ED4U012 - TESOL: Materials for Language Professionals 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED4U012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | TESOL: Materials for Language Professionals | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Social Work | ||
| Module Leader: | Matthew Hutt | ||
| Module Team: | Rachel Stubley | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100513 - teaching English as a foreign language | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop a critical understanding of theory and practice relating to the design and evaluation of professional language learning materials for use in a range of contexts and with a range of learners.
To use investigative procedures to critically analyse the characteristics of effective language learning materials in order both to improve language learners’ experiences and to deepen their own engagement as practitioners.
To enhance students’ understanding of semiotic and discourse analysis to identify and compare the textual features and patterns of authentic texts and commercially produced materials.
To assess the potential of electronic media for materials development and incorporate digital learning into students’ production of materials
To enhance students’ awareness of the implications of materials design for second language acquisition and as well developing the ‘small culture’ of the classroom.
To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of current national and international research and literature in relation to the design and evaluation of language learning materials
Content Summary
1 Historical overview of language learning materials in different contexts and their development
2 Activity Theory and its application to language learning resources
3. Frameworks for critical evaluation of materials
4. Theory and practice of use of digital materials, e-learning and blended learning.
5. Case studies of materials design, development and evaluation at micro- and macro levels
6. Examination of the impact on materials users of design features, approaches and interpersonal register
7. Principles for text selection in materials design
8. Text analysis of source texts and materials artefacts.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Directed Study | 69 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To develop an in-depth knowledge of theory and practice relating to the design and evaluation of a range for language teaching materials for use with different learners and contexts. |
| LO2 | To critically analyse the characteristics of effective language learning materials in order both to improve language learners’ experiences and to deepen their own engagement as practitioners. |
| LO3 | To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of current national and international research and literature in relation to the design and evaluation of language learning materials. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Students will identify an area of language learning in which the quality of materials might be improved. They will design learning materials present these as a poster presentation to peers with oral commentary on design principles (1000 word equivalence/10 minutes). | 10 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Document Analysis (CW) 1 | Analysis of two texts: one drawn from an authentic context and the other from commercially produced language teaching materials. (1500 word equivalence) | 0 | 1500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Bibliography (CW) | An annotated bibliography of the research and literature that played a critical role in the design of their poster presentation. (1000 word equivalence) | 0 | 1000 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Document Analysis (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bibliography (CW) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |