Identifying Data 2023/24
Subject (*) Methodology of the education - learning of the foreign language Code 652609923
Study programme
7 Mestrado Universitario en Profesorado de Educación Secundaria: Linguas Extranxeiras
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree Yearly
First Obligatory 3
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Didácticas Específicas e Métodos de Investigación e Diagnóstico en Educación
Letras
Coordinador
Galán Rodríguez, Noelia María
E-mail
noelia.galan@udc.es
Lecturers
Galán Rodríguez, Noelia María
E-mail
noelia.galan@udc.es
Web
General description A materia céntrase nas metodoloxías, técnicas e estratexias relacionadas co proceso de ensino-aprendizaxe das linguas estranxeiras.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 (CE-G1)Coñecer as características dos estudantes, os seus contextos sociais e motivacións
A3 (CE-G3)Elaborar propostas baseadas na adquisición de coñecementos, destrezas e aptitudes intelectuais e emocionais.
A5 (CE-G5)Coñecer os procesos de interacción e comunicación no aula e no centro, abordar e resolver posibles problemas
A15 (CE-E1)Coñecer o valor formativo e cultural das materias correspondentes á especialización.
A17 (CE-E3)Coñecer a historia e os desenvolvementos recentes das materias e as súas perspectivas para poder transmitir unha visión dinámica das mesmas
A18 (CE-E4)Coñecer contextos e situacións en que se usan ou aplican os diversos contidos curriculares
A19 (CE-E5)Coñecer os desenvolvementos teórico-prácticos do ensino e a aprendizaxe das materias correspondentes.
A21 (CE-E7)Adquirir criterios de selección e elaboración de materiais educativos.
A22 (CE-E8)Fomentar un clima que facilite a aprendizaxe e poña en valor as achegas dos estudantes.
A23 (CE-E9)Integrar a formación en comunicación audiovisual e multimedia no proceso de ensino-aprendizaxe.
A27 (CE-E13)Identificar os problemas relativos ao ensino e a aprendizaxe das materias da especialización e expor alternativas e solucións.
A28 (CE-E14)Coñecer e aplicar metodoloxías e técnicas básicas de investigación e avaliación educativas e ser capaz de deseñar e desenvolver proxectos de investigación, innovación e avaliación.
C2 Dominar a expresión e a comprensión de forma oral e escrita dun idioma estranxeiro.
C3 Utilizar as ferramentas básicas das tecnoloxías da información e as comunicacións (TIC) necesarias para o exercicio da súa profesión e para a aprendizaxe ao longo da súa vida.
C6 Valorar criticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
To analyse critically studies and works related to foreign language teaching and learning methodologies AJ17
AJ19
CC2
To knwo different approaches, models and strategies related to foreign language teaching and learning methodologies. AJ17
AJ19
CC2
CC6
To analyse and propose classroom management strategies and lesson planning. AJ1
AJ3
AJ19
AJ22
AJ27
CC2
CC3
CC6
To present orally sound results after studying several methodologies, strategies and didactic approaches. AJ19
AJ21
AJ22
CC2
To explain matters related to foreing language teaching and learning methodologies in written format. AJ5
AJ15
AJ17
AJ18
AJ19
AJ21
AJ22
AJ23
AJ27
AJ28
CC2

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction to FL teaching and learning methodologies Intruduction: "From the teacher-centred classroom to the student-centred classroom"
Methods and strategies in FL teaching and learning: from Grammar-Translation to Humanistic Language Teaching
2. Evolution of FL Teaching Methods. Motivation in the FL classroom: definition and strategies.
Cooperative Learning.
The Communicative Approach.
Integrated Language Skill Approaches: TBLT and CBI.
Gamification and GBL.
CLIL.
3. ICT use in the FL classroom Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom.
4. Creating resources for the FL classroom. Classroom management and lesson planning in FL teaching and learning.
Didactics of grammar and vocabulary in FL teaching and learning.
Culture in FL teaching and learning.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Collaborative learning A5 A15 A17 A19 A21 A23 A28 C2 C3 4 22 26
Directed discussion A5 A19 A27 C2 3 0 3
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A3 A5 A15 A17 C2 C6 8 10 18
Workbook A17 A19 C2 C6 0 7 7
Student portfolio A3 A19 A27 A28 C2 C6 2 9 11
Oral presentation A5 A15 A17 A18 A19 A22 A27 C2 4 2 6
 
Personalized attention 4 0 4
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Collaborative learning Groupwork inside and/or outside the classroom (also in the virtual realm).
Directed discussion Group dynamic technique involving free, informal, spontaneous debate among members of group; may also take form of coordinated discussion in presence of moderator.
There will be a debate on each FL teaching and learning methods.
Guest lecture / keynote speech Teacher's lecture on theoretical issues and practical activities about FL methodologies.
Workbook Mandatory or voluntary reading that students must/should do outside the classroom (it will be specified in due time).
Student portfolio Folder or binder divided into clearly marked or labelled sections containing record or products of learning activities performed over a given period.
Oral presentation Individual or group (no more than 4 students) oral task which is part of the course's final mark. It must be carried out in English as well as with visual support (e.g. Powerpoint or Prezi presentations).

