Course: Error Correction in German Language Teaching

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Course title Error Correction in German Language Teaching
Course code KNJ/CHYDI
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, German
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Motlíková Iva, Mgr. et Mgr.
  • Steinbauer Bettina, Mag. phil.
Course content
1. Introduction, presentation of recommended literature 2. Definition and identification of errors/mistakes 3. Clasification of errors/mistakes 4. Analysis and reasons 5. Assessment and rating of errors/mistakes 6. Correction of written texts 7. Specifics of correction in oral statements 8. Meaning of "Fehlertherapie" 9.-10. Exercices and activities 11. Authentic materials for practising assessment 12. Final colloquium and reflection 13. Final test

Learning activities and teaching methods
Task-based study method, Individual study, Seminar
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 45 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
student handles with key questions in the field of foreign language teaching with the emphasis of German language
student disposes of basic knowledge related to the theorie and principles of teaching
to define the basic terminology of didactics and the principles of teaching
Skills
to work with the basic terminology concerning German didactics
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Student applies theoretical knowledge regarding to errrors/mistakes in German language teaching. He/she masters principles of analyzing and correction of written texts and oral statements. works with various types of exercises and activities leading to the elimination of errors/mistakes in the acquirement of German language.
to define the basic terminology related to the issue of error
to explain how it is advisable to work with an error in writing at a secondary school
to explain how it looks like an adequate job with an oral speech error while teaching at secondary schools
Skills
to use the theoretical knowledge about the problem of teaching in secondary schools
to work with written papers of secondary school pupils that are intended to be corrected
appropriate and proportionate correction of oral expression of pupils in secondary schools
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Task-based study method
Individual study
Collaborative instruction
Skills
Seminar
Skills demonstration
Collaborative instruction
Task-based study method
Cooperative instruction
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Continuous assessment
Skills
Test
Continuous assessment
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Doplňující autentické materiály ze školní praxe.
  • GROTJAHN, R.; KLEPPIN, K. Prüfen, Testen, Evaluieren. München, 2015. ISBN 9873126069700.
  • HAVRANEK, G. Die Rolle der Korrektur beim Fremdsprachenlernen. Frankfurt a. M., 2002. ISBN 3631396627.
  • KLÖTZER, S. Typische Fehler auf einen Blick Deutsch: kompakte Übersicht, effizient Fehler vermeiden. Berlin, 2008. ISBN 978-3125614789.
  • MACKOWIAK, K. Die 101 häufigsten Fehler im Deutschen und wie man sie vermeidet.. München, 2005.
  • SCHMITT, R. Weg mit den typischen Fehlern!. München, 2015. ISBN 9783190074518.
  • ZSCHIESCHE-CALVO, S. Testen und Prüfen von Kompetenzen im Fremdsprachenunterricht. Welche Prüfungsformate sind sinnvoll?. München, 2018. ISBN 9783668995147.


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): SS Teacher Training in the German Language (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): SS Teacher Training in the German Language (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): SS Teacher Training in the German Language (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): SS Teacher Training in the German Language (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -