2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5933M Language Teaching Methodology

30 Credits Class Size: 300

Module manager: Dr Taguhi Sahakyan
Email: T.Sahakyan@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module provides a practically oriented overview of methodological issues in the teaching of English. It also involves micro-teaching sessions in which students plan and teach lessons to their peers.

Objectives

On completion of this module, you should have both a theoretical and practical understanding of contemporary TESOL methodology. Specifically, you will:

- Become familiar with a range of techniques for developing learners' control of language systems and skills.

- Develop an awareness of basic issues in classroom management, including task-setting, monitoring, and providing feedback to learners.

- Reflect on observation and practical teaching experiences gained on the module and demonstrate the ability to draw up action plans for future professional develo

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

1. demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and mastery of teaching methodologies relevant to TESOL;

2. design and deliver a lesson with your peers, applying teaching methods and techniques covered in the module;

3. engage in reflective practice by analysing your micro-teaching experience and applying knowledge from the module to gain deeper insights into your development.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

1. develop the ability to critically evaluate and articulate your own development based on microteaching experience;

2. collaborate in a group setting to plan and teach an English language lesson.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Supervision 1 1 1
Practical 7 3 21
Seminar 11 2 22
Independent online learning hours 30
Private study hours 226
Total Contact hours 44
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 300

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will receive informal feedback following discussions in class. Progress will be monitored by means of regular reviews of student understandings, through in-class and out-of-class tasks.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
Assignment Coursework 100
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 100

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading List

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 21/06/2024

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