2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC1052 Supporting English Language Teaching and Learning

20 creditsClass Size: 75

Module manager: Dr Harry Kuchah
Email: H.K.Kuchah@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This year-long module will introduce you to the social experience and practical realities of classroom language teaching. During the first few sessions, module tutors will prepare you for becoming an assistant to a teacher in the university language centre. You will then spend several classes collaborating with the teacher. This will provide you with a unique opportunity to observe and discuss pedagogical processes like lesson planning, choosing material, presenting language, managing the class and giving feedback to learners. Throughout this collaborative experience you will be encouraged to reflect on your experiences in a systematic way, building a portfolio that will form the basis of module assessment.

Objectives

Module objectives are:
- to develop awareness and understanding of the theoretical and practical underpinnings and principles of the roles of TA and mentor
- to develop awareness and understanding of the complexity of language learning and teaching
- to develop awareness and understanding of the social nature of language classrooms
- to develop students' reflective awareness of their own contributions to language learning
- to develop skills in critical collaboration with the mentor, reading, writing and analysis
- to develop skills in critical reading, writing and analysis

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should have
- enhanced awareness and understanding of the theoretical and practical underpinnings and principles of the roles of TA and mentor
- enhanced awareness and understanding of the complexity of language learning and teaching
- enhanced awareness and understanding of the social nature of language classrooms
- enhanced reflective awareness of their own contributions to language learning
- developed skills in critical collaboration with the mentor, reading, writing and analysis
- developed skills in critical reading, writing and analysis

Syllabus

Indicative content
Session 1: Introduction to module: aims, structure, intended outcomes
Questions: What is language teaching all about? What are the challenges for the learner? What are the challenges for teachers?

Session 2: Role of the Teaching Assistant (TA); role of the mentor

Session 3: Introduction to reflective practice; introduction to the Portfolio

Session 4: Focussed observation in the Languages Centre (LC)

Session 5: Practical, collaborative experience in LC (Round 1)

Session 6: Practical, collaborative experience in LC

Session 7: Review of Practical, collaborative experience; Action Plan and preparation for Round 2 of Practical, collaborative experience.

Session 8: Practical, collaborative experience in LC (Round 2)

Session 9: Practical, collaborative experience in LC

Session 10: Practical, collaborative experience in LC

Session 11: Review of Practical, collaborative experience; Portfolio review

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practicals	6	2.00	12.00
Lecture	3	2.00	6.00
Seminar	2	2.00	4.00
Private study hours			178.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Kecture and seminar sessions will require preparatory and follow-up reading.

Practical, collaborative experience in the Language Centre (to be discussed with mentor)

Students will produce an individual portfolio of work relating to their classroom experience as a TA and their collaboration with the mentor.

Portfolio preparation will involve extensive critical reading and writing.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress will be monitored by means of regular reviews and discussion of portfolio development through in-class workshops. Students will also make presentations on their reflections of their experience as TAs and mentees.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	3000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

There are two submission deadlines, one in January and the other in May.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 12/12/2018 10:48:53

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