EKIA3002 Digital Games and Language Learning (5 op)
Avainteksti
Kuvaus
This course explores how different aspects of games and gaming can be utilized in language learning and teaching. It presents a theoretical framework for discussing research in this area and introduces perspectives for applying knowledge of games in designing materials and lesson plans.
Completion methods
Contact teaching OR Independent study
Assessment details
Active participation and completion of all assignments is required for completing the course. Assessment criteria are available in Moodle.Osaamistavoitteet
After completing this course the student will be able to
- show an understanding of the main directions of research and practice focusing on digital games and technology-enhanced language learning and teaching
- discuss different aspects that influence the potential of games for learning, including features of game design, play activity, gaming discourses and communities
- analyse and compare specific games and their potential for classroom use
- demonstrate how selected games may be used to meet specific language learning objectives
Lisätietoja
Attendance requirement in contact teaching: 80%
Esitietojen kuvaus
Basic studies in English.
Recommended prerequisites:
EKIA3010 Teaching English today OR EKIA315 Current Issues in Teaching English
KOPP1000 Kohti kielenopettajuutta
KOPA1000 Johdatus kielen oppimisen ja opettamisen tutkimukseen.
Oppimateriaalit
Further reading materials will be specified on the course. In the independent study method, additional materials will be provided in Moodle.
Kirjallisuus
- Reinhardt, J. (2018). Gameful Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Theory, Research, and Practice. Cham: Palgrave Mcmillan.
Suoritustavat
Tapa 1
Tapa 2
Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)
Contact teaching
- Reinhardt, J. (2018). Gameful Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Theory, Research, and Practice. Cham: Palgrave Mcmillan.
Opetus
10.1.–20.3.2022 Pienryhmäopetus
Itsenäinen työskentely (5 op)
Independent study
- Reinhardt, J. (2018). Gameful Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Theory, Research, and Practice. Cham: Palgrave Mcmillan.