Module Details

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Title Introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in a Global Context
Code ENGL303
Coordinator Dr MLB Randles
English
L.Randles@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 30

Aims

The module aims:
• to provide students with an introduction to the principles and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages;
• to help prepare students with little or no teaching experience to teach English to speakers of other languages in the private or voluntary sectors or while travelling abroad.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired an understanding of how theoretical assumptions about language and language learning inform the current practice of TESOL.

(LO2) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired an understanding of the role of English language teaching in a global context, including the economic, cultural, and social implications of teaching English as a global language.

(LO3) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired an understanding of different career paths available in the field of TESOL.

(LO4) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired familiarity with practical techniques for teaching aspects of the English language system such as grammar and vocabulary.

(LO5) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired familiarity with practical classroom techniques for teaching receptive and productive skills and practical details of lesson planning.

(LO6) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the ability to apply knowledge of theories of language and language learning to the investigation of classroom-related issues and problems.

(LO7) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the ability to apply digital technology to language learning issues through corpora and online resources.

(LO8) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the ability to construct a cogent written argument in the form of a written assignment, based upon a range of reference sources.

(LO9) On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the ability to conceive, plan and deliver a short lesson on one aspect of English language to learners.

(S1) Identifying target language for a class: how instruction can influence acquisition.

(S2) Lesson planning; scope and sequence of classroom activities in class.

(S3) Classroom management: giving clear instructions and comprehension checking.

(S4) Interpersonal communication: developing awareness of how teachers model the language, interact with their students, and give feedback.

(S5) Confidence: taking charge of a learning situation, setting and achieving goals, and reflecting on performance.


Syllabus

 

Module topics will typically include:

Introduction: practical and pragmatic reasons why English is the global language; socio-cultural issues and critical approaches to the role of English in the world.

Second language acquisition theory; contrasting individual and social perspectives on language, form, and use; teaching methods; what is taught; what is learned; communicative language teaching.

Teacher language awareness: grammar, vocabulary, lexico-grammar.

Teaching language awareness: grammar, vocabulary, lexico-grammar.

Teaching receptive skills - reading and listening.

Teaching productive skills - writing and speaking/pronunciation.

Planning and evaluating a lesson.

Technology-assisted language teaching and learning; digital corpus use; online resources.

Needs analysis; ‘General English’ vs ‘English for Specific Purposes’.

Syllabus and materials design.

Assessment, testing and evaluatio n.

Review and summary.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module will be taught by 1 x weekly 2-hour tutorial with small group (F2F or online, as can be accommodated), and 1 x weekly 1-hour remote online workshops with whole cohort.

Workshops will contain input on different aspects of language teaching and learning in relation to current linguistic and pedagogical theory.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Tutorials will involve students in performing practical tasks, including peer-teaching, and observation and evaluation of recorded TESOL classes.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     24

    12

36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 264
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Practice Online Language Awareness Quiz. This is practice for the real quiz to familiarise the students with the format and mode of assessement.  30         
Online Language Awareness Quiz. This demonstrates students’ familiarity with key subject content on different features of the English language system.  30    10       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
This is practice for the real final teaching practice to familiarise the students with the format of the lesson plan and incorporate ideas from the input during workshops and tutorials.         
Observed Teaching Session and Report - This assessment is in four parts: the student writes and submits a 1500-word lesson plan; the student then teaches a 15-minute observed session; the student wri    50       
Key Concepts Essay - A 3000-word essay on key concepts relating to a topic (e.g. teaching grammar), drawing on literature on relevant theories about language teaching and learning, and the practical a    40       

Recommended Texts

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