College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Principles of Language Learning for TESOL
Module EFPM266 for 2021/2
Module EFPM266 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM266: Principles of Language Learning for TESOL
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
The aim of this module is:
• to critically review foundational concepts in second language learning theories;
• to provide an overview of the current debate on key issues in second language learning research;
• to enable participants to engage in critical analysis and discussion of an area of study in second language learning;
• to enable participants to consider critically the application of current research in language learning to language teaching practice.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate a critical understanding of linguistic and cognitive perspectives of second language acquisition, including language transfer and processing; input, interaction & output; and individual differences; 2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of social and cultural perspectives of second language learning, including mediated learning and scaffolding; community of practice and L2 socialisation; culture and identity; 3. Demonstrate the ability to apply the critical understandings of above different theoretical perspectives to the development of TESOL pedagogic practices. |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. demonstrate an ability to apply course input to their own and their peers' teaching and learning situations; 5. demonstrate an awareness of how their own students might approach learning; 6. demonstrate an ability to evaluate the success or otherwise of different teaching strategies in particular situations; |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. Demonstrate an ability to study effectively independently and in groups, including the presentation of materials for group and class discussion; 8. demonstrate an ability to digest, select and organize material to produce, to a deadline, a coherent and thoughtful analysis of theory applied to professional and cultural situations; 9. demonstrate an ability to take responsibility and carry out agreed tasks; 10. demonstrate an ability to study independently in group/pair work; 11. demonstrate an ability to create a presentation of materials for group and class discussion. |