Module manager: Dr Laura Grassick
Email: L.J.Grassick@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module will introduce you to theories of and approaches to teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in TESOL contexts. You will consider different ways English language teachers in a variety of contexts teach these skills and the rationales for this related to second language learning. You will criticaly examine and discuss current research in English language teaching methodology. You will also be encouraged to draw on your own experiences as a teacher of TESOL to critically evaluate theories and aproaches to teaching the four skills.
The overall aims of this module are to help you to:
* understand and analyse approaches to learning languages;
* describe and analyse approaches to the teaching of English language skills to English speakers of other languages;
* discuss and assess the principles underlying procedures for teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing, with particular reference to language focus and language development;
On successful completion of the module, you will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and understanding of the approaches to teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing in TESOL
2. Critically appraise different theories and approaches to teaching English language methodology
3. Show critical awareness of how to apply new learning of approaches and principles to classroom activities and procedures in your own context
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Critically consider theories, approaches and techniques of English language teaching methodology
2. Communicate complex TESOL concepts and approaches to diverse audiences in educational settings
3. Reflect upon your own professional needs in TESOL and context, and plan for future development
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 11 | 2 | 22 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Independent online learning hours | 110 | ||
| Private study hours | 167 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 23 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
Student progress will be monitored by:- participation in seminars; performance in tutorials; formative assessment tasks
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Coursework | 50 |
| Oral Presentation | Individual oral presentations Critical analysis of an issue in TESOL and practical recommendations | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 7/16/2024
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