Universität Wien

127000 FK BEd 07.1: Materials Evaluation and Development - interim (2022W)

3.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Summary

1 Heaney , Moodle
2 Heaney , Moodle
3 Rieder-Bünemann , Moodle
4 Rieder-Bünemann , 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).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Please note that this course will be taught in double sessions which take place every 2 weeks (see course dates)!

  • Wednesday 05.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 19.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 16.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 30.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 14.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 18.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims and contents:
This course aims at providing students with the background knowledge and basic skills required to critically analyse existing language teaching materials, as well as to modify and develop their own activities in accordance with competence-oriented criteria and target group needs. The focus will be on the following areas:
Grammar
Vocabulary
Extensive reading
Throughout the course, we will discuss relevant background reading, explore various (schoolbook) materials and activities, and integrate pertinent national and European documents (e.g. national curricula, the CEFR, the ELP), relating them to specific English language teaching contexts.
Methods:
A mixture of methods will be employed, including
- individual and group activities in and outside of class time,
- discussions in class,
- short presentations by the lecturer.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment:
1. Course work (reading & class participation) (24%)
2. Homework tasks (24%)
3. Portfolio tasks (52%)
Minimum requirements:
- Regular attendance (max. 2 absences)
- Part 3 (portfolio) must be positive (60% or above) to pass the course.
Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%

Reading list

Handouts and reading texts will be made available on Moodle.
Sources include:
Day, Richard. 2011. 'Extensive reading: the background'. In Day, Richard et al. Bringing extensive reading into the classroom. Oxford: OUP, 10-21.
Ellis, Rod. 2006. 'Current issues in the teaching of grammar: An SLA perspective'. TESOL Quarterly 40 (1), 83-107.
Thornbury, Scott. 2002. How to teach vocabulary. Harlow: Longman.

Group 2

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Please note that this course will be taught in double sessions which take place every 2 weeks (see course dates)!

  • Wednesday 12.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 09.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 23.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 07.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 11.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 25.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims and contents:
This course aims at providing students with the background knowledge and basic skills required to critically analyse existing language teaching materials, as well as to modify and develop their own activities in accordance with competence-oriented criteria and target group needs. The focus will be on the following areas:
Grammar
Vocabulary
Extensive reading
Throughout the course, we will discuss relevant background reading, explore various (schoolbook) materials and activities, and integrate pertinent national and European documents (e.g. national curricula, the CEFR, the ELP), relating them to specific English language teaching contexts.
Methods:
A mixture of methods will be employed, including
- individual and group activities in and outside of class time,
- discussions in class,
- short presentations by the lecturer.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment:
1. Course work (reading & class participation) (24%)
2. Homework tasks (24%)
3. Portfolio tasks (52%)
Minimum requirements:
- Regular attendance (max. 2 absences)
- Part 3 (portfolio) must be positive (60% or above) to pass the course.
Grading scheme:
1 (sehr gut): 100-90%
2 (gut): 89-80%
3 (befriedigend): 79-70%
4 (genügend): 69-60%
5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%

Reading list

Handouts and reading texts will be made available on Moodle.
Sources include:
Day, Richard. 2011. 'Extensive reading: the background'. In Day, Richard et al. Bringing extensive reading into the classroom. Oxford: OUP, 10-21.
Ellis, Rod. 2006. 'Current issues in the teaching of grammar: An SLA perspective'. TESOL Quarterly 40 (1), 83-107.
Thornbury, Scott. 2002. How to teach vocabulary. Harlow: Longman.

Group 3

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Please note that this course will be taught in double sessions which take place every 2 weeks (see course dates)!

  • Tuesday 11.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 25.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 15.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 29.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 13.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 17.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 31.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims and contents:This course aims at providing students with the background knowledge and basic skills required to critically analyse existing language teaching materials, as well as to modify and develop their own activities in accordance with competence-oriented criteria and target group needs. The focus will be on the following areas: Grammar Vocabulary Extensive readingThroughout the course, we will discuss relevant background reading, explore various (schoolbook) materials and activities, and integrate pertinent national and European documents (e.g. national curricula, the CEFR, the ELP), relating them to specific English language teaching contexts.Methods:A mixture of methods will be employed, including- individual and group activities in and outside of class time,- discussions in class,- short presentations by the lecturer.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment:1. Course work (reading & class participation) (24%)2. Homework tasks (24%)3. Portfolio tasks (52%)Minimum requirements:- Regular attendance (max. 2 absences)- Part 3 (portfolio) must be positive (60% or above) to pass the course.Grading scheme:1 (sehr gut): 100-90%2 (gut): 89-80%3 (befriedigend): 79-70%4 (genügend): 69-60%5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%

Reading list

Handouts and reading texts will be made available on Moodle.Sources include:Day, Richard. 2011. 'Extensive reading: the background'. In Day, Richard et al. Bringing extensive reading into the classroom. Oxford: OUP, 10-21.Ellis, Rod. 2006. 'Current issues in the teaching of grammar: An SLA perspective'. TESOL Quarterly 40 (1), 83-107.Thornbury, Scott. 2002. How to teach vocabulary. Harlow: Longman.

Group 4

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Please note that this course will be taught in double sessions which take place every 2 weeks (see course dates)!

  • Tuesday 18.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 08.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 22.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 06.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 10.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 24.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims and contents:This course aims at providing students with the background knowledge and basic skills required to critically analyse existing language teaching materials, as well as to modify and develop their own activities in accordance with competence-oriented criteria and target group needs. The focus will be on the following areas: Grammar Vocabulary Extensive readingThroughout the course, we will discuss relevant background reading, explore various (schoolbook) materials and activities, and integrate pertinent national and European documents (e.g. national curricula, the CEFR, the ELP), relating them to specific English language teaching contexts.Methods:A mixture of methods will be employed, including- individual and group activities in and outside of class time,- discussions in class,- short presentations by the lecturer.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment:1. Course work (reading & class participation) (24%)2. Homework tasks (24%)3. Portfolio tasks (52%)Minimum requirements:- Regular attendance (max. 2 absences)- Part 3 (portfolio) must be positive (60% or above) to pass the course.Grading scheme:1 (sehr gut): 100-90%2 (gut): 89-80%3 (befriedigend): 79-70%4 (genügend): 69-60%5 (nicht genügend): 59-0%

Reading list

Handouts and reading texts will be made available on Moodle.Sources include:Day, Richard. 2011. 'Extensive reading: the background'. In Day, Richard et al. Bringing extensive reading into the classroom. Oxford: OUP, 10-21.Ellis, Rod. 2006. 'Current issues in the teaching of grammar: An SLA perspective'. TESOL Quarterly 40 (1), 83-107.Thornbury, Scott. 2002. How to teach vocabulary. Harlow: Longman.

Information

Assessment and permitted materials

Course work (active contribution to class activities, regular reading & other assignments, moodle activities), 2 homework tasks, 2 portfolio tasks.

Examination topics

Two homework tasks, two portfolio tasks, course work as listed above, based on topics covered in class (see Ziele, Inhalte und Methode / course schedule). Details on assignments given in class and on moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BEd 046/407
Code/Modul: BEd 07.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-0610

Last modified: We 05.10.2022 10:29