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EDU720Education2 Unitsintermediate

English Language Mthods

This course provides an overview of theories, approaches, and methods in teaching English as a second language. It covers techniques for teaching language skills and sub-skills, including vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and summary writing. Students will learn to construct language test items, prepare schemes of work, and develop lesson plans. The course also explores methods for teaching literature, including prose, drama, and poetry, and emphasizes the interrelatedness of language skills.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
English MethodsLanguage TeachingSecond LanguageTest ConstructionLesson Planning

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Approaches to teaching English

2

Teaching language skills

3

Teaching language sub-skills

4

Language testing

5

Lesson planning

6

Teaching prose

7

Teaching drama

8

Teaching poetry

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Self-Assessment Exercises

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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English Teacher

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Curriculum Developer

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ESL Instructor

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Language Assessment Specialist

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Instructional Designer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationPublishingLanguage TrainingCurriculum Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Course Guide

3h

Course Guide

3 study hours
  • •Read the course guide to understand the course objectives, structure, and assessment methods.
  • •Complete the course guide feedback form and submit it to your tutorial facilitator.
  • •Familiarize yourself with the course materials and available support services.
Week
2

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 1: The Grammar-Translation Method and the Direct Method

3 study hours
  • •Read about the status of English in Nigeria and its various purposes.
  • •Differentiate between first language acquisition and second language learning.
  • •Understand the Grammar-Translation Method and its features.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the Grammar-Translation Method.
Week
3

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 1: The Grammar-Translation Method and the Direct Method

3 study hours
  • •Study the Direct Method and its main features.
  • •Compare and contrast the Grammar-Translation Method and the Direct Method.
  • •Discuss the Cognitive Theory of Language Learning.
  • •Define key terms: theory, approach, method, strategy, and technique.
Week
4

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 2: The Audio-lingual Method, the Situational Method and the Communicative Method

3 study hours
  • •Examine the theoretical basis of the Audio-Lingual Method.
  • •Understand the Audio-Lingual approach to language teaching.
  • •Discuss the Situational Method and its key features.
  • •Compare the Situational Method with the Audio-Lingual Method.
Week
5

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 2: The Audio-lingual Method, the Situational Method and the Communicative Method

3 study hours
  • •Study the theoretical basis of the Communicative Method.
  • •Understand the Communicative approach to language teaching.
  • •Discuss the Community Language Teaching Method and its features.
  • •Identify the differences among Audio-Lingual, Situational, and Communicative teaching approaches.
Week
6

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 3: Teaching English Sounds

3 study hours
  • •Learn how English vowel and consonant sounds are produced.
  • •Identify English vowel and consonant sounds in words.
  • •Practice producing English vowel and consonant sounds.
  • •Recognize the differences between pairs of vowel and consonant sounds in words.
Week
7

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 3: Teaching English Sounds

3 study hours
  • •Pronounce English words and phrases/sentences with correct stress and intonation.
  • •Recognize the function of stress and intonation in determining sentence types.
  • •Recognize pronunciation changes brought about by changes in vowel or consonant positions.
  • •Produce natural English stress patterns and rhythmic structures.
Week
8

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 4: Teaching Listening Skills

3 study hours
  • •Define the term 'listening' and differentiate between 'listening' and 'hearing'.
  • •Describe factors that determine a listener's comprehension of utterances.
  • •List and describe purposes for listening.
  • •Mention and explain types of listening skills.
Week
9

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 4: Teaching Listening Skills

3 study hours
  • •Describe phases or steps in the listening process.
  • •Describe strategies/activities for developing students' listening skills.
  • •Assess listening abilities/skills of your students.
  • •Conduct a listening comprehension lesson for a given JSS or SSS class.
Week
10

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 5: Teaching Speaking Skills

3 study hours
  • •Define the term 'speaking'.
  • •State the objectives of teaching speaking.
  • •Name the language features involved in speaking.
  • •Mention and explain micro-skills and strategies involved in speaking.
Week
11

Module 1: Major Approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language: Teaching the Four Language Skills

3h

Unit 5: Teaching Speaking Skills

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the functions of speaking.
  • •Engage in speech delivery and public talk.
  • •Outline the lesson procedures and activities for teaching speaking.
  • •Teach 'speaking' to English language learners.
Week
12

Module 2: Teaching Language Sub-Skills and Strategies

6h

Unit 6: Teaching Reading Skills

3 study hours
  • •Define the term 'reading'.
  • •Enumerate purposes of reading.
  • •Explain various types of reading speeds and rates.
  • •Discuss strategies involved in reading.

Unit 7: Teaching Writing Skills

3 study hours
  • •List and explain various terms of reading.
  • •State the importance of teaching reading.
  • •List and describe different reading approaches/methods.
  • •Identify barriers to reading.
  • •Explain how reading could be improved.
Week
13

Module 2: Teaching Language Sub-Skills and Strategies

3h

Unit 7: Teaching Writing Skills

3 study hours
  • •Define the term 'writing'.
  • •Describe the nature of writing.
  • •Discuss exhaustively micro-skills involved in writing.
  • •Write different types of writing.
  • •Discuss the features of various forms of writing.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule that allocates specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Focus on understanding the key differences between the various language teaching methods (Grammar-Translation, Direct, Audio-Lingual, Situational, Communicative).

3

Practice constructing different types of language test items (multiple-choice, essay) based on the guidelines provided in Unit 2 of Module 3.

4

Review the characteristics of a good lesson plan and practice creating lesson plans for different language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).

5

Pay close attention to the examples and illustrations provided in the course material to reinforce your understanding of the concepts.

6

Form study groups with fellow students to discuss challenging concepts and share exam preparation strategies.

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