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Collaborative learning
Oral presentation
Description
Both the oral presentations as well as the tasks carried out throughout the course (portfolio included) could lead to personalised attention during office hours or by digital means (e.g. Teams or e-mail).

Students with partial enrollment and/or academic exemption will complete their assignments and tasks individually, with submissions on the dates set by the instructor. Like all students, they will receive personalized attention during tutoring hours to clarify any doubts regarding the assignments, as well as the theoretical and practical framework of the subject.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Collaborative learning A5 A15 A17 A19 A21 A23 A28 C2 C3 Guided teaching-learning procedures (overseen in person and/or using ICT methods) based on organisation of class into small groups in which students work together to solve tasks assigned by teacher, with aim of optimising their learning experience and that of other members of group. 30
Oral presentation A5 A15 A17 A18 A19 A22 A27 C2 Oral presentation of a methodology-related topic (theories, research, strategies, practical aspects, role-plays, etc.). 30
Directed discussion A5 A19 A27 C2 Participation during the classroom debates showing critical and reflective thinking.
10
Student portfolio A3 A19 A27 A28 C2 C6 Folder or binder divided into clearly marked or labelled sections containing record or products of learning activities performed over a given period. It is to be done individually. 30
 
Assessment comments

In order to pass the course, students must attend at least 80% of the face-to-face lessons.

All the assessment items are mandatory in order to pass the subject. The final mark will be the addition of the marks of each item.

Those students who do not attent at least 80% of the face-to-face lessons or do not pass the course in the ordinary opportunity will be evaluated following the same criteria as part time and "dispensa académica" students in the July opportunity.

Assessment criteria concerning part-time and "dispensa académica" students

Part-time and "dispensa académica" students must contact the course coordinator before the start of the course to set the dates for the oral presentation and individual work.

- Oral presentation: 30%

- Individual work: 30%

- Exam on the official date: 40%

All the assessment items are mandatory in order to pass the subject. The
final mark will be the addition of the marks of each item.

The July opportunity will follow the same assessment criteria.

According to the provisions of the "REGULATION THAT REGULATES THE REGIME OF DEDICATION TO STUDY AND ATTENDANCE AND PROGRESSION OF STUDENTS IN UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF A CORUÑA (approved by the Social Council on 04/05/2017):

1.They must inform the teacher in the first week of class or, if not possible, within a maximum period of 7 days from when the recognition was granted.

2.They must individually complete all the activities/assignments proposed throughout the course and submit them on the dates established by the teacher. Failure to submit the assignments on the specified date will be considered a fail and will receive a grade of 0.

3. The final grade will be the weighted average of the grades obtained in the activities and assignments completed during the course and the grade of the exam taken on the official exam date. To pass the subject, an approved grade (5 out of 10) must be obtained in each of the components. If any of the components are not passed on the first attempt, the student must retake the failed parts (activities/assignments and/or exam) in the second attempt.

IMPORTANT: Engaging in fraudulent behavior during exams or assessment activities, once confirmed, will result in an automatic fail for the corresponding opportunity. The student will be graded as "fail" (numerical grade of 0) in the respective academic year's opportunity, whether the offense occurs in the first or second attempt. In such cases, the student's grade in the first attempt will be modified in the record, if necessary.


Sources of information
Basic Ur, Penny (2012). A Course in English Language Teaching. Cambridge: CUP
Richards, Jack C & Rodgers, Theodore S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. 3rd edition. Cambridge: CUP
House, Susan, coord. (2011). Didáctica del inglés. Classroom Practice. Barcelona: Graò
O'Malley, J. Michael & Uhl Chamot, Anna (1990). Learning Strategies in Second Language Acquisition. Cambridge: CUP
Galán-Rodríguez, Noelia Mª (2020). Motivation in CLIL: Research in Secondary Education in the Galician Context. Peter Lang
Macaro, Ernesto (2003). Teaching and Learning a Second Language. A Guide to Recent Research and Its Applications. London: Continuum
Gebhard, Jerry G. (2006). Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language. A Self-Development and Methodology Guide. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press
Larsen-Freeman, Diane & Anderson, Marti (2011). Techniques & Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford: OUP
Kapp, Karl (2012). The Gamification of Learning and Instruction. Pfeiffer Wiley

Complementary

Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments

In order to contribute to the development of the Green-Campus program for the delivery of works, it is recommended to eliminate the use of plastics, choose double-sided printing, use recycled paper and avoid printing drafts. 

 - A sustainable use of resources and the prevention of negative impacts on the natural environment must be made. 

 - The importance of ethical principles related to the values of sustainability in personal and professional behavior must be taken into account.

Regarding the legislation on gender issues:

-As established by the legislation concerning university education, gender perspective should be introduced in this course (non sexist language, bibliography of different gendered authors, classroom participation of all genders, etc.)

-Prejudices and sexist attitudes will be identified and modified using this particular context. Respect and equality values will be encouraged..

-Discrimantion situations concenring gender will be detected and measures to deal with this will be proposed.



(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.