LANG40700 TESOL Pedagogy and Practice

Academic Year 2024/2025

Building on the foundations laid in the Introduction to TESOL Pedagogy module, this module is designed to deepen students' understanding of research-informed methods and approaches that are essential for effective TESOL practice.

Students are introduced to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), and investigate communicative and task-based teaching approaches. They explore the processes involved in the development of second language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) based on current second language acquisition research, and examine and practise a range of teaching approaches that can support the development of these skills in the TESOL classroom.

Through a combination of theoretical study and practical application, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective, research-based language learning environments.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:


Upon completion of the module, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate an understanding of action-orientated, task-based, and communicative approaches to language learning and teaching.
- Analyse the processes involved in second language listening, speaking, reading and writing and their classroom-based implications.
- Demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of research-informed approaches and methodologies that can be used to support the development of second language skills.
- Design a CEFR-based lesson for a specific group of learners (identify learning outcomes, design classroom tasks, select materials, and suggest appropriate teaching and learning approaches).

Indicative Module Content:

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Communicative and Task-Based Language Teaching
Teaching Second Language Listening Skills
Teaching Second Language Speaking Skills
Teaching Second Language Reading Skills
Teaching Second Language Writing Skills
An integrated-skills approach to second language teaching
Classroom observation, analysis and evaluation

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

110
Autonomous Student Learning

66
Lectures

24
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is delivered through a combination of lectures and workshops. Input will be provided through a lecture, facilitating students’ active participation in the workshops. Students will participate in pre-workshop groups and meet (without their Lecturer) to complete tasks in preparation for the workshop. Students will engage in reflective activities that will contribute to developing their understanding of teaching and learning a second/foreign language. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Practical Skills Assessment: Presentation Week 6 Graded Yes

30

 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Written assignment Week 12 Graded Yes

70

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

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