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490096 SE Theory and practical experience of school development (2013W)

Multilingualism at school and in class

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 49 - Lehrer*innenbildung
Continuous assessment of course work

Full title: Mehrsprachigkeit in Schule und Unterricht / Multilingualism at school and in class

Language: English and German
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. 25 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 16.10. 13:15 - 16:15 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 30.10. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Wednesday 13.11. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Wednesday 27.11. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Wednesday 11.12. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Wednesday 15.01. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Wednesday 22.01. 08:00 - 14:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The following topics will be covered:
° Introduction to multilingualism and linguistic diversity
° Multilingualism in education and society
° (Socio)linguistic order and norms
° Teaching methods: supporting multilingual students in linguistically diverse classrooms
° Individualisation and diversification
° Introduction to empirical research
° Research development and research design
° Methods of data collection, processing, analysis and interpretation
° Presentation of research findings and academic writing

During the semester in small research teams students are going to conduct a small-scale a secondary school. The aim of the research project is to implement the acquired theories in practice and gather hands-on experience.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participants will be assessed on the basis of their contribution to a small empirical case-study, their written research paper, oral presentation, and in-class participation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course strives to
° provide basic knowledge about multilingualism, linguistic diversity, as well as individualisation and diversification;
° support students in strengthening their awareness of the existing multilingualism;
° introduce methods for supporting multilingual learners in linguistically diverse classrooms;
° rise students’ awareness about the importance of language in education, and in society at large;
° raise students’ awareness about the link between language and identity, language and culture, culture and identity;
° introduce students to empirical research in schools;
° develop students’ ability to individually define and work with research questions;
° develop students’ ability to construct an adequate research tools;
° introduce qualitative and quantitative research methods (data collection, processing, and analysis/interpretation);
° develop students’ ability to document and present research results transparently.

Examination topics

Course methods among others include developing and conducting a small research project, classroom and online discussions, in-class tasks, readings, and presentations.

Reading list

Readings will be available in the library or provided on the Moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

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