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126010 FK ELT Foundations 1 (2022S)

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

Summary

1 MIXED KPH Krems Rieder-Marschallinger , Moodle
2 Mehlmauer-Larcher , Moodle
3 MIXED Bacovsky-Novak , Moodle
4 Steiner , Moodle
5 Rieder-Bünemann , Moodle
6 Gonzalez Garde , Moodle
7 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

The majority of these sessions will be held on-site. Preliminary online dates: 4 April, 9 May & 23 May.

  • Monday 07.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 14.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 21.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 28.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 04.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 25.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 02.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 09.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 16.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 23.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 30.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 13.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 20.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 27.06. 16:15 - 17:45 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.

Methods: 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%

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%

Examination topics

Continuous assessment based on what is covered in the course (see content and aims), details on assignments are provided in class.

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.

Group 2

max. 25 participants
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 16.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 23.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 30.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 06.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 27.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 04.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 11.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 18.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 25.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 01.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 08.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 15.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 22.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 29.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

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

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%

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%

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.
- Other texts will be provided in class/on Moodle.
- A list of other useful books can be found on Moodle.

Group 3

max. 25 participants
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The majority of these sessions will be held on-site. Preliminary dates for online units:
- 29 March
- 26 April
- 10 May
- 24 May

  • Tuesday 08.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 15.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 22.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 29.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 05.04. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 26.04. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 03.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 10.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 17.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 24.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 31.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 14.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 21.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 28.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

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

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%

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%.

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.
- Other texts will be provided in class/on Moodle.
- A list of other useful books can be found on Moodle.

Group 4

max. 25 participants
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 14.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 21.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 28.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 04.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 25.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 02.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 09.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 16.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 23.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 30.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 13.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 20.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 27.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

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

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%

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%

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.
Other texts will be provided in class/on Moodle.
A list of other useful books can be found on Moodle.

Group 5

max. 25 participants
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 10.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 17.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 24.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 31.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 07.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 28.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 05.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 12.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 19.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 02.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 09.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 23.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 30.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

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

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%

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%.

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.
- Other texts will be provided in class/on Moodle.
- A list of other useful books can be found on Moodle.

Group 6

max. 25 participants
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 16.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 23.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 30.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 06.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 27.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 04.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 11.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 18.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 25.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 01.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 08.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 15.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Wednesday 22.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Saturday 25.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

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

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%

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%.

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.
- Other texts will be provided in class/on Moodle.
- A list of other useful books can be found on Moodle.

Group 7

max. 25 participants
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 10.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 17.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 24.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 31.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 07.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 28.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 05.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 12.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 19.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 02.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 09.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 23.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Thursday 30.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

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

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%

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%.

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.
- Other texts will be provided in class/on Moodle.
- 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

Last modified: Tu 26.11.2024 00:32