EN-445 Varied teaching- and learning methods in the English Classroom (Autumn 2022)
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Susan Lynn Erdmann
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Subject didactics in Teacher Education Level 5-10, 2-year Master’s Programme
- Master's 5-Year Programme in Teacher Education, level 5-10
Teaching language
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: After course completion, the student has
- thorough knowledge about varied teaching and learning methods in the subject English in grades 5-10
- thorough knowledge about planning of teaching sessions and progression related to pupils’ learning
- thorough knowledge about learning and teaching strategies adapted to the needs of individual pupils
- thorough knowledge about the research in language didactics related to teaching methods and learning in the subject English in grades 5-10 in Norwegian schools
Skills: After course completion, the student can
- account for varied teaching and learning methods in the English classroom
- account for central factors in planning and conducting of language instruction
- analyse and critically evaluate which methods are best suited for pupils’ learning
- apply the knowledge of methods and learning didactically and reflect upon the connection to the current curriculum for elementary education
General competence: After course completion, the student can
- use their knowledge as a basis for further studies of language didactics and for research and development work
- apply their knowledge and skills in teaching and planning of teaching in grades 5-10, research communication and information work
- critically reflect on teaching and learning methods in the subject English, including own teaching
Contents
The course places special emphasis on various teaching and learning methods in the English classroom, with a special focus on years 5-10. The students will become familiar with varied methods in language, culture and literature didactics. The methods will be exemplified in the classroom, which requires active participation on the part of the students. Learning and teaching strategies will be in focus in relation to the current curriculum with special emphasis on years 5-10. Specific challenges connected to teaching English in a multicultural and multilingual classroom will also be discussed in the course.
The subject in the practice period
There are 25 days of practice in the eighth semester (taking charge of the school). On campus, the instruction takes places both before and after the practice. The course aims at preparing the students to further develop their professional abilities to plan, conduct, and evaluate English teaching in grades 5-10.
Teaching and learning methods
Group work, lectures, alternative teaching methods. It is expected that the students participate actively during classes. The language of instruction is English. iPads, smart phones and other ICT technologies will be used in the course.
The workload is estimated at 400 hours.
Examination requirements
Teacher education students must pass:
- practice
- obligatory assignments (the number and scope of these assignments will be specified at the beginning of the semester)
Other students must pass:
- didactic assignment replacing practice
- obligatory assignments (the number and scope of these assignments will be specified at the beginning of the semester)