Universität Wien

126230 VK MEd 01A/B: VK Specific Issues in Language Learning and Teaching (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 15.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 22.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 29.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 12.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 19.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 26.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 03.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 17.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 07.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 14.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 21.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 28.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims to increase awareness of the needs of students with specific learning differences when acquiring another language. It provides the necessary theoretical background to help you understand the nature of the various specific learning difficulties and the underlying principles of effective instructional programs. The module equips you with a repertoire of practical teaching and assessment techniques for the inclusive classroom.
In the course you will also evaluate resources used in teaching languages to students with learning difficulties and design language teaching tasks that meet the needs of students with different ability profiles.
This course aims to increase awareness of the needs of students with specific learning differences when acquiring another language. It provides the necessary theoretical background to help you understand the nature of the various specific learning difficulties and the underlying principles of effective instructional programs. The module equips you with a repertoire of practical teaching and assessment techniques for the inclusive classroom.
In the course you will also evaluate resources used in teaching languages to students with learning difficulties and design language teaching tasks that meet the needs of students with different ability profiles.

Planned topics:
1. Introduction and discourses of disability
2. What are Specific Learning Difficulties?
3. Identifying specific learning difficulties in multilingual contexts:
4. The impact of SpLDs on learning additional languages
5. General principles of inclusive education and multisensory structured learning
6. Using digital technology to teach students with SpLDs
7. Teaching spelling and pronunciation in an inclusive classroom
8. Teaching vocabulary and grammar in an inclusive classroom
9. Teaching reading and writing in an inclusive classroom
10. Adapting language teaching tasks and materials to meet the diverse needs of students
11. Teaching listening and speaking in an inclusive classroom- Peer teaching and presentation
12. Fairness and universal design in language assessment:
13. Supporting self-regulation of learning

Assessment and permitted materials

Continuous assessment

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Active participation: 20%
Group work (peer teaching and presentation): 30%
Portfolio: Digital learning tool presentation and analysis (multi-modal): 10%; Critical materials analysis and adaptation (choice between narrated academic PPT or written essay): 40% -Total 50%
Attendance is obligatory (max. 2 absences)
A maximum of 100 points can be achieved.
0-59 = Nicht genügend
60-69= Genügend
70 -79= Befriedigend
80 - 89= Gut
90-100 = Sehr gut

Examination topics

Continuous assessment

Reading list

Delaney, M., & Farley, S. (2016). Special Educational Needs-Into the Classroom. Oxford University Press.
Kormos, J. (2016). The second language learning processes of students with specific learning difficulties. Routledge.
Kormos, J., & Smith, A. M. (2011). Teaching languages to learners with specific learning difficulties. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.
Nijakowska, J. (2010). Dyslexia in the foreign language classroom. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: We 08.01.2025 16:46