Course objectives:
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The course is designed for students of the Faculty of Education and builds on the UJP/AB5 course. It prepares students who are not studying English as a field of study for the target level of B2+ according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course is conversational and focuses on topics related to teaching and education. The course uses project-based learning.
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Requirements on student
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Credit requirements:
a maximum of 3 absences per semester at seminars, preparation, and presentation of three projects on a given topic, final self-reflection.
The requirements must be completed by the end of the teaching period of the semester.
If for some reason the student cannot complete the requirements within the given range, the student will inform the teacher of the reasons by the end of the second week of class.
Examination requirements:
Discussion in English on covered topics.
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Content
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1. Course information. University vocabulary. Educational authorities.
2. Schooling systems in the UK/USA. Comparison with CZ.
3. Erasmus. Mobility programs. Cultural Awareness.
4. Project 1 presentations.
5. Using technologies in the classroom.
6. Using games and paper in the classroom.
7. Using audio-visual materials in the classroom.
8. Project 2 presentations.
9. Kids with special needs. Inclusion. Evaluating students.
10. Funding. Salaries. Qualification.
11. Teaching methods (CLIL etc)
12. Project 3 presentations.
13. Course evaluation.
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Contact hours
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26
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Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
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20
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Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
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10
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Preparation for an examination (30-60)
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35
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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13
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Total
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104
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
label present simple and continuous |
label past simple and continuous |
label present perfect continuous |
label past perfect continuous |
label first and second conditional |
identify basic forms of modals verbs |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
capture the main meaning of listening messages within familiar topics |
search for relevant facts and information in short texts |
explain one's views and reactions when solving problems, etc. |
express assumptions |
Simply describe a number of situations within familiar topics and tell a story |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
identify expressions related to the topic of university studies |
list technologies used in education |
characterize using videos in education |
identify expressions associated with the specific needs of children
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explain CLIL method |
identify expressions related to evaluation |
distinguish the teaching systems in English-speaking countries
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Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
correctly describe university education system, one's major |
create a project on a given topic
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prepare an excursion for students of your field of study |
adequately comment on current problems in education |
create a simple CLIL lesson plan |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Continuous assessment |
Self-evaluation |
Formative evaluation |
Peer evaluation of students |
Group presentation at a seminar |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Continuous assessment |
Formative evaluation |
Self-evaluation |
Peer evaluation of students |
Group presentation at a seminar |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Continuous assessment |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Peer evaluation of students |
Formative evaluation |
Self-evaluation |
Group presentation at a seminar |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Individual study |
Discussion |
Cooperative instruction |
Practicum |
Collaborative instruction |
Project-based instruction |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Skills demonstration |
Discussion |
Cooperative instruction |
Project-based instruction |
Collaborative instruction |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
E-learning |
Seminar |
Cooperative instruction |
Individual study |
Discussion |
Collaborative instruction |
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