552.920 (17S) Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice I): Communicatice Language Teaching in Practice

Sommersemester 2017

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First course session
02.03.2017 17:30 - 19:00 B01.0.203 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENF04001UL
Course title german Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice I): Communicatice Language Teaching in Practice
Type Portfoliokurs (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 2.0
Registrations 25 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
possible language(s) of the assessment English
Course begins on 02.03.2017
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Remarks (english)

The first class meeting will be followed by a kick-off meeting with the practice supervisors. Attendance is mandatory.

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

The course will provide opportunities to plan, discuss, and evaluate approaches to communicative EFL (English as a foreign language) teaching within a supportive and cooperative learning environment. The tutorial meetings will facilitate reflections on participants' first teaching experiences and encourage discussions on contemporary topics related to communicative EFL teaching in Austria.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

The methodology used is an adaptation of Problem Based Learning (PBL) with teaching materials specifically designed for this course. Participants will be actively involved in planning the course contents as well as in the implementation of individual tutorial meetings.

Students are expected to read the information about PBL provided by the course instructor prior to the first class meeting. A pdf file will be available on Moodle to download the text.

Course content

The course introduces students to practical aspects of communicative EFL teaching. It provides guidance in classroom observation and in preparing, teaching, and analysing lessons. 

Selection of topics covered:

  • Classroom observation
  • Planning lessons and short activities
  • Using textbooks creatively
  • Classroom language, giving instructions and explanations
  • Preparing and using worksheets & visual aids
  • Characteristics of good practice activities
  • Meaningful homework assignments
  • The roles of the teacher
  • Classroom management and teacher-student interaction
  • Dealing with heterogeneous classes
  • Giving feedback to learners, learner assessment
  • Preparing student-centred lessons

Literature

Core literature:

Harmer, Jeremy. 2015. The Practice of English Language Teaching. 5rd edition. Longman.

Scrivener, Jim. 2011. Learning Teaching. 3rd edition. Heinemann.

Ur, Penny. 2012. A Course in Language Teaching. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press


Additional literature:

Brown, Douglas H. 2014. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. 6th edition. Pearson Education.

Hedge, Tricia. 2000. Teaching and Learning in the Language Classroom. Oxford University Press.

Nunan, David. 2000. Language Teaching Methodology. Pearson Education Ltd.

Ur, Penny. 2016. Penny Ur's 100 Teaching Tips. Cambridge University Press

Link to further information

https://www.jusline.at/Schulunterrichtsgesetz_(SchUG).html; https://www.bifie.at/

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

Attendance is mandatory in this course.

The final grade will depend on active participation during the class meetings (40%) and the term paper (60%). For details, please consult the course guide.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Advanced Language Teaching Skills (Compulsory subject)
      • ENF.004 Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II ( 2.0h PK, PS / 2.0 ECTS)
        • 552.920 Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice I): Communicatice Language Teaching in Practice (2.0h PK / 2.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5. Semester empfohlen
  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage two
      • Subject: Fachdidaktik des Englischen (Compulsory subject)
        • Lesson Planning ( 2.0h AG / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.920 Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice I): Communicatice Language Teaching in Practice (2.0h PK / 3.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II a) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.921 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II b) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.922 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II c) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II a) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.921 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II b) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.922 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II c) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.923 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II d) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II a (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.921 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.922 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice IIc (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II a (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.921 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.922 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch: Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II c (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.923 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch: Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II d (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II a (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II a (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.921 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II a (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 552.921 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch. Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice I): Communicatice Language Teaching in Practice (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice I): Communicatice Language Teaching in Practice (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.920 PK Fachdidaktische Begleitung zu PPS 2: Englisch (Communicative Language Teaching in Practice II): Communicatice Language Teaching in Practice (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2015
  • 551.945 AG Lesson Planning (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 551.921 AG Lesson Planning (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2012/13
  • 551.921 AG Lesson Planning (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)