2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5901M Learning and Teaching in TESOL

30 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Laura Grassick
Email: L.J.Grassick@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module will introduce you to theories of and approaches to teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in TESOL contexts. You will consider different ways English language teachers in a variety of contexts teach these skills and the rationales for this related to second language learning. You will criticaly examine and discuss current research in English language teaching methodology. You will also be encouraged to draw on your own experiences as a teacher of TESOL to critically evaluate theories and aproaches to teaching the four skills.

Objectives

The overall aims of this module are to help you to:

* understand and analyse approaches to learning languages;
* describe and analyse approaches to the teaching of English language skills to English speakers of other languages;
* discuss and assess the principles underlying procedures for teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing, with particular reference to language focus and language development;

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, you will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and understanding of the approaches to teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing in TESOL

2. Critically appraise different theories and approaches to teaching English language methodology

3. Show critical awareness of how to apply new learning of approaches and principles to classroom activities and procedures in your own context

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

1. Critically consider theories, approaches and techniques of English language teaching methodology

2. Communicate complex TESOL concepts and approaches to diverse audiences in educational settings

3. Reflect upon your own professional needs in TESOL and context, and plan for future development

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	11	2.00	22.00
Tutorial	1	1.00	1.00
Independent online learning hours			110.00
Private study hours			167.00
Total Contact hours			23.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored by:- participation in seminars; performance in tutorials; formative assessment tasks

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	50.00
Oral Presentation	Individual oral presentations Critical analysis of an issue in TESOL and practical recommendations	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:13:19

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