Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Level 3)

Module title	Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Level 3)
Module code	ELC3800
Academic year	2024/5
Credits	30
Module staff	Jeanette Lewin (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	12	11

Number students taking module (anticipated)	6

Description - summary of the module content

Module description

ELC3800 provides an opportunity to hone your teaching skills, reflect on classroom observations, your own teaching and learning experiences and gain insights into these through exploring second language acquisition theories and broader educational theories. You will critically examine methodology used in communicative language teaching to enable you to construct your own pedagogical principles and techniques to take forward into future teaching. This module does not provide a teaching qualification but enables you to gain valuable experience if considering going on to do a PGCE, Master’s in Education or pursue a career in TESOL.

Module aims - intentions of the module

The module aims to equip you with:

Critical awareness of methods and approaches in language teaching
An understanding of constructive alignment within a curriculum and techniques for scaffolding learning
The skills to design and deliver a series of purposeful lessons that demonstrate intercultural awareness and meet the needs of the learners
The ability to analyse discourse, highlight, concept check and correct language

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Show competence in the use of specialised ELT terminology in describing language, skills and methodology.
2. Show a critical understanding of pedagogical concepts in language learning and teaching.
3. Design TESOL resources and produce coherent lesson plans

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

4. Critically evaluate the significance of information and show a good level of analytical skills
5. Demonstrate practical abilities, e.g. giving clear instructions and eliciting responses
6. Show proficiency in your own oral and written abilities and apply appropriate knowledge in describing a range of language and language learning approaches

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

7. Act autonomously with minimal supervision within agreed guidelines
8. Interact effectively within a team and assume responsibility for your individual and joint contributions
9. Reflect on your teaching and learning and provide feedback on elements of your study
10. Operate effectively in complex and unpredictable contexts and in a manner appropriate to the discipline

Syllabus plan

Learner context and learner variables

Learner-centredness

Exploring learning: constructivism and humanism

Language acquisition theories and their application

Preparation and support for lesson observations and observation journal

Methods and approaches in ELT

Scaffolding learning

Becoming a reflective practitioner

Demonstration lessons and reflection in preparation for teaching practice

Planning, creating and delivering a current issues syllabus to a class of international students

Critical analysis of TESOL methods and approaches and examining pedagogical principles

Connecting theory, research and practice

Learning and teaching

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
78	222

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	68	Seminars and practical classes, asynchronous input and collaborative activities, including observations and interviews
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	10	Supervised teaching practice sessions, preparation group tutorials and feedback tutorials
Guided independent study	30	Designing materials for teaching practice, writing up lesson plans, self assessment and reflection on teaching practice
Guided independent study	182	Reading and research preparation and writing up assignments

Assessment

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Formative teaching practice	30 minutes	1-3, 5, 7-10	Spoken and written
Assignment tutorials	3x 30 minutes + optional drop-in	1, 2, 4, 7, 9	Spoken

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
100

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Observation Journal	20	1000 word reflective essay and Sway portfolio	1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9	Written
Teaching practice	40	2 x 30 minutes	1-3, 5, 7-10	Spoken and written
Assignment: pedagogical principles	40	3000 words	1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9	Written

Re-assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Observation Journal	Resubmission	1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9	To be arranged before the end of May
Teaching practice	Teaching the assessors	1-3, 5, 7-10	To be arranged before the end of May
Assignment: pedagogical principles	Resubmission	1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9	To be arranged before the end of May

Resources

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Aubrey, K. and Riley, A. (2018) Understanding and using educational theories (2nd edition) Kortext | EPUB Reader

Farr, F. 2015. Practice in TESOL. : Edinburgh University Press. Available at http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3366/j.ctt1g09z7r

Farr, F. & Murray, L. 2016. The Routledge handbook of language learning and technology. London: Routledge. Available at https://doi-org.uoelibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.4324/9781315657899

Harmer, J. 2007. How to teach English. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.

Harmer, J. 2021. The Practice of English language teaching (5^th Ed.). : Pearson Education Ltd

Lightbown, P.M. & Spada, N. (2013). How languages are learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Full details and actions for How Languages are Learned 4th edition (vlebooks.com) pp130-133

Spiro J. (2013). Changing Methodologies in TESOL. : Edinburgh University Press http://search.ebscohost.com.uoelibrary.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsebk&AN=644635&site=eds-live&scope=site pp40-41

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

British Council Teaching English: TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC

Modern English Teacher/English Teaching Professional Home | MET (modernenglishteacher.com)

ELE – Course: (ELC3800) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Level 3) (exeter.ac.uk)

Module has an active ELE page

Key words search

TESOL, TEFL, teaching abroad, teaching assistant

Credit value	30
Module ECTS	15
Module pre-requisites	ELC 2800 or equivalent (to include some teaching practice)
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	6
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	20/8/2012
Last revision date	22/02/2024