Developing Approaches to Language Teaching

Module overview

This module builds on your knowledge of language teaching methodologies developed in LING6022. It will focus on current issues in language teaching methodologies and address more specialised areas taking both a synchronic and diachronic which will complement those explored in LING 6022. It will address the implementation and adaptation of methodologies, with particular emphasis on developing your knowledge of the theoretical framework for CLT. You will build on translating theoretical approaches to language learning into practical activities through practical innovation and observation of lesson videos. We will focus on the learner (including learning processes), the classroom environment and practical implementations of language teaching.

Linked modules

LING6022

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

The ability to make links between theory and practice, teaching and pedagogic principles.
Support language learning through the design of appropriate pedagogic resources.
How to write a detailed lesson plan and supporting justification for your pedagogical choices, using appropriate literature to explain your decisions.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

A critical understanding of principles in language teaching methodologies, theories of language and theories of language learning.
The ability to make links between theory and practice, teaching and pedagogic principles.
Awareness of new trends (such as technology) in the design of teaching materials.
Knowledge of reflective practice and its role in professional development.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Communicate language teaching, applied linguistic and educational work in a variety of written formats.
How to express, support (using researched literature) and position your views through a written assignment.
Use information technology appropriately when presenting your work and in your teaching.
Identify and use a wide range of reference resources, printed and electronic.
Develop and maintain a personal bibliography.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include: - Seminars with content and opportunities for discussion in groups. Learning activities include: - Individual study. - Preparing for discussions in groups. - Reflecting on others' classroom practices. - Developing and discussing practical classroom materials. Innovative or special features of this module: - Weekly practical tasks feed into sessions. - Observation of lesson videos to evaluate language teaching practices and to develop reflection on practice techniques. - Evaluation of materials for communicative language teaching.

Study time
Type	Hours
Wider reading or practice	36
Seminar	24
Completion of assessment task	30
Follow-up work	14
Preparation for scheduled sessions	46
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

Variety of publicly accessible teaching videos via YouTube or Teachers TV.

Textbooks

Knapp, K & Seidlhofer, B (Eds) (2009). Handbook of Foreign Language Communication and Learning. Mouton de Gruyter.

K Johnson (2001). An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching. Pearson Education Ltd.

Carter R. & Nunan D. (Eds.) (2001). Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Cambridge University Press..

Kumaravadivelu, B. (2004). Understanding Language Teaching: From Method to Postmethod. Routledge.

J Richards & T Rodgers (2001). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.

G Hall (2011). Exploring English Language Teaching: Language In Action. Routledge.

P Ur (2012). A Course in Language Teaching : Practice and Theory. Cambridge University Press.

J Scrivener (2011). Learning Teaching: The Essential Guide to English Language Teaching. Macmillan.

J Harmer (2007). The Practice of English Language Teaching. Pearson Longman.

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Analysis and report

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment: No
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

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.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External