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This course will explore how the various approaches, methods and techniques for teaching English have evolved in relation to theories about language, learning and language acquisition. We will look at some of the practical implications of this as well as discuss some of the issues and debates relating to TESOL methodology. The course will consist of lectures, seminars, demonstration lessons and practical tasks.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will explore how the various approaches, methods and techniques for teaching English have evolved in relation to theories about language, learning and language acquisition. We will look at some of the practical implications of this as well as discuss some of the issues and debates relating to TESOL methodology. The course will consist of lectures, seminars, demonstration lessons and practical tasks.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40,41,42,43,44,45 | Feedback Weeks | 42,43,44,45,46,47 | |
| Feedback |
Summative feedback will be given through assessment rubric & individualised comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate pedagogical approaches in relation to contextual factors. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop understandings of some of the areas of debate relating to teaching and learning languages. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual underpinning of those approaches. |
| Procedural | Understand | Develop an understanding of the main pedagogical approaches found in TESOL. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40,41 | Feedback Weeks | 42,44 | |
| Feedback |
Summative feedback will be given through assessment rubric & individualised comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate pedagogical approaches in relation to contextual factors. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual underpinning of those approaches. |
| Procedural | Understand | Develop an understanding of the main pedagogical approaches found in TESOL. |
| Reflection | Apply | Apply concepts and theories to experiences and practices as learners/teachers. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 34,36 | Feedback Weeks | 37,38,39 | |
| Feedback |
A 2000-word summary of key texts. Formative feedback will be given on a draft summary. Summative feedback will be given through assessment rubric & individualised comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Develop understandings of some of the areas of debate relating to teaching and learning languages. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual underpinning of those approaches. |
| Procedural | Understand | Develop an understanding of the main pedagogical approaches found in TESOL. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 1000 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Word Count: 3000 Essay in two parts. Summative feedback will be given through assessment rubric & individualised comments. |
Word Count | 3000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual underpinning of those approaches. |
| Reflection | Apply | Apply concepts and theories to experiences and practices as learners/teachers. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop understandings of some of the areas of debate relating to teaching and learning languages. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate pedagogical approaches in relation to contextual factors. |
| Procedural | Understand | Develop an understanding of the main pedagogical approaches found in TESOL. |
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