EDUC43760 Modern Language Spanish Methodologies IB

Academic Year 2023/2024

The purpose of this module is to offer the second of three domain-specific modules to prepare and develop student teachers of MFL - Spanish 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 unit of learning
- Outline and critically consider the nature and role of grammar teaching and learning
- Explain the concept of language awareness and consider its implications for teaching and learning
- Outline, practice and examine a range of assessment strategies with a specific focus on literature pertaining to the language learning classroom
- Outline and critically consider the nature and role of feedback
- Outline and engage in materials analysis, adaption and development
- Review and demonstrate how literature plays a part in language teaching and learning, reflecting on contemporary curriculum policy about texts in the classroom
(including authentic resources)

Indicative Module Content:

Key texts whose content is selectively drawn on as a foundation in this module include those of the previous module in the series (1A) and:
Bloemert, J., Paran, A., Jansen, E., & Grift, W. van de. (2019). Students perspective on the benefits of EFL literature education. The Language Learning Journal,
47(3), 371 384.
Brown, D. (2016). The type and linguistic foci of oral corrective feedback in the L2 classroom: A meta-analysis. Language Teaching Research, 20(4), 436 458.
Diamantidaki, F. (Ed.). (2019). Teaching literature in modern foreign languages. Bloomsbury Academic.
Harris, J. & Ó Duibhir. (2011) Effective Language Teaching: A Synthesis of Research. NCCA.
Larsen-Freeman, D. (2015). Research into practice: Grammar learning and teaching. Language Teaching, 48(2), 263 280.
Liviero, S. (2017). Grammar teaching in secondary school foreign language learning in England: Teachers reported beliefs and observed practices. The Language
Learning Journal, 45(1), 26 50.
Lyster, R., Saito, K., & Sato, M. (2013). Oral corrective feedback in second language classrooms. Language Teaching, 46(1), 1 40.
Mart, C. T. (2013). Teaching grammar in context: Why and how? Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 3(1), 124-. Literature Resource Center.
Ní Dhiorbháin, A., & Ó Duibhir, P. (2017). An explicit-inductive approach to grammar in Irish-medium immersion schools. Language Awareness, 26(1), 3 24.
Raithby, K., & Taylor, A. (2019). Teaching Literature in the A Level Modern Languages Classroom: A Teacher s Guide to Success (1 edition). Routledge.
Tomlinson, B., & Masuhara, H. (2017). The complete guide to the theory and practice of materials development for language learning. Wiley-Blackwell.
Students will continue developing familiarity with their curricular specifications in this module, extending to senior cycle.

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

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Informal, formative feedback will be provided to the group/ class pre-submission of the final assignment. Feedback will also be provided orally based on presentations.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
     
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33 Mon 17:00 - 18:50