• Cook Frances

Language Learning Classroom 1: Autumn Session 2020

BAS1: Module 03: Language learning: Instruction and Assessment

Course: L06.01122   3 ECTS

Tuesday: 15:15-16:45  Course Starts Sept 15th

Location: MIS 10 Rue de Rome 1 (Language Centre) Room : See University Timetable

This two part foundation course is intended for students planning on teaching English in Swiss state schools at Secondary I level. The autumn session will provide you with an introduction to the worldwide community of English Language Teaching (ELT) and its professional discourse, different methodologies and theories of language learning and roles of the teacher. You will start to build your base of practical teaching ideas and approaches. We will look at the effective use of classroom language and explore the current debate for using the L1 vs. the target language in the classroom as well as the pros and cons of technology. [The complementary course offered in the spring (Language Learning Classroom II) covers testing, error correction and feedback, task-based learning, course book evaluation and the use of self-designed materials to supplement course book material.] 

Engagement: Your level of engagement in this course will be reflected in the quality and timeliness of your assignments, the attention and effort put into pre-lesson preparation (homework readings, workshop preparation, etc.), regular attendance and active participation. Use of digital devices for personal reasons during lessons should be avoided.

FACILITATOR: Fran Cook 

Contact: frances.cook@unifr.ch

Office MIS 10  3.09. 

Office visits are by appointment

Learning Outcomes:

- Be aware of the worldwide community of ELT and its professional discourse

- Be familiar with different theories/methods of language learning.

- Understand background issues related to English language learning in the classroom including motivational factors, teacher roles, L1, and student autonomy.

- Understand how to use classroom language effectively.

- Understand the importance of using the target language in the classroom and know how to promote its use in the classroom.

- Be familiar with different technology and online resources that aid teachers in their planning and that can be used with students in lessons.

"Modalité d'enseignement - Hybrid" This course will take place mostly in the classroom, at the LC, however online lessons and study materials will be integrated. Students who will be doing this course entirely online will have additional materials, activities etc. available on Moodle for them to make up for 'missed' classroom lessons. Classes will not be live-streamed. Please inform the teacher after you enroll if you plan to do this course entirely 'à distance'.

Note: As the physical classroom will have limited seating you will be notified prior to the beginning of the course about whether the first lesson will be in the classroom or online/remote.