Module manager: Dr Simone Lomartire
Email: S.Lomartire@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module has an independent application and enrolment process and is not available to choose via online enrolment. The following conditions apply: - Satisfactory completion of at least one compulsory language module at degree programme level, in the target language relevant to the chosen language of placement. - Satisfactory attendance of online pre-application briefing meeting. - Successful application (all necessary details and link to application on the UoL Students into Schools page). - Satisfactory completion of Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two reference checks. - Completion of pre-placement essential training. Students will be notified of the online pre-application briefing meeting via Minerva announcements and email. For questions about the application form and DBS please email sis@leeds.ac.uk. For questions about the module itself please email the module leader. Students who are on their year abroad and wish to take the module are advised to email both sis@leeds.ac.uk and the module leader.
| FOAH2020 | Towards the Future |
| MODL3800 | Linguists Into Schools |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module offers students the chance to support language learners in a variety of settings, including local schools, online platforms, community centres and other community-based initiatives. In doing so, students will promote the joy and value of language learning. Students on the module will receive comprehensive training and guidance from LCS and the Students into Schools Team. The module is an excellent preparation for a PGCE and, although not solely designed for aspiring teachers, it can help students decide on their career path and provide a competitive edge. Please note that module enrolment is contingent on meeting the pre-requisite qualifications and the availability of placements. Please note that acceptance onto the module is not a guarantee that a placement can be found. In certain circumstances beyond LCS’s control, such as staffing changes at partner schools, placements may be withdrawn. In such cases, students will be advised to choose an alternative module. Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run and you may be asked to choose another module.
This module aims to enhance students’ employability, particularly within the education sector, through a combination of university-led sessions, private study, and practical placement experience. By engaging with this module, students will:
- Tackle real-world problems in educational settings, applying their knowledge and skills to find solutions.
- Explore and evaluate teaching methods for foreign languages, by observing, preparing and delivering lessons.
- Grasp the responsibilities and expectations of both a student tutor and a classroom practitioner.
- Improve their target language skills through the creation of teaching resources and reflective writing.
- Analyse their experiences to inform future career choices and professional development as reflective practitioners.
- Gain a strong understanding of current issues and terminology in foreign language education.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1- Analyse and present real-world educational trends in foreign language education to inform pedagogical practices and curriculum development.
2- Evaluate a range of foreign language teaching methodologies and demonstrate their application through lesson planning and delivery.
3- Design original language learning resources and reflect on their impact on learner development.
4- Develop and deliver a target language presentation on a specific issue within foreign language education encountered during placement.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5- Demonstrate initiative and independence in planning, prioritising and executing tasks to meet deadlines.
6- Communicate effectively and build positive professional relationships with learners, colleagues, mentors, and other stakeholders, in diverse educational settings, and at least in a different language than one’s own.
7- Negotiate and adapt practices to meet the specific needs of the work setting.
8- Reflect critically on personal experiences and apply insights to future working practices.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Workshop | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Practical | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Independent online learning hours | 10 | ||
| Private study hours | 128 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 62 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students will engage in reflective learning by submitting online entries after each training event, workshop, and placement visit. After the start of their placement, they will submit a teaching material of their choice for peer review and, having acted on the comments received, they will submit the same teaching material to the module tutors to receive formative feedback which will inform the summative portfolio submission. To prepare for their presentation, students will submit a provisional title, outline, and reading list for tutor feedback. The Students into Schools team and the host organisation will monitor student progress throughout the placement.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Portfolio | 50 |
| Coursework | Oral presentation - Presentation in the target language | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, but no repeat placement can be guaranteed.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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