OJUP1061 Pedagogy and Methodologies in Foreign Language Education (5 op)

Opinnon taso:
Perusopinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Opettajankoulutuslaitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Kuvaus

This course focuses on theories of language development, approaches to language education, as well as different methodologies and techniques applied in the teaching and studying of foreign or additional languages. This course explores the different perspectives of pupils and teachers on foreign/additional language learning, the ways in which age and development inform language learning, and how personal experiences of language learning inform the development of pedagogical approaches. The course also includes the critical consideration of readymade materials.

Competence development:

This course specifically promotes pedagogical competence through the critical exploration of the relationship between the theories and methodologies of language education, communicative and interactional competence differentiating approaches to language education based on the needs of the participants, intellectual competence through the critical engagement with language education research and theorisations, and ethical competence as students critically consider the relationship between language learning experiences and development.

Osaamistavoitteet

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • differentiate between different theories and methodologies for foreign language learning and teaching
  • critically reflect on, modify and design units of work and means of assessment
  • construct and express their pedagogical perspective with regard to foreign language education

Oppimateriaalit

Are available in the Moodle learning platform for the course.

Cameron, L. (2002) Teaching languages to young learners. ISBN: 9780511733109.

Allwright, D., & Hanks, J. (2009). The developing language learner. Hampshire. ISBN: 9780230233690

Bland, J. (Ed.). (2015). Teaching English to young learners: critical issues in language teaching with 3-12 year olds. ISBN: 9781472588579 9781472588562.

Larsen-Freeman, D., & Anderson, M. (2013). Techniques and principles in language teaching 3rd edition-Oxford handbooks for language teachers. Oxford university press.

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Kuvaus:
This course uses a variety of individual and small group activities, readings and a written assignment.
Arviointiperusteet:
This course is graded on a scale from 0-5. Evaluation is based on overall participation in the course as well as completion of course assignments. A higher grade is based on the demonstration of learning and critical reflection in relation to the aims of the course as well as the course materials.
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti

Opetus