English Teaching Methodology II

Code:

MEI003

Acronym:

DI_II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Didactics

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MEI	0	MEI - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162
MEIEFA	24	MEIEFA - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162
MEPIEFA	7	MEPIEFA - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

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.

Learning outcomes and competences

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.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

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;

 

 

Mandatory literature

Harmer, Jeremy; The^practice of english language teaching. ISBN: 0-582-40385-5

Complementary Bibliography

Brown, H. Douglas; Teaching by principles. ISBN: 0-13-028283-9
BROWN. H.D. ; Principles of Language Learning and Teaching., Pearson Education, Longman, 2000
COYLE, DO. HOOD, PHILIP. & MARSH, DAVID; CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning. , Cambridge University Press, 2010
MEEHISTO, PEETER. MARSH, DAVID & FRIGOLS. MARIA JESUS. ; Uncovering CLIL. , Macmillan, 2008
PARROTT MARTIN. ; Grammar for English Language Teachers. , Cambridge University Press, 2000
SCRIVENER, JIM ; Teaching English Grammar. , Macmillan, 2010
THORNBURY, SCOTT. ; How to Teach Grammar. , Longman, 2002
WILLIS, JANE. ; A Framework for Task-Based Learning, , Longman, 1996
UR, PENNY. ; A Course in Language Teaching. , Cambridge University Press, 1996
WATKINS, PETER. ; Learning to Teach English: A Practical Introduction for New Teachers. , DELTA, 2005

Comments from the literature

Further bibliography will be highlighted in class.

Teaching methods and learning activities

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.

Software

The "Moodle" platform will be used to consolidate and supplement class materials, disseminate information, encourage discussion in forums

keywords

Humanities

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	40,00
Trabalho escrito	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	70,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho de investigação	38,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Lesson attendance; test; coursework.

Calculation formula of final grade

Written theorectical tests: 40%

Practical coursework: 60%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

 

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

RESITS. Students may only repeat ONE written test for which they have a negative mark. Students must inform their teacher in writing (via email) which test they wish to repeat so that their names are generated automatically for the ‘recurso’ marks list on Sigarra.

Classification improvement

Students who wish to improve their final mark may only repeat ONE written test. Students must inform their teacher in writing (via email) which test they wish to repeat. Students must also be properly enrolled for ‘melhoria’ with the ‘Serviços Académicos’ so that their names are included in the marks list on Sigarra.

Observations

Language of instruction and evaluation: English

Use will be made of the Moodle platform. Students must consult this regularly.