Teacher Training: Module 2 - Teaching English in Primary School 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Teacher Training: Module 2 - Teaching English in Primary School 1
Module code: W1-FA-NX-S1-DJOSP1-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the module is familiarising students with the basic methodological principles of teaching young language learners. Students learn about the characteristics of a child at different stages of cognitive, social and language development. The teacher’s role in creating conditions facilitating second language acquisition in the classroom setting is thoroughly discussed. Special attention is paid to the process of learning and teaching specific language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students learn lesson planning as well as selecting and evaluating the effectiveness of various teaching techniques.
Prerequisites:
none
Key reading:
Listed in the syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Students understand the necessity of constant perfecting their skills in teaching young language learners, they engage in reflective teaching. [NX-S1_DW1_K1]
 FAN1_KO2 [1/5] FAN1_KO5 [1/5]
Students have the ability to use their theoretical knowledge on children’s cognitive, social and language development to optimalise the process of foreign language learning and teaching in the classroom. [NX-S1_DW1_U1]
 FAN1_U03 [1/5] FAN1_U04 [2/5]
Students possess the ability to select and adapt teaching techniques and materials to the age and needs of young language learners. [NX-S1_DW1_U2]
 FAN1_U02 [2/5]
Students have basic knowledge on the cognitive, social and language development of primary school students [NX-S1-DW1_W1]
 FAN1_W02 [2/5] FAN1_W03 [1/5] FAN1_W06 [1/5]
Students have detailed knowledge on primary school students second language acquisition in both the natural and classroom setting as well as teaching language skills and subsystems. [NX-S1_DW1_W2]
 FAN1_W02 [2/5] FAN1_W06 [2/5] FAN1_W14 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Oral presentation or term paper [NX-S1_DW1_w_1]
The student presents practical issues linked to the module, concentrating on the practical applications in various didactic situations.
 NX-S1_DW1_K1 NX-S1_DW1_U1 NX-S1_DW1_U2
Written test [NX-S1_DW1_w_2]
The knowledge of theory connected with the module is tested.
 NX-S1-DW1_W1 NX-S1_DW1_W2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [NX-S1_DW1 _fs_01]
Problem-solving exercises with elements of discussion and analysis of didactic problems
 30
Work with coursebook, preparing a presentation and/or research paper
 30 Oral presentation or term paper [NX-S1_DW1_w_1]
lecture [NX-S1_DW1 _fs_02]
Interactive lecture with the use of multimedia
 15
Familiarisation with obligatory and supplementary reading material
 15 Written test [NX-S1_DW1_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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