Методы и технологии преподавания иностранных языков

2023/2024

Статус: Майнор

Кто читает: Департамент иностранных языков

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа гуманитарных наук и искусств

Когда читается: 3, 4 модуль

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Никитина Наталья Александровна, Павлов Владимир Владимирович, Царапкина Татьяна Анатольевна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 5

Контактные часы: 76

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This course will equip the students with the skills necessary to become effective, and creative, language teachers, ready to work in various teaching contexts with various types of learners. This course focuses on practical aspects of language teaching, specifically teaching the four main language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and language systems (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and functions). The students will also design effective tasks and practice learning situations. The course will look at strategies to check meaning and correct errors and will survey project-based learning and peer learning. Working with young learners, adolescents and adult learners, individually and in groups, will also be covered.

Learning Objectives

1. To acquire essential subject knowledge and familiarity with the principles of effective English teaching; 2. To acquire a range of practical skills for teaching English to various language groups 3. To develop critical thinking in relation to various teaching situations 4. to improve academic presentation skills

Expected Learning Outcomes

demonstrate awareness of learners and learner needs and will learn to take into account learner backgrounds, preferences and current needs
demonstrate language awareness and knowledge of language teaching approaches
demonstrate knowledge about language skills and how they may be acquired
demonstrate an appropriate range of language teaching skills
demonstrate an ability to make appropriate decisions in various teaching situations
demonstrate an ability to organize an effective extracurricular event
demonstrate an ability to design an effective learning project
demonstrate employability as a language teacher though creating an effective portfolio

Course Contents

1 The Learner and Learner Needs
2. Vocabulary: Presenting and Teaching
3. Grammar: Presenting and Teaching
4. Presenting Language
5. Controlled and Freer Practice
6. Error Correction
7. Teaching Receptive Skills
8. Teaching productive skills
9. Teaching pronunciation
10. Modern Trends in ESL Teaching
11. Teaching Various Age Groups and Contexts
12. Review of ESL Materials
13. Professional Development and Careers in ESL

Assessment Elements

Classroom participation/homework/peer review - 15%
The students will receive points for participating in class and for completing homework and forum tasks. These tasks vary, and assessment varies depending on the task. You will receive specific task instructions and assessment criteria for each task.
Presentations - 10%
A case analysis/A course assessment scheme - 7,5%
Designing a learning project - 10 %
Plan an extra-curricular event – 10%
Peer Teaching and Language Analysis– 10%
Quizzes– 10%
You will complete a series of test and quizzes during lectures. They will be based on the material we will study in the lectures. These quizzes will normally be given at the end of the lecture or at the beginning of the next lecture.
Forum participation (reflection on video observations)– 7.5%
Teaching Portfolio – 20% - exam
The task: The teaching portfolio is the final project of the course. This is also the qualifying project towards receiving a micro-degree ‘Language Education Specialist’. This project is aimed at demonstrating the skills necessary for a language education specialist (either an English tutor/teacher working with a ready curriculum, or a program manager/administrator). The portfolio should include all the required items and may include optional items.

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 4th module
0.075 * A case analysis/A course assessment scheme - 7,5% + 0.15 * Classroom participation/homework/peer review - 15% + 0.1 * Designing a learning project - 10 % + 0.075 * Forum participation (reflection on video observations)– 7.5% + 0.1 * Peer Teaching and Language Analysis– 10% + 0.1 * Plan an extra-curricular event – 10% + 0.1 * Presentations - 10% + 0.1 * Quizzes– 10% + 0.2 * Teaching Portfolio – 20% - exam

Course Syllabus