Methodology and Practice of Language Teaching
Course Convenor: Suzanne Healey
Course Code: TETA 1010
This course examines current practice and developments in English language teaching, including communicative competence in language teaching and learning; teaching techniques; setting objectives; course design and mode of delivery; testing and assessment; language learners and the learning process.
This course is designed to build on the introductory ideas and methods introduced at Level 1 (Introduction to ELT) and look in more depth at the process of language learning and how to create the best conditions to promote and encourage the acquisition of language in the classroom.
When students have learnt essential techniques and methodologies in lesson planning, they will have the opportunity to observe classes, to teach classes, and finally to reflect on their experience.
The course book is 'The Practice of English Language Teaching' by Jeremy Harmer.