University of Essex

LG665-4-AU-CO:
Introduction to TEFL Methodology

The details

Year: 2023/24

Department: Language and Linguistics

Campus: Colchester Campus

Term: Autumn

Level: Undergraduate: Level 4

Status: Current

Start date: Thursday 05 October 2023

End date: Friday 15 December 2023

Credits: 15

Last updated: 06 May 2021

Requisites for this module

Pre-requisites: (none)

Co-requisites: (none)

Pre and / or co-requisites: (none)

Prohibited modules: (none)

Key module (requisite for): LG666, LG667

Key module for

BA QX31 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL),
BA QX41 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Foundation Year),
BA QX51 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Placement Year),
BA QXH1 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Year Abroad),
BA R8T8 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA RX91 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
CTFLX162 Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
BA R116 Language Studies and Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
BA R117 Language Studies and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Including Foundation Year)

Module description

This module provides an introduction to the teaching methodology associated with teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language. It aims to provide students with an overview of the key principles related to the areas outlined in the syllabus, and therefore provide a basis from which students may move onto the Initial Teaching Practice module, LG666. By the end of the module, students will have been introduced to the key methodology associated with TEFL and they will have developed their knowledge of productive and receptive skills in language teaching. Additionally, various techniques for organizing and managing the class will be explored, and the students will be introduced to lesson planning for the EFL context. Lastly, and importantly, this module will provide an overview of TEFL which is sufficient to prepare students for a more successful hands-on teaching practice module.

Module aims

1. Introduce students to current TEFL methodology and the theory behind it
2. Make students aware of some of the factors influencing second language teaching
3. Introduce students to the elements of an effective lesson plan, enabling them to articulate the significance of each element
4. Increase students’ awareness of current TEFL terminology
5. Introduce students to teaching strategies for the teaching of grammar, vocabulary, and the four language skills.

Module learning outcomes

1. Introduce students to current TEFL methodology and the theory behind it
2. Make students aware of some of the factors influencing second language teaching
3. Introduce students to the elements of an effective lesson plan, enabling them to articulate the significance of each element
4. Increase students’ awareness of current TEFL terminology
Introduce students to teaching strategies for the teaching of grammar, vocabulary, and the four language skills

Module information

1. Introduce students to current TEFL methodology and the theory behind it
2. Make students aware of some of the factors influencing second language teaching
3. Introduce students to the elements of an effective lesson plan, enabling them to articulate the significance of each element
4. Increase students' awareness of current TEFL terminology
5. Introduce students to teaching strategies for the teaching of grammar, vocabulary, and the four language skills.

Learning and teaching methods

The module will run over 10 weeks in the Spring term and will involve 3 contact hours each week. A weekly two-hour lecture/seminar will be followed by a one-hour follow-up class, which will provide opportunities for further discussion of issues raised, and for group-work/practical activities.

Bibliography

Gower, R., Phillips, D. and Walters, S. (2005) Teaching practice handbook. [3rd ed.]. Oxford: Macmillan Education.
Harmer, J. and Harmer, J. (2021) The practice of English language teaching. Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited. Available at: https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/794011.
Scrivener, J. (2011) Learning teaching: the essential guide to English language teaching. 3rd ed. [Oxford]: Macmillan Education.
Harmer, J. (2007) How to teach English. New ed. Harlow: Pearson Longman.

The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam	Description	Deadline	Coursework weighting
Coursework	Assignment 1
Coursework	Assignment 2

Exam format definitions

Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework	Exam
100%	0%

Reassessment

Coursework	Exam
100%	0%

Module supervisor and teaching staff

Supervisor: Dr Neophytos Mitsigkas, email: nmitsi@essex.ac.uk.

Teaching staff: Dr Neophytos Mitsigkas

Contact details: Dr Neophytos Mitsigkas nmitsi@essex.ac.uk Room: 4.344 Telephone: 01206 874836

Availability

Available to incoming Essex Abroad / Exchange students: Yes

Available to Outside Option: No

Available to Audit: No

External examiner

Name: Mr Conrad Hechter Heyns

Institution: Goldsmiths, University of London

Academic role: Director - Centre for Academic Language and Literacies

Resources

Teaching materials: Available via Moodle

Lecture recording: Of 20 hours, 20 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

Further information

Department website: Language and Linguistics

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