Course: English language teaching in the primary school 3

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Course title English language teaching in the primary school 3
Course code KAJ/PDA3@
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 4
Semester Winter
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
Topics: Methods and procedures for training selected language systems (vocabulary, spelling). Methods and procedures for training selected language skills (reading and writing). English language textbooks and other teaching materials suitable for primary school level. Different forms of assessment, self-assessment and classification. Principles of testing. Homework assignments. Working with dictionaries. Micro teaching.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: o Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in the area of training selected language tools (grammar, spelling) and speaking skills (reading, writing) in AJ classes at primary school level 1, o assess the suitability of language textbooks and other teaching materials for English language at primary school, o demonstrate knowledge of basic assessment criteria and young learners self-assessment, o choose appropriate methods of assessment and testing of young learners in English language classes at primary, o guide young learners to effective homework preparation, use different types of homework, o guide young learners to work effectively with dictionaries suitable for Primary, o apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in practical teaching (micro teachings).

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

- 80% attendance, - active participation in lessons, - timely completion of homework as required by the teacher, - timely submission of a term paper 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 will be interviewed by the teacher to demonstrate that they independently acquired all the course content dealt with in the lessons
Recommended literature
  • Evropské jazykové portfolio pro žáky do 11 let. Plzeň: Fraus. 2002.
  • CAMERON, L. Teaching Languages to Young Learners. Cambridge: CUP. 2001.
  • Halliwell, S. (1992). Teaching English in the Primary Classroom.. Harlow:Longman.
  • Iannou-Georgiou, S. a P. Assessing Young Learners. Oxford: OUP. 2003.
  • Lewis, G, Moll, H. Grammar for young learners. Oxford: OUP. 2009.
  • LOJOVÁ, G. Individuálne osobitosti pri učení sa cudzích jazykov I. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského. 2005.
  • NIXON, C., TOMLINSON, N. Primary Reading Box. Cambridge: CUP. 2005.
  • PHILLIPS, S. (1993). Young Learners.. Oxford.
  • PINTER, A. (2011). Teaching Young Language Learners.. Oxford.
  • PUCHTA, H. at al. Grammar Songs and Raps. Cambridge: CUP. 2012.
  • Reilly, J. a V. Writing with Children. Oxford: OUP. 2005.


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 Primary Schools (MD20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter