Course objectives:
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This course introduces the current trends and issues in ELT: Students also get familiar the guiding principles of ELT in the global and local contexts. This is further explored in the context of long-term and short-term planning. Students also get familiar with the basic issues in classroom management and its effective principles.
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Requirements on student
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Regular weekly assignments
Participation in class discussions and activities
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Content
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Introduction to the course
Current issues in ELT
CEFR and RVP
Planning
Classroom management
Language teaching materials
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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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36
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Individual project (40)
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40
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Total
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76
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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: |
No particular prerequisites specified. |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
explain what influences developments in ELT |
explain the relationship between RVP and CEFR |
name issues to consider in lesson planning |
describe what is involved in classroom management |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
critically evaluate methods of work and their suitability for a given context |
assess language teaching materials based on specific needs |
suggest solutions to various classroom management issues |
use ELT terminology when discussing ELT issues |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Seminar work |
Continuous assessment |
Self-evaluation |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Task-based study method |
Textual studies |
Skills demonstration |
Collaborative instruction |
Cooperative instruction |
Self-study of literature |
Students' portfolio |
Discussion |
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