Module EFPM280 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM280: Developing Practical Knowledge for TESOL Teaching
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
15 weekly sessions of two hours in length:
Week 1
Introduction to the concept of teaching and learning and implications for teacher and learners' roles.
Week 2.
Observations of language classes.
Week 3.
Introduction to lesson planning.
Week 4.
Techniques for introducing and practising new language (1).
Week 5:
Techniques for introducing and practising new language (2).
Week 6 and 7.
Micro teaching (focusing on the practical application of content covered in weeks 1-4).
Week 8.
Types of language classroom activities.
Week 9.
Observations of language classes
Week 10.
Micro teaching (focusing on the practical application of content covered in weeks 1-9)
Week 11.
Classroom management 1: giving instructions, questioning techniques and facilitating student input.
Week 12.
Classroom management 2: giving feedback, error analysis and correction.
Week 13.
Classroom management 3: dealing with classroom issues including discipline, large class size and a differentiated student body.
Weeks 14-15.
Micro teaching ( group presentations of a whole lesson)
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | 150 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Learning and teaching activities | 30 | Lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops |
| Learning and teaching activities | 30 | Directed reading |
| Guided independent study | 80 | Assignment preparation |
| Guided independent study | 150 | Independent study |
| Learning and teaching activities | 10 | Language classroom observation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
Bailey, K., A. Curtis & D. Nunan 2001. Pursuing Professional Development: the self as source. Boston: Heinle & Heinle.
Johnson, K. 2001. An Introduction to Foreign Language Teaching and Learning. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Johnson, K. E. 1995. Understanding Communication in Second Language Classroom. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Johnson, K. E. 1999. Understanding Language Teaching: Reasoing in action. Boston: Heinle & Heinle.
Kelly, G. 2000 How to Teach Pronunciation. Harlow: Longman.
Larsen-Freeman, D. 2000. Techniques and Principles in Languaege Teaching (2nd Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Nunan, D (ed). 2003. Practical English Language Teaching. New York: McGRaw-Hill.
Omaggio H. A. 2001. Teaching language in context. New York: Heinle.
Scrivener, J. 2003. Teaching Grammar. Oxford: Oxford Univeristy Press.
Thornbury, S. 1997. About Language: Tasks for Teachers of English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Thornbury, S. 1999. How to Teach Grammar. Harlow: Longman. Thornbury, S. 2001. Uncovering Grammar. Oxford: Heinemann. Thornbury, S. 2002. How to Teach Vocabulary. Harlow: Longman. Thornbury, S. 2005. How to Teach Speaking. Harlow: Longman
Ur. P. 1996. A Course in Language Teaching: Practice and Theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Woodward, T. 2001. Planning Lessons and Courses. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
