Specialist teacher training (primary school) 1.N2.EP.TTP.AP.43

Course objectives
to practice lesson planning in EFL context for young learners
to construct a test in EFL context for young learners
to develop a creative and reflective approach to teaching as well as sensitivity to their learners’ linguistic production.

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Course content
1. Primary school learner characteristics – cognitive development, affective characteristics
2. Teaching EFL vocabulary – presentation techniques, types of practice activities for young learners
3. Teaching EFL language skills – listening - types of listening techniques for young learners.
4. Teaching EFL speaking – techniques and games for young learners.
5. Teaching EFL reading – types of tasks for young learners.
6. Teaching EFL writing – planning a writing task for young learners.
7. Lesson planning – structure and stages of and English lesson for primary school learners.
8. Analysis and preparation of a lesson plan. Writing a lesson plan.
9. Micro -teaching – a fragment of a lesson based on students’ plans.
10. Storytelling and its place in a primary classroom.
11. Classroom management of young learners - keeping discipline – rules in the classroom.
12. Assessment of foreign language in a primary school classroom.
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity
pair and group work, discussions, multimedia presentations, microteaching tasks, ICT tools – MS Teams

Field of study

English Philology - Teacher Training Programme

Student workload

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties total number of ECTS points: 3 2 ECTS – 60 hours: participation in classes 1 ECTS – 30 hours: preparation with direct participation of the teacher

Study level

MA level studies

Education profile

part-time studies academic profile

Type of course

pedagogical qualification
obligatory courses

The semester in which the subject is carried out

semester 2

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

Requirements

Specialist teacher training (primary school) (lecture)

Course coordinators

Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf
Barbara Jaroszewicz

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes acc to PQF 2019 - specific to teacher profession

Knowledge
Students know and understand:
1. modern theories related to teaching and learning of young learners and their application (N_W02/P7S_WG; M_N_D1.W06)
2. approaches, methods and techniques used in teaching learners at the primary school level (N_W04/P7S_WG;P7S_WK; M_N_D1.W05; M_N_D1.W07; M_N_D1.W010; M_N_D1.W013)

Skills
Student can:
3. choose, design materials and teaching techniques, including ICT techniques to effectively use them in planning lessons at the primary school level (N_U02/P7S_UW; M_N_D1.U01; M_N_D1.U07)
4. plan classroom activities that develop of learners' interests in language; use suitable management techniques; analyse material distribution at the primary school level (N_U04/P7S_UW; M_N_D1.U02; M_N_D1.U03; M_N_D1.U05)
5. diagnose learners' skills; construct a test to assess learners' skills; monitor and assess learners’ work; communicate with learners adapting to their developmental level at the primary school level (N_U11/P7S_UW/P7S_UK; M_N_D1.U04; M_N_D1.U08; M_N_D1.U09; M_N_D1.U010; M_N_D1.U011)
6. reflect upon own professional development using observation tools, including cooperation with learners' parents at the primary school level (N_U01/P7S_UW; M_N_D1.U06)

Social competences
Student is ready to:
7. function in a competent, responsible and ethical way in the teaching profession, popularize knowlegde and critical use of resources including the Internet at the primary school level (N_K01/P7U_KO; N_K06/P7U_KO; M_N_D1.K02; M_N_D1.K04; M_N_D1.K08)
8. adapt work methods to the needs and different learning styles of learners; develop their cooperation skills, curiosity, cognitive activity and independence, as well as logical and critical thinking in language activities for the primary school level (M_N_D1.K01; M_N_D1.K05; M_N_D1.K07)
9. build relationship with other members of teaching community based on trust and communication; build a system of values and develop ethical attitudes of learners and stimulate them for lifelong learning through independent work at the primary school level (N_K02/P7U_KO; M_N_D1.K06; M_N_D1.K09)

Assessment criteria

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes

1. Active participation in classes - 20% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,6,7,8,9)
2. Preparation of a variety of materials and activities for classroom meetings - 20% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,6,7,8,9)
3. Preparation of lesson plans or short tests - 30% of the final grade (outcome 4,5,8)
4. End of term test of basic terms and techniques - 30% of the final grade (outcome 1,2)

pass at 60% of the final grade

Bibliography

Reading list
Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching. Harlow: Pearson.
Szpotowicz, M. & Szulc-Kurpaska, M. (2012). Teaching English to Young Learners. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo PWN.
Scott, W.A & Ytreberg L. H (1990). Teaching English to Children. New York: Longman.
Shin, J. & Crandall, J. (2013). Teaching Young Learners English. Boston: Cengage Learning, Inc.
A range of on-line resources and texts for EFL teachers.

Supplementary reading
Ur, P. (2012). A course in English language teaching. Cambridge: CUP.
Tanner, R., & Green, C. (1998). Tasks for teacher education. London: Longman.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1.N2.EP.TTP.AP.43 in USOSweb