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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2019-2020.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

ET5503 Language Teaching Methodology

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: tbc

This module will explore the theories that information teaching practice and will analyse the implications these have in terms of ways of learning, material used, the teacher role and the classroom. This is essential for all those seeking to understand their teaching environment more clearly and for those who have a chance to influence teaching environments. The module will allow students to consider the merits and drawbacks of a particular theory they are interested in against the backdrop of a chosen classroom environment. Students will have the opportunity to do so through an assessed written task.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 lectures (x5 weeks), 3 seminars (x5 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 60%, Written Examination = 40%

Re-assessment: Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Mrs K M George-Briant
Module teaching staff: Mrs Kerith George-Briant
Module coordinator email kerith.georgebriant@st-andrews.ac.uk