Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR LANGUAGE TEACHING | ||
Code | ENGL662 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr C Newton English Cnewton@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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· To develop an awareness of innovation in learning-centred practices in the use of digital technologies (DT) for Language Teaching (LT) · To develop knowledge and understanding of relationship between the use of DT, language teaching methodologies and the promotion of second language learning (SLL) in the light of relevant research and current debate. · To develop students’ skills in critical evaluation of specific applications of technology, research data and descriptions of DTLT in action with reference to contextual variance: learner profiles, methodological frames, technological and cultural setting. · To develop students’ skills in promoting the ‘normalised’ use of a range of technologies, with focus on mobile devices, for their future professional practice. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) On completing the unit, students should be able to:Understand the relationship between second language teaching methodologies and digital technologies. |
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(LO2) Understand the relationship between technology use, the development of digital literacies and second language learning. |
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(LO3) Critically analyse the appropriacy of digital technologies to specific learning and teaching contexts. |
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(LO4) Critically analyse and discuss research into DT and language learning and teaching. |
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(LO5) Make informed choices about technology use, appropriate to context (classroom based, computer room based, distance learning, low-tech contexts, independent study). |
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(LO6) Deploy the practical skills necessary to use a range of DTs in their own teaching contexts. |
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(S1) skills in digital and literacies including information |
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(S2) skills in outcome oriented collaboration and teamwork |
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(S3) understanding the relationship between technology use, the development of digital literacies and second language learning |
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(S4) critically analysing and discussing research into DT and language learning and teaching |
Syllabus |
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To provide opportunities for students to study the following areas: The history and conceptualisations of DT for LT, digital literacy and second language learning DT and the teaching of reading The history Developing digital literacies and reading-based integrated skills through WWW project work, webquests and task-based methods for different interest/ability groups, e.g. young learners, EAP learners. DT and the teaching of listening: Developing aural skills and listening-based integrated skills through WWW accessible authentic video DT and the teaching of speaking: Developing speaking skills based on text-based synchronous and asynchronous computer medicated communication (S/ACMC) rehearsal. Exploiting normalised use of mobile technology features for the promotion of speaking skills. Using mobile recording features for self- and peer corrective feedback. Video-conferencing for project work, inter-cultural communication and output. DT and the teaching of writing: Applications of 27;office software' with reference to the writing process. Computer-based feedback. Interactivity, LT dedicated websites and VLES: Evaluation LT-dedicated online resources, whiteboard interactivity based on principled materials design criteria and integrated skills. Digital gaming and language learning: Data-driven learning - language investigation through corpus analysis. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar Attendanc
e Recorded: Yes |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 |
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40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Collaborative production of a Group Wiki There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :End-se | 2000 word equivalent | 40 | ||||
Online discussion contribution Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :End-semester 2 | 500 word equivalent | 20 | ||||
Theoretical rationale - individual There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :End semester | 1500 equivalent | 40 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |