STUDY GUIDE Primary School Teacher Training

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STUDY GUIDE – Primary School Teacher Training

Below you will find an overview of the Primary School Foreign Language Teacher Training

Studies programme. The modules will commence at the beginning of February. It is only

possible to participate in a 15 credits (ECTS) programme.

There is an opportunity to borrow the required books in the CHE library.

Primary School Teacher Training courses – CHE 2013 – 2014

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FEBRUARY - APRIL: Primary School Foreign Language Teacher Training

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Months: February - April

Primary School Foreign Language Teacher Training

Module

• Foreign Language acquisition - lectures

1,0

• (Early) English in the Classroom context - lectures

0,5

• English Language and Pronunciation - lectures & practical sessions

1,0

• Intercultural Communication - lectures

0,5

• (theoretical) Research on Foreign Language Acquisition in the classroom

7,5

• Dutch culture & field trips

2,0

• Student guidance

2,0

• Dutch Primary Education (field trips & lecture)

0,5

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COURSE 1:

Foreign Language acquisition - lectures

Code

Weight of the course 1.0 ECTS

Period February-March 2014 (second semester)

Procedure Theoretical and practical lectures regarding current research on FLA in primary education.

Lecturer(s) J.W. Chevalking

Exam Relevant individual preparation and contribution to the lectures and practical sessions form the basis of evaluation.

Objectives of the

course The candidate shows understanding of the basic principles underlying foreign language acquisition, and can apply them in his/her own teaching Contact J.W. Chevalking

Brief description of the contents of the above mentioned module

The course covers theory and practice regarding current research on Foreign Language Acquisition in primary education, and practical application of research findings in the foreign language classroom.

Literature: Ellis, R., 2008, Second language acquisition

Spada, N., 2004, How languages are learned Research articles as provided during lectures

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COURSE 2: (

Early) English in the Classroom context - lectures

Code

Weight of the course

_{0.5 ECTS}

Procedure Practical lectures regarding FLA methodology in primary education. Lecturer(s) J.W. Chevalking

Exam Relevant individual preparation and contribution to the lectures and practical sessions form the basis of evaluation.

Objectives of the

course The candidate shows adequate knowledge of FLA methodology, and can apply these principles to his/her own teaching. Contact J.W. Chevalking

Brief description of the above mentioned module

The course covers practical examples on how to teach English as a Foreign Language in primary education. During practical sessions students are expected to show knowledge and application of FLA methodology by teaching fellow students. Feedback based during these practical sessions is noted and evaluation takes place on the basis of student performance in class.

Literature: Slattery, M., 2011, Teaching English in Primary Schools

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COURSE 3: English Language and Pronunciation - lectures & practical sessions

Code

_{1.0 ECTS}

Procedure (Practical) lectures regarding English language and Pronunciation. Lecturer(s) J.W. Chevalking

Objectives of the

course Candidates gain insight in their strengths and weaknesses regarding their own English language skills. Based on the feedback provided students work on developing their English proficiency.

Contact J.W. Chevalking

The course commences by testing students' English writing, speaking, and grammar proficiency. Based on the feedback provided, students work on developing their English proficiency using the Study materials required for this course. Upon completion of this course students may be entered for the Anglia AcCEPT Proficiency external examination.

Literature: Ross, J., 2010, Step To AcCEPT Proficiency, Anglia Examinations

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COURSE 4: Intercultural Communication - lectures

Code

_{0.5 ECTS}

Procedure Lectures regarding Intercultural communication in which current theory is illustrated through practical examples.

Lecturer(s) Guest lectures, S.M. van der Ree

Objectives of the

course Candidates gain insight into the realm of Intercultural Communication and are confronted with cases such as may arise in communication with individuals from other cultures so as to lean to anticipate behaviour that is uncommon in students' home culture.

Contact J.W. Chevalking / S.M. van der Ree Brief description of the above mentioned module

This course comprises a number of lectures and practical sessions in which candidates gain insight into the realm of Intercultural Communication and are confronted with cases such as may arise in communication with individuals from other cultures so as to lean to anticipate behaviour that is uncommon in students' home culture.

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COURSE 5: (theoretical) Research on Foreign Language Acquisition in the classroom

Code

_{7.5 ECTS}

Procedure Individual sessions with students are planned to set up a research question and concomitant subsections. Following this the lecturer will provide students feedback on their half-finished papers at regular intervals. Lecturer(s) J.W. Chevalking

Exam Final papers are evaluated in terms of content and language use. Content is to be at a scientific level, showing an understanding of current literature regarding the chosen topic. Language use should be at publication level in a non-scientific, professional publication in a relevant field

Objectives of the

course Candidates gain insight into what scientific research regarding (foreign) language acquisition entails, and show an understanding and application of scientific publications in their own argumentation.

Contact J.W. Chevalking

Candidates gain insight into what scientific research regarding (foreign) language acquisition entails, and show an understanding and application of scientific publications in their own argumentation.

Literature: Various publications and handouts are provided during the individual sessions,

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COURSE 6: Dutch culture & field trips

Code

_{2.0 ECTS}

Procedure Outings to various sites of cultural interest, organised by the institute. Lecturer(s) D. Hulstein

Exam Students are not tested as such, as this module is designed to provide students with an insight into Dutch culture..

Objectives of the

course Candidates gain insight into Dutch culture and geography. Contact D. Hulstein

Candidates gain insight into Dutch culture and geography.

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COURSE 7: Student guidance

Code

_{2.0 ECTS}

Procedure International students are teamed up with Dutch students to gain familiarity with the institute, Ede and its surroundings. International students will also visit primary schools and attend English lessons as taught by the Dutch students.

Lecturer(s) S.M. van der Ree

Exam There is no formal exam for this module. It is, however, recommended that international students do part of their research in the schools that they visit.

Objectives of the

course International students gain insight into Dutch student life and studying at the Ede Christian University of Applied Sciences. For Dutch students, the aim of this course is to use English in everyday interaction and to become familiar with fellow students from different backgrounds.

Contact S.M. van der Ree

International students are teamed up with Dutch students to gain familiarity with the institute, Ede and its surroundings. International students will also visit primary schools and attend English lessons as taught by the Dutch students.

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COURSE 8: Dutch Primary Education (field trips & lecture)

Code

_{0.5 ECTS}

Procedure International students will receive (Practical) lectures regarding English language teaching in Dutch primary education. Following this, students will visit several Dutch primary schools to attend English classes.

Lecturer(s) Guest lectures

Exam Relevant individual preparation and contribution to the lectures and school visits form the basis of evaluation.

Objectives of the

course Candidates gain insight in Dutch primary school language programmes and teaching. Contact J.W. Chevalking

Students gain insight in Dutch primary school language programmes and teaching by attending several guest lectures and by visiting several Dutch primary schools.