Module manager: Huahui Zhao
Email: H.Zhao1@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module is approved as a discovery module
Are you thinking about language teaching at some point in your career? Want to keep up with the latest in theory and practice in technology-enhanced language learning (TELL)? Want to learn how to make materials motivating and interesting? In this module we look at the use of digital technologies in language teaching and learning. You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience of designing language learning lessons and materials that make use of digital technologies. The module includes opportunities to experience a variety of digital tools for language learning and teaching. There are no pre-requisites for the module other than an interest in language education.
On completion of this module, students should:
- have developed their knowledge and understanding of how digital technologies may be used to support language learning, teaching and assessment
- have developed their knowledge of a range of technology-based materials and tools available to classroom language teachers, in terms of design, preparation, selection and evaluation
- have developed a basic understanding of contexts in which TELL is located including informal as well as formal learning contexts
On successful completion of the module:
1. Students are able to explain knowledge about theoretical perspectives underpinning the use of technology for language learning and teaching.
2. Students are able to apply knowledge of a range of digital tools to support language learning and teaching.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Identify problems in a specific context based on their reflection on experience
2. Apply knowledge of technology-enhanced education to design procedures to solve the problem
3. Assess the effectiveness of their design
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Seminar | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40 | ||
| Private study hours | 132 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 28 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Tutors will conduct formative assessment and monitoring student progress throughout the module by:
- Study group task each week to produce materials relevant to weekly topics and receive feedback from peers and tutors
- Noting and assessing participation in discussion board activities
Students whose participation, progress and engagement raise concerns will be invited to attend an extra individual tutorial.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | . | 100 |
| 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: 28/02/2025
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