| CODE | LLT1359 | ||||||
| TITLE | Applying Theory to Practice | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Linguistics and Language Technology | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will cover practice-based teaching and learning in community and further/higher education settings, with a focus on practice including reflection on actual teaching practice. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit aims to apply educational and linguistic theory to teaching practice, encouraging the use of a range of context-dependent approaches to teaching, assessment, and learning, on the basis of reflective practice, and critical evaluation of methods. It will be largely based on teaching practice, with portfolio development and reflective journals. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Discuss the work of experienced practitioners and evaluate this with reference to theory; - Reflect on their professional skills. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Critically evaluate and apply educational theory to community and further/higher education teaching contexts and individual learners; - Evaluate and apply professional values to classroom practice. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts - Scrivener, J Learning Teaching (3rd Edition). MacMillan ELT Supplementary Readings - Claxton, G (1990) Teaching as Learning, London: Cassell - Claxton, G & Atkinson,T (2001) The Intuitive Practitioner, London: Routledge - Harmer, J (2001) The Practice of English Language Teaching. Longman - Hillier, Y (2002) Reflective Teaching in FE and Adult Education, London: Continuum - Minton, D (2005) Teaching Skills in FE and Adult Education, London: Thompson - Nisbet, J & Shucksmith, J (1986) Learning Strategies, London: Routledge Kegan Paul - Reece, I & Walker, S (2004) Teaching, Training and Learning, Tyne & Wear: Business Education - Rowlands, S (1993) The Enquiring Tutor, London: Falmer - Tummons (2007) Becoming a Professional Tutor in the Lifelong Learning Sector Exeter; Learning Matters - Wallace, S (2003) Teaching and Supporting Learning in FE, Exeter: Learning Matters - Wingfield, I (1979) Learning to Teach Practical Skills, London: Kogan Page. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Placement, Seminar and Tutorial | ||||||
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