TEFL Methodology I
Objectives
General characterization
Code
722160022
Credits
10.0
Responsible teacher
Ana Alexandra Gonçalves de Veloso e Matos
Hours
Weekly - 3
Total - 280
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
None.
Bibliography
Byram, M. and Adelheid Hu (eds) (2013). Routledge Enyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning, 2nd ed. Routledge: Oxon and NY.
Council of Europe (2001). Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Harmer, J. (2007). The Practice of English Language Teaching. Harlow: Longman;
Senior, R. (2006). The Experience of Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Spratt, M., A. Pulverness and M. Williams (2011). The TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Teaching method
The course will combine theoretical and practical classes, including presentation, demonstration, practical exercises, group discussion and reflection on the topics studied. Classes will favour the practical implementation of theory, interaction and students active participation both individually and in a group.
Evaluation method
Available soon
Subject matter
a) Language and central concepts underlying TEFL.
b) English syllabi and the CEFRL.
c) Theories, methodologies and approaches to teaching EFL.
d) Receptive and productive skills.
e) Learner motivation, differences between learners and different learning contexts
f) Planning, resources and classroom management.
g) Theories and rationales guiding assessment and evaluation.
h) The role of error in a pedagogical perspective.
i) Testing instruments and techniques.
j) Digital technology in the foreign language classroom.