Background and Rationale
 

The module primarily focuses on issues surrounding the practice of English language teaching, paying particular attention to the specific context in which lessons are planned and realised in terms of methodology.

Learning Outcomes

Completing this course student should be able:
 to understanding of the scope of language teaching techniques and methodologies currently available
 to understanding of issues of and techniques for planning lessons (eg classroom management, teaching techniques, application of relevant methods and approaches to fit context)
 to have knowledge of lesson plan design based on the range of current techniques in language pedagogy
 to understanding of the importance of reflection on teaching as part of ongoing professional development Subject-specific Skills:
 ability to critically appraise the language teaching techniques and methodologies currently available
 ability to critically evaluate teaching techniques and reflect on own and other's practice
 development of pedagogical creativity
 ability to apply appropriate techniques for lesson planning
 ability to design lesson plans that fully reflect a critical mastery of the techniques now available
 ability to design lesson plans that reflect the needs of specific learners and contexts
 ability to analyse language as appropriate for language teaching purposes as part of lesson planning
 ability to demonstrate reflection on teaching practice