ET5603 Language Teaching Methodology

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students on a PGT and PGR TESOL and International Education distance learning programmes.

Planned timetable

Not applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S O'Grady

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

John Hughes, Eoin Jordan, Stefan O'Grady

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will explore the theories that inform teaching practice and will analyse the implications these have in terms of ways of learning, material used, the teacher role and the classroom. This is essential for all those seeking to understand their teaching environment more clearly and for those who have a chance to influence teaching environments. The module will allow students to consider the applications of these theories through online forum discussions and a portfolio of assessed written tasks.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

N/A (distance learning)

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal theories, and concepts of key English language teaching methodologies
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of one or more specialised theories and concepts
  • Apply theory to a variety of English Language teaching contexts.
  • Evidence the appropriacy of methodological choices to a particular teaching scenario and context