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AN INTRODUCTION TO EFL (ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE) TEACHING

AN INTRODUCTION TO EFL (ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE) TEACHING

GRADO EN MAESTRO DE EDUCACIÓN PRIMARIA

Curso 2019/2020

1. Datos de la asignatura

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Código
105242
Plan
ECTS
6.00
Carácter
OPTATIVA
Curso
3
Periodicidad
Segundo Semestre
Área
FILOLOGÍA INGLESA
Departamento
Filología Inglesa
Plataforma Virtual

Campus Virtual de la Universidad de Salamanca

Datos del profesorado

Profesor/Profesora
María Sonsoles Sánchez-reyes Peñamaría
Grupo/s
1
Centro
E.U. Educación y Turismo de Ávila
Departamento
Filología Inglesa
Área
Filología Inglesa
Despacho
Filología inglesa (primera planta)
Horario de tutorías
-
URL Web
-
E-mail
sreyesp@usal.es
Teléfono
920353600

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Mención de Lengua Inglesa

Papel de la asignatura.

Formación específica

Perfil profesional.

Maestro de Educación Primaria Mención Lengua Extranjera Inglés.

3. Recomendaciones previas

Activities in this course will be conducted in English, so students are expected to have at least a B1 entry level of English according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR): http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Linguistic/CADRE_EN.asp

Students are recommended to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English to reach at least a B2 level according to the CEFR.

4. Objetivo de la asignatura

On completion of this course, students must be able to

  • understand the basic principles in which the teaching of a foreign language is based
  • reflect upon the teaching and learning process of a foreign language
  • use a wide range of activities and resources available to English language teachers
  • become familiar with classroom English
  • introduce language awareness activities
  • analyse, use and adapt existing resources on the market: textbooks, flashcards, posters, stories, songs, plays, rhymes, etc.
  • use the specific terminology that is central to English language teaching
  • understand the methods, strategies and techniques used in primary education and assume the role of the EFL teacher.
  • produce home/class-made materials 
  • evaluate teaching materials

5. Contenidos

Teoría.

The contents of these subjects will be mainly based on the Teaching Knowledge Test developed by Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).

MODULE 1. A framework for language learning and teaching. Describing language, language skills and a background to language teaching. ELT terminology.

MODULE 2. Lesson Plans and Work Units. Selection and Use of Resources and Materials.

MODULE 3: Classroom Management. Appropriate Use of English in the Classroom, Teacher Roles, Grouping Students, Correcting Learners and Giving Feedback.

6. Competencias a adquirir

Básicas / Generales.

DP 28  To be able to express oneself orally and in writing in English language to at least a B1 level according to the Common European Framework.

DI 20  To promote interest in the English language at the initial stage.

DP 29  To introduce English language content in the syllabus through appropriate teaching resources and to develop the relevant student competences.

BI 27  To become familiar with various international English as a foreign language teaching situations and strategies.

Específicas.

LINGUISTIC:

  • To develop skills in listening, speaking, reading comprehension and writing in English.
  • To give instructions and present activities in the foreign language classroom.
  • To communicate orally in English on topics within their professional area.
  • To participate in and to develop brief conversations on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, being able to express and defend personal opinions on different topics.

METHODOLOGICAL:

  • to introduce students to the specific terminology that is central to English language teaching and to use suitable vocabulary for a specific context
  • to introduce students to the main approaches to ELT and to reflect upon the teaching and learning process of a foreign language
  • to offer students a wide range of activities and resources available to English language teachers
  • to familiarise students with materials and activities that give students the opportunity to explore the concepts that have been introduced from a theoretical perspective
  • to understand the methods, strategies and techniques used in primary education and assume the role of the EFL teacher
  • to become familiar with classroom English

Transversales.

BP 11 To become familiar with the processes of interaction and communication in the classroom.

BP 13 To promote cooperative work and individual effort.

BP 17 To become familiar with innovative teaching experiences in primary education and apply them.

BP 19 To become familiar with basic techniques and methodologies of educational research and be able to design innovative projects through the identification of evaluation criteria.

7. Metodologías

Students will be expected to prepare and participate in those activities presented by the teacher or by other classmates. They will be asked to complete the tasks assigned throughout the course, such as microteaching sessions, giving short oral presentations, producing individual essays and producing didactic activities to be presented in the classroom. They will also be expected to put into practice the instructions commented on in the group tutorials and to develop strategies for ongoing self-study of a foreign language.

8. Previsión de Técnicas (Estrategias) Docentes

9. Recursos

Libros de consulta para el alumno.

Spratt, Pulverness and Williams (2011) The TKT Course. (2nd Edition). Cambridge University Press.

Otras referencias bibliográficas, electrónicas o cualquier otro tipo de recurso.

BOWEN, T. & J. MARK (1994) Inside Teaching. Heinemann

GOMEZ MORÓN, R. et al (Eds.) (2009) Pragmatics Applied to Language Teaching and Learning. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

HARMER, J. (1998) How to Teach English. Harlow: Pearson

HARMER, J. (2007) The Practice of English Language Teaching. Harlow: Pearson SCRIVENER, J. (2005) Learning Teaching. (2nd edition) London: Heinemann TANNER, R. et al (1998) Tasks for Teacher Education Coursebook. Harlow: Longman

http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/tkt/

http://www.cambridge.org/elt

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/tefl

http://www.onestopenglish.com

http://www.proteachersvideo.com/Home.aspx

10. Evaluación

Consideraciones generales.

Assessment will be continuous, so participation in class, regular work and attendance at classes and tutorials will be compulsory. More than half of the final mark will be based on students’ individual and group work.

Criterios de evaluación.

Final mark will be comprised of:

  • Regular attendance and active participation: 20 %
  • Individual or pair presentations: 30 %  
  • Final exam: 50 %

Instrumentos de evaluación.

Written exams, listening practices, oral presentations and expositions, individual papers and other requirements.

 

Recomendaciones para la evaluación.

Apart from the theoretical content of the subject, students will be asked to develop strategies for ongoing self-study of the English language. Regular practice of the four skills is highly recommended.

Recomendaciones para la recuperación.

Individual suggestions and remedial action will be provided according to the linguistic profile and diagnosed weaknesses of each student.