Course: Teaching English in primary schools - seminar 3

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Course title Teaching English in primary schools - seminar 3
Course code KAJ/KDP3@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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.
  • Černá Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Textbooks suitable for teaching English in primary school, Adaptation and preparation of supplementary teaching materials and teaching aids. Effective work with language dictionaries. Revision and integration of the course content (KAJ/DIP1-3) in preparation for the final state examination.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: - assess the suitability of language textbooks and other teaching materials for primary school English, - guide students to work effectively with dictionaries suitable for primary students, - prepare supplementary teaching materials based on current needs and classroom situations, - adapt or design various types of teaching aids, - theoretically and practically master the main principles of the primary English language teaching methodology (revision and integration of the course content in preparation for final state examination).

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

80% attendance, active participation in lessons, timely completion of all classwork tasks, timely submission and defence of a portfolio meeting all teacher´s requirements. Requirements for students with ISP: - students must complete all tasks set by the teacher during and at the end of the semester - attendance is not compulsory - at the end of the semester, students might be interviewed by the teacher to demonstrate that they independently acquired all the course content dealt with in the lessons
Recommended literature
  • (2008). Můj první školní slovník, anglicko-český, česko-anglický. Fraus.
  • BENTLEY, K. (2009). Primary Curriculum Box. CLIL lessons and activities for younger learners. Cambridge.
  • BREWSTER, J., ELLIS, G. and GIRARD, D. (2012). The Primary English Teacher´s Guide. Harlow.
  • PINTER, A. Teaching Young Language Learners. Oxford. 2011.
  • SLATTERY, M. a WILLIS, J. (2006). English for Primary Teachers. Angličtina pro učitele předškolních a mladších školních dětí..


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): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer