Course: ELT Methodology D

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Course title ELT Methodology D
Course code KAJ/UADQ
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 4
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
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)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Černá Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kolínková Alžběta, Mgr.
Course content
Topics: Cross-curricular relationships in teaching English at the 1st stage of elementary school. Different variants and possibilities of CLIL method implementation at the 1st stage of elementary school. Project work in English lessons at the 1st stage of elementary school. Basic realities of English-speaking countries in teaching English at the 1st stage of primary school (geography, cultural customs, holidays). Intercultural relations in teaching English at the 1st stage of primary school.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
This course is aimed at the basic principles of ELT methodology with the focus on teaching English to young learners. The students will learn about the main principles of the communicative approach to teaching English including project teaching by using "hands on" approach in the areas such as CLIL and intercultural themes at primary level of compulsory education.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites: Didactics of English for Primary Education 1-2

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

80% attendance, active participation, completion of all classwork tasks.
Recommended literature
  • BREWSTER, J, ELLIS,G. (1992). The Primary English Teacher Guide. London: Penguin.
  • GILL, S., LENOCHOVÁ, A. (2004). Classroom English. Olomouc.
  • HALLIWELL, S. (1992). Teaching English in the Primary Classroom. Harlow:Longman.
  • PHILLIPS, S. (1993). Young Learners. Oxford.
  • PINTER, A. (2011). Teaching Young Language Learners. Oxford.
  • SCOTT, W. (1990). Teaching English to Children. Harlow: Longman.


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 primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD24-XX) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer