Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- - the place of methods in language teaching, 'alternative' approaches and critical pedagogy
- - principles of syllabus design
- - the needs and motivation of language learners
- - the role of the teacher
- - teaching languages for specific purposes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- - describe how the learner’s motivation influences learning outcomes
- - apply theoretical models to case studies.
- - evaluate a learner’s needs in relation to their learning context
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
---|---|
Independent Study | 126 |
Teaching | 24 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Carter, R. & D. Nunan (2001). The Cambridge guide to teaching English to speakers of other languages. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Harmer, J (2001). The practice of English language teaching. Harlow: Longman.
Lightbown, P and Spada, N (1993). How languages are learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Stern, H H (1983). Fundamental concepts of language teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Swann, M (1995). Practical English Usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Assessments designed to provide informal, on-module feedback guidance on oral presentations discussion of written assignments (in advance and after completion)Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
---|---|
Review | 50% |
Practical task | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
---|---|
Review | 50% |
Practical task | 50% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
---|---|
Review | 50% |
Practical task | 50% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External