EDUC43430 Modern Language German Methodologies IA

Academic Year 2023/2024

The purpose of this module is to offer the first of three domain-specific modules to prepare and develop student teachers of Gaeilge in the context of their broader academic and professional formation. In so doing, implications of language acquisition research will be considered. This body of research, in synthesis with the broader initial teacher education programme curriculum (including school placement), will underpin discussions, activities and assessment in this module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Execute a quality, evidence-informed lesson plan
- Describe and consider the implications of the evolution of language teaching methodology
- Outline strategies to teach vocabulary in the language learning classroom
- Outline and critically consider the nature and role of receptive language skills
- Outline and critically consider the nature and role of productive language skills, including interaction
- Consider the 'how' and 'why' of teaching in the target language by drawing on a range of evidence, including optimal language use
- Apply principles of inclusive education in the language learning classroom

Indicative Module Content:

Key texts whose content is selectively drawn on as a foundation in this module include:
Benati, A. G. (2020). Key Questions in Language Teaching: An Introduction (1st ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Connor, J., & McKeown, S. (2017). Addressing special educational needs in the curriculum: Modern foreign languages (2nd ed). Routledge.
Driscoll, P., Macaro, E., & Swarbrick, A. (Eds.). (2014). Debates in modern languages education. Routledge.
Pachler, N., Evans, M., Redondo, A., & Fisher, L. (2014). Learning to teach foreign languages in the secondary school: A companion to school experience (4th
Edition). Routledge.
Smith, S. (2018). Becoming an outstanding languages teacher. Routledge.
Smith, S. & Conti, G. (2016). The Language Teacher Toolkit.
Students will also become familiar with their curricular specifications in this module available at https://curriculumonline.ie/Home/

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

18
Autonomous Student Learning

20
Online Learning

4
Total

62
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will incorporate individual, peer and group work; structured reflection (e.g. critical incidents); and vignette and case study generated learning.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: An assignment brief will be provided by your module coordinator during the module. 20% of the assignment will be based on participation in the module as prescribed by the module coordinator. Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

100

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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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