expected to
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio;
4. attend classes regularly (max. 2 absences).The pass mark is 60%.
Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio;
4. attend classes regularly (max. 2 absences).The pass mark is 60%.
Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%
Examination topics
Continuous assessment; details will be given in class and on moodle.
Reading list
Selected chapters from
- Richards, J.C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press. (This book will also used in at least two subsequent courses. Chapters for this course: 6, 7, 10, 12)
- Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Longman.
- Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (2008). Introduction to teaching English. Oxford University Press.
- Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson Longman.
- Wilson, J.J. (2008). How to teach listening. Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books and texts can be found on Moodle.
- Richards, J.C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press. (This book will also used in at least two subsequent courses. Chapters for this course: 6, 7, 10, 12)
- Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Longman.
- Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (2008). Introduction to teaching English. Oxford University Press.
- Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson Longman.
- Wilson, J.J. (2008). How to teach listening. Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books and texts can be found on Moodle.
Group 3
max. 20 participants
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 10.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 17.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 24.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 31.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 07.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 14.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 21.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 28.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 05.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 12.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- N Thursday 09.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 16.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 23.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 30.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Aims, contents and method of the course
The objectives of this course are to prepare students for the "Schulpraktikum" by focusing on the diverse roles and tasks of the EFL teacher, the basic concepts of CLT, lesson planning, classroom management and practical teaching techniques, as well as observation criteria.
Core Content:
- Teacher's roles
- Language learners and foreign language learning
- Presenting and explaining
- Classroom management, classroom language
- Lesson observation
- Planning lessons
- The communicative classroom
- Teaching vocabulary and listening
- General information on aspects of curricula and syllabuses.
Students must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.
Method: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching.
Core Content:
- Teacher's roles
- Language learners and foreign language learning
- Presenting and explaining
- Classroom management, classroom language
- Lesson observation
- Planning lessons
- The communicative classroom
- Teaching vocabulary and listening
- General information on aspects of curricula and syllabuses.
Students must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.
Method: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching.
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment is mainly based on a portfolio. The texts are written with reference to the literature read at home and discussed in class as well as the guidelines provided for each task.
- Observation report 9%
- Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portfolio 35%
- School book tasks (CLT, vocabulary, listening) 36%
- Concluding reflection 10%
- Reading, online assignments, glossary, discussions (f2f, online) etc. 10%
Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -20%.
- Observation report 9%
- Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portfolio 35%
- School book tasks (CLT, vocabulary, listening) 36%
- Concluding reflection 10%
- Reading, online assignments, glossary, discussions (f2f, online) etc. 10%
Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -20%.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements: You are expected to
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio;
4. attend class regularly (max. 2 absences).
The pass mark is 60%.
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio;
4. attend class regularly (max. 2 absences).
The pass mark is 60%.
Examination topics
Continuous assessment and portfolio tasks:
- CLT tasks: analyse an information-gap activity and create and analyse an opinion-gap activity,
- select and analyse a listening comprehension task and a vocabulary task,
- plan, perform and reflect upon an own peer teaching micro-session,
- plan a full lesson,
- observe a lesson at an Austrian school and write an observation report,
- do all the reading assignments (see reading list),
- do all the home assignments as given in the sessions,
- participate in the sessions.
(Specifics and deadlines will be given in the course and on moodle.)
- CLT tasks: analyse an information-gap activity and create and analyse an opinion-gap activity,
- select and analyse a listening comprehension task and a vocabulary task,
- plan, perform and reflect upon an own peer teaching micro-session,
- plan a full lesson,
- observe a lesson at an Austrian school and write an observation report,
- do all the reading assignments (see reading list),
- do all the home assignments as given in the sessions,
- participate in the sessions.
(Specifics and deadlines will be given in the course and on moodle.)
Reading list
Selected chapters from:
- Richards, J. C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
(This book is also used in at least two subsequent courses. Chapters for this course: 6, 7, 10, 12)
- Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Longman.
- Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (2008). Introduction to teaching English. Oxford University Press.
- Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson Longman.
- Wilson, J.J. (2008). How to teach listening. Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books and texts can be found on Moodle.
- Richards, J. C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
(This book is also used in at least two subsequent courses. Chapters for this course: 6, 7, 10, 12)
- Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Longman.
- Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (2008). Introduction to teaching English. Oxford University Press.
- Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson Longman.
- Wilson, J.J. (2008). How to teach listening. Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books and texts can be found on Moodle.
Group 4
max. 20 participants
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 10.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 17.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 24.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 31.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 07.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 14.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 21.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 28.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 05.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 12.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- N Thursday 09.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 16.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 23.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Thursday 30.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Aims, contents and method of the course
The objectives of this course are to prepare students for the "Schulpraktikum" by focusing on the diverse roles and tasks of the EFL teacher, the basic concepts of CLT, lesson planning, classroom management and practical teaching techniques, as well as observation criteria.Core Content:
Teacher's roles
Language learners and foreign language learning
Presenting and explaining
Classroom management, classroom language
Lesson observation
Planning lessons
The communicative classroom
Teaching vocabulary and listening
General information on aspects of curricula and syllabusesStudents must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.Method: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching
Teacher's roles
Language learners and foreign language learning
Presenting and explaining
Classroom management, classroom language
Lesson observation
Planning lessons
The communicative classroom
Teaching vocabulary and listening
General information on aspects of curricula and syllabusesStudents must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.Method: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment is mainly based on a portfolio (please see below). The texts are written with reference to the literature read at home and discussed in class as well as the guidelines provided for each task.• Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portf. (35%)
• School book tasks: CLT, Vocabulary, Listening (36%)
• Observation: observation report, filled in observation sheet (9%)
• Concluding reflection (10%)
• Reading, (online) assignments, discussions, participation in class, etc. (10%)Please note: Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -- 20%
• School book tasks: CLT, Vocabulary, Listening (36%)
• Observation: observation report, filled in observation sheet (9%)
• Concluding reflection (10%)
• Reading, (online) assignments, discussions, participation in class, etc. (10%)Please note: Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -- 20%
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements:
You are expected to
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio and and all the set tasks on Moodle
4. attend class regularly (max. 2 absences)
5. and participate actively in class.The pass mark is 60%.
Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%
You are expected to
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio and and all the set tasks on Moodle
4. attend class regularly (max. 2 absences)
5. and participate actively in class.The pass mark is 60%.
Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%
Examination topics
Continuous assessment and portfolio tasks:
CLT tasks: analyse an information gap activity and create an opinion gap activity, select and analyse a listening comprehension task and a vocabulary task,
plan, perform and reflect upon an own peer teaching micro-session, plan a full lesson,
observe a lesson at an Austrian school and write an observation report,
do all the reading assignments (see reading list), do all the home assignments as given in the sessions,
participate in the sessions.
(Specifics and deadlines will be given in the course and on moodle.)
CLT tasks: analyse an information gap activity and create an opinion gap activity, select and analyse a listening comprehension task and a vocabulary task,
plan, perform and reflect upon an own peer teaching micro-session, plan a full lesson,
observe a lesson at an Austrian school and write an observation report,
do all the reading assignments (see reading list), do all the home assignments as given in the sessions,
participate in the sessions.
(Specifics and deadlines will be given in the course and on moodle.)
Reading list
Selected chapters from:
- Richards, J. C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
(This book is also used in at least two subsequent courses. Chapters for this course: 6, 7, 10, 12)
- Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Longman.
- Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (2008). Introduction to teaching English. Oxford University Press.
- Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson Longman.
- Wilson, J.J. (2008). How to teach listening. Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books and texts can be found on Moodle.
- Richards, J. C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
(This book is also used in at least two subsequent courses. Chapters for this course: 6, 7, 10, 12)
- Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Longman.
- Hadfield, J. & Hadfield, C. (2008). Introduction to teaching English. Oxford University Press.
- Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Pearson Longman.
- Wilson, J.J. (2008). How to teach listening. Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books and texts can be found on Moodle.
Group 5
max. 20 participants
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 09.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 16.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 23.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 30.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 06.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 13.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 20.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 27.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 04.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Wednesday 11.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- N Wednesday 08.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
- Saturday 25.01. 08:30 - 13:30 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Aims, contents and method of the course
The objectives of this course are to prepare students for the "Schulpraktikum" by focusing on the diverse roles and tasks of the EFL teacher, the basic concepts of CLT, lesson planning, classroom management and practical teaching techniques, as well as observation criteria.Core Content:
- Teacher's roles
- Language learners and foreign language learning
- Presenting and explaining
- Classroom management, classroom language
- Lesson observation
- Planning lessons
- The communicative classroom
- Teaching vocabulary and listening
- General information on aspects of curricula and syllabuses.Students must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.Method: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching.
- Teacher's roles
- Language learners and foreign language learning
- Presenting and explaining
- Classroom management, classroom language
- Lesson observation
- Planning lessons
- The communicative classroom
- Teaching vocabulary and listening
- General information on aspects of curricula and syllabuses.Students must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.Method: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching.
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment is mainly based on a portfolio. The texts are written with reference to the literature read at home and discussed in class as well as the guidelines provided for each task.- Observation report 9%
- Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portfolio 35%
- School book tasks (CLT, vocabulary, listening) 36%
- Concluding reflection 10%
- Reading, online assignments, glossary, discussions (f2f, online) etc. 10%Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -20%
- Peer teaching + peer teaching related tasks in portfolio 35%
- School book tasks (CLT, vocabulary, listening) 36%
- Concluding reflection 10%
- Reading, online assignments, glossary, discussions (f2f, online) etc. 10%Language issues/not complying with formal aspects can lead to deductions of up to -20%
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements: You are expected to
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio;
4. attend class regularly (max. 2 absences).
The pass mark is 60%.Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%
1. observe an experienced English teacher in a self-organised visit to a secondary school/institution of your choice;
2. teach your peers in a short sequence in our course (together with a colleague);
3. hand in a course portfolio;
4. attend class regularly (max. 2 absences).
The pass mark is 60%.Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%
Examination topics
Continuous assessment; details will be given in class and on moodle.
Reading list
- Selected chapters (6, 7, 10, 12) from Richards, Jack, C. 2015. Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge: CUP. (This book is also used in at least two subsequent courses.)
- S. Thornbury. 2002. How to teach vocabulary. Harlow: Pearson Longman.
- J.J. Wilson. 2008. How to teach listening. Harlow: Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books can be found on Moodle.
- S. Thornbury. 2002. How to teach vocabulary. Harlow: Pearson Longman.
- J.J. Wilson. 2008. How to teach listening. Harlow: Pearson Longman.
A list of other useful books can be found on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Studium: BEd 046 / 407
Code/Modul: BEd 05.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-4651
Code/Modul: BEd 05.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-4651
Last modified: Mo 25.11.2024 13:09
- Teacher's roles
- Language learners and foreign language learning
- Presenting and explaining
- Classroom management, classroom language
- Lesson observation
- Planning lessons
- The communicative classroom
- Teaching vocabulary and listening
- General information on aspects of curricula and syllabusesStudents must observe an experienced English teacher and prepare/carry out a peer teaching sequence.Methods: lecturer input, discussions, group interaction, observation, peer teaching;