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ELT METHODOLOGY ADID4/SDID4

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Instructor: Offfice hours: Course description: Mgr. Gabriela Klekov, Ph.D. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, Thursday 13:00-14:00 and by appointment This class builds on issues introduced in Methodology 1, 2, and 3. It is designed to introduce the most recent issues in ELT. It also addresses specifics of action research, mentoring, and professional development. In addition, students reflect on their teaching experience and discuss self-selected issues specific to classroom practices. Describe current trends in the field of English language teaching Describe ways to continue professional development Identify and describe personal teaching style, strengths and weaknesses

Objectives:

Texts:

Harmer, J. (2007). The practice of English language teaching (4th ed.). Oxford, UK: Pearson Longman. Scrivener, J. (2005). Learning teaching (2nd ed.). Oxford, UK: Macmillan. Selected readings Participation in class discussions and activities Assignments Summary of teaching style, etc. 35% 30% 35%

Requirements:

To receive credit, you must achieve at least 75% of the total points.

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Date April 23 April 26 Topics & Readings Topics: Teaching practice Burning questions about classroom practices Assignment Watch and complete the observation sheet http://clanky.rvp.cz/clanek/c/G/7335/virtualni-hospitace-anglicky-jazyk-blogging.html/ Sheet to download: http://www.gab-elt.com/files/lesson_observation_sheet.doc Recent issues in ELT Matsuda Negotiating ELT Assumptions in EIL Classrooms (download the text at http://www.gab-elt.com/files/matsuda_assumptions.pdf Read the text and write a one page paper in which you respond to the issues presented in the reading (your agreements, disagreements, questions, etc.) Professional Development My teaching style Harmer: What teachers do next pp. 410-428 Scrivener: Learning teaching pp. 370-380 Summary of ways/list of points to continue professional development Review and complete the remaining sections of EPOSTL Write a 1.5 to 2 page (single-spaced) summary of your teaching style, strengths and weaknesses. Make sure to address many of the areas presented in the portfolio. Final wrap up Bring a sample lesson from your teaching practice (and a copy of relevant textbook pages if possible)

April 30 May 3

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May 7 May 10

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