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Course: Methodology /English 3

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Course title Methodology /English 3
Course code KAN/ME3
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 4
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Klečková Gabriela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Karpíšková Šárka, Mgr.
Course content
Teaching literacy skills to young learners Teaching reading skills Assessing reading skills Teaching writing skills Assessing writing skills Planning reading and writing language lessons for young learners

Learning activities and teaching methods
Collaborative instruction, Discussion, Multimedia supported teaching, Students' portfolio, Skills demonstration, Task-based study method, Seminar classes, Individual study, Students' self-study, Self-study of literature, Seminar
  • unspecified - 20 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 6 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 20 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15) - 15 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
B2 level of vocabulary and grammar according to CEFR.
Skills
B2 level of vocabulary and grammar according to CEFR.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe the principles and procedures of teaching and assessing reading with comprehension and writing;
be familiar with a variety of teaching materials (including supplementary)
ELT terminology specific to the topics of the course
Skills
apply the theoretical knowledge about teaching and assessing reading and writing skills in own lesson planning either when focusing on each system separately or integrating them,
use terminology specific to the topics of the course
critically evaluate methods of work and their suitability for a given context
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Multimedia supported teaching
Collaborative instruction
Individual study
Textual studies
Skills
Collaborative instruction
Seminar
Individual study
Task-based study method
assessment methods
Knowledge
Continuous assessment
Self-evaluation
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Self-evaluation
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • McKAY, Penny. Assessing Young Language Learners.. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005. ISBN 9780511733093.
  • READ, Carol. Carol Read's 101 Tips for Teaching Primary Children.. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2023. ISBN 9781009086431.
  • SHIN, Joan Kang, a CRANDALL, JoAnn. Teaching Young Learners English. National Geographic Learning, 2014. ISBN 9781111771379.
  • SHIN, Joan Kang, SAVIC, Vera, a MACHIDA, Tomohisa. The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Young Learners in a Multilingual World. TESOL Press., 2021. ISBN 9781945351983.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (12) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (13) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for BSPL Teachers (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: -
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 08.06.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025