Course: English in the classroom

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Course title English in the classroom
Course code KAJ/KAJV@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Nevařil Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Babická Blanka, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
English in the classroom Using English at the beginning of a lesson (greetings, small talk). Using English for classroom management (seating arrangement, distributing materials, worksheets, etc.). Using English to give instructions, explain the tasks. Using English to explain new vocabulary and grammar. Using English to give feedback on learners' performance. Using English for communication between the teacher and learners. Using English for communication between the learners.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
Learning outcomes
After completing the course students will be able to: - analyse pros and cons of English as a means of communication in the EFL classroom, - use classroom English effectively, - accommodate their language output to the level of their learners.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

- attendance - active participation - credit assignments - oral colloquium
Recommended literature
  • GILL, S., LENOCHOVÁ, A. (2004). Classroom English. Olomouc.
  • HUGHES, G. a MOATE, J. (2007). Practical Classroom English. Oxford.
  • SLATTERY. (2001). English for primary teachers. Oxford: OUP.


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): English: teaching focus (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter