Learning Through an Additional Language (EAL/CLIL) (D)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4085 | Education | 4 | 30 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- EDUC4085
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module considers the theories underpinning effective practice in teaching content subjects and themes through an additional language (English or another language) and how these impact on practice. This covers English as an Additional Language (EAL), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and English Medium Instruction (EMI). Different teaching practices and instructional materials are considered, from early years, primary, secondary and tertiary, with a focus on language, content and culture. Case studies of different teaching contexts are examined. Research fields which feature in the module include input/output theories from second language acquisition, theories of scaffolding, cognitive learning theory and communicative theory. The intention throughout is to identify effective practice and rationalise it from these theories.
Target Students
Available to MA students in the School of Education. This module is aimed at students working in a bilingual teaching context.
Classes
This module is delivered digitally, with tutorial supervision included.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: 6,000 words or equivalent.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to equip professionals working in a bilingual teaching context (EAL.CLIL) to enhance their practice using a theoretically underpinned rationale.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module candidates will be able to:
critically understand what is meant by effective practice in EAL/CLIL contexts
identify relevant rationales from learning theories.
Intellectual Skills
On successful completion of the module candidates will be able to:
synthesise material from a number of types of sources and apply this to their own practice context using evaluation and reflection
draw from their own practice, and that of others, elements which illuminate theory.
Professional Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module candidates will be able to:
communicate accurately, clearly, concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences in written and visual forms
continue to improve the effectiveness of their area of responsibility within their place of work.
Transferable Skills
On successful completion of the module candidates will be able to:
take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
gather, process and critically evaluate materials from a variety of sources, written, oral or audio-visual.
Conveners
- Ms Renata Seredynska-abou eid