IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
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 <p> A course in classroom management, material selection, material creation and techniques in the EFL classroom. </p><div><br /></div>

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
 CT2 Forming opinions on the basis of the efficient management and use of information
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and in complex contexts
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

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
 CT2 Master the tools for managing their own identity and activities in a digital environment
Search for and find information autonomously using criteria of importance, reliability and relevance, which is useful for creating knowledge
Organise information with appropriate tools (online and face-to-face) so that it can be updated, retrieved and processed for re-use in future projects
Produce information with tools and formats appropriate to the communicative situation and with complete honesty
Use IT to share and exchange the results of academic and scientific projects in interdisciplinary contexts that seek knowledge transfer
 CT4 Understand the team’s objective and identify their role in complex contexts
Communicate and work with other teams to achieve joint objectives
Commit and encourage the necessary changes and improvements so that the team can achieve its objectives
Trust in their own abilities, respect differences and use them to the team’s advantage
Type C Code Learning outcomes

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. Techniques 3.1. Controlled
3.2. Semi-controlled
3.3. Free

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A3
0 1 1
Reading written documents and graphs
A2
A3
A4
0 10 10
Assignments
A4
A7
CT2
CT4
0 30 30
Forums of debate
A7
CT2
CT4
1 9 10
Webcasting
0 1 1
Self-monitoring activities
0 2 2
Problem solving, exercises
A2
A4
CT2
CT4
0 12 12
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom
A2
A3
A4
0 8 8
Personal attention
A3
A4
1 0 1
 
 
(*) 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.
Assignments Analysis of lessons in terms of classroom management, material adaptation and material creation.
Forums of debate Online forum to deal with personal doubts.
Webcasting Online video communication on different aspects of the subject.
Self-monitoring activities Checking completion of activities, course progress and feedback received.
Problem solving, exercises Classroom management situations and questions about material development.
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom Analysis of different aspects of class management and material use.
Personal attention Video calls on Teams
Forum for class doubts.

Personalized attention
Description

Doubts can be solved via the tutorial forum on Moodle or via Teams.


Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Assignments
A4
A7
CT2
CT4
Mid-course and final assignment 75%
Forums of debate
A7
CT2
CT4
Forum discussions 10%
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom
A2
A3
A4
Case studies 5%
Others  

Quizzes and identity validation

15%
 
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
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
Woodward, Tessa, Planning Lessons and Courses, 1, 2001
Tomlinson, Brian, Materials Development in Language Teaching, 1, 1998

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