IDENTIFYING DATA 2020_21
Subject (*) MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES IN ELT Code 12865103
Study programme
Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign/Second Language (2015)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Compulsory First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department English and German Studies
Coordinator
ROMEU ESQUERRE, FERNANDO
 E-mail fernando.romeu@urv.cat
Lecturers
ROMEU ESQUERRE, FERNANDO
Web http://www.elteaching.com
General description and relevant information A course in classroom management, material selection, material creation and assessment in the EFL classroom.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A2 Masters the main linguistic bases of theoretical and applied linguistics
 A3 Has an advanced knowledge of English at all levels, both in speaking and writing; also knows the linguistic system of English (lexical, phonetic, grammatical, pragmatic, discourse) and can give it an adequate didactic treatment
 A4 Analyses, plans, designs, develops, and assesses the teaching-learning of English in line with an adequate teaching plan and methodological approach
 A7 Analyses, compares, manages, and assesses student-teacher interactions in line with students’ needs
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1 Learning to learn
 B4 Autonomy, responsibility and initiative
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A2 Analyses the elements involved in the production and comprehension of a foreign language
 A3 Organises and structures the learning process in terms of a communicative model based on action (comprehension, production, interaction, and oral and written mediation) in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the European Council
 A4 Critically and reflexively analyses, compares, evaluates, selects and adapts materials which are adequate to present, practice and correct elements of oral and written communication in English in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the European Council.
 A7 Identifies and applies interactive and communicative processes in the classroom; masters and applies the relevant skills and abilities in enhancing learning in the classroom
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1 Contrast their own mental schemas with those of others and exploit the differences as an opportunity to learn.
 B4 Recognize the good and bad points of their approach to a particular task.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1 Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Classroom Management. 1.1. Definitions and variables.
1.2. Group size.
1.3. Seating arrangements.
1.4. Pair and group work.
1.5. Mixed ability.
1.6. Teacher and student roles.
2. Materials. 2.1. Coursebooks and supplementary material.
2.2. Analysis of coursebook activities.
2.3. Input and feedback.
2.4. Material development.
2.5. ICT for material development.
3. Language tests. 3.1. Assessment types.
3.2. Test specifications.
3.3. Test items.
3.4. Analysis of test results.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A3
B1
C1
 2 1 3
Reading written documents and graphs
A2
A3
A4
C1
 6 2 8
IT-based practicals
A2
A3
A4
C1
 2 10 12
Debates
A2
A3
A4
A7
C1
 6 10 16
Assignments
A2
A3
A4
A7
C1
 10 20 30
Personal attention
A3
A4
B1
C1
 4 2 6
 
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Face-to-face session to talk about the course programme, Moodle contents and work plan.
Reading written documents and graphs Class notes and video lectures.
IT-based practicals Completion of Moodle quizzes.
Critical analysis of class material.
Use of ICT to create ELT material.
Debates Online forums to talk about course-related aspects.
Assignments Analysis of lessons in terms of classroom management, material adaptation and material creation.
Personal attention On-line tutorials via Skype or the tutorial forum on Moodle.

Personalized attention
Description
Doubts can be solved via the tutorial forum on Moodle or via Skype.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Reading written documents and graphs
A2
A3
A4
C1
 Reading class notes and watching tutorials. 5 %
IT-based practicals
A2
A3
A4
C1
 Completing quizzes and developing material using ICT 35%
Debates
A2
A3
A4
A7
C1
 Participating in forums 10%
Assignments
A2
A3
A4
A7
C1
 Final assignment 50%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Los estudiantes matriculados en la URV siguen el sistema ECTS y tienen derecho a las convocatorias de evaluación indicadas en la normativa académica de grado y máster vigente.

Sources of information

Basic Harmer, Jeremy, How to Teach English, 1, 2007
Hugh, Arthur, Testing for Language Teachers, 2, 2003
Scrivener, Jim, Learning Teaching, 1, 2005
Scrivener, Jim, Classroom Management Techniques, 1, 2012
Mc Grath, Ian, Materials Evaluation and Design for Language Teaching, 1, 2002
Mc Grath, Ian, Teaching Materials and the Roles of EFL/ESL Teachers, 1, 2013
Alderson, Charles, Language Test Construction and Evaluation, 1, 1998
Woodward, Tessa, Planning Lessons and Courses, 1, 2001
Tomlinson, Brian, Materials Development in Language Teaching, 1, 1998

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