Code: | MEI003 | Acronym: | DI_II |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Didactics |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Anglo-American Studies |
Course/CS Responsible: | Teaching English and Foreign Languages in the 3rd cycle of Basic Education and in Secondary Education, with specialties in Spanish or French or German |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MEI | 2 | MEI - Study Plan | 1 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 |
MEIEFA | 8 | MEIEFA - Study Plan | 1 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 |
MEPIEFA | 2 | MEPIEFA - Study Plan | 1 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 |
This second semester of Didactics of English Language Teaching deals specifically with the classroom context.
Main aims:
a) To relate the theoretical background of key elements of E.L.T to their practical application in the classroom;
b) To exemplify the practical application of stated course components through the development of pedagogic frameworks;
c) To develop coherent strategies in relation to the planning and delivery of English language classes;
d) To encourage students to critically reflect on all procedures associated with successful classroom management.
ain learning outcomes:
a) Development of students’ capacity to reflect on: becoming a teacher; teaching and teaching contexts; the theory and practice of English language teaching (ELT);
b) Development of students’ knowledge of the principles and practice of English language teaching:;
c) Development of students’ ability to relate the theoretical background of these key elements to their practical application in the classroom;
d) Development of students’ intellectual and practical skills related to the analysis and construction of coherent lesson plans.
This is the second in a two-part programme (See Methodology of English Language Teaching I) which focuses on the principles and practice of English language teaching.
The syllabus focuses on the theory and practice of the following:
a) Becoming a teacher (exploring beliefs and values), teaching and teaching contexts;
b) Lesson planning (Metaphors; Student needs; Teacher decision-making; Approaches; Means of presentation; Key constituents; Analysis and Production);
c) Grammar (Types; Attitudes towards; Approaches to teaching; Pedagogic frameworks);
d) Vocabulary;
e) Language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening;
f) Content and language Integrated Learning;
g) Thinking skills and scaffolding learning (Types of thinking – lower and higher order skills);
h) Use of technology in English language teaching;
Further bibliography will be highlighted in class.
The course combines theoretical lectures on all key syllabus areas using PowerPoint presentations with individual and group tasks and private study. Active participation and reflection is expected of students. Course assessment is continual with no final exam. Evaluated components consist of: seen and unseen written tests on the theory of ELT; practical coursework (construction of lesson plans which include a theoretical rationale and teaching materials); reflective journal writing on students’ initial beliefs and developing ideas about teaching and becoming a teacher. The Moodle platform is used to disseminate course information, consolidate and supplement class materials, and encourage discussion in forums. The medium of instruction of the course and assessment procedures are in English.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Teste | 20,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 80,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 70,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 54,00 |
Trabalho de investigação | 38,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
Lesson attendance; test; coursework.
Written theorectical tests: 20%
Practical coursework: 80%
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According to FLUP regulations
Language of instruction and evaluation: English
Use will be made of the Moodle platform. Students must consult this regularly.