University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Only available to PGT TESOL and International Education students.

Planned timetable: Lectures: 9-11am, Mondays and Tuesdays, Weeks 7-11. Practical: to be confirmed, Weeks 7-11

The Technology for Teaching module introduces students to the principle theories, concepts and practices of technology in language education. The key focus is on the application of technology and students will examine various classroom and online uses. This module will allow participants to critically consider the role and purpose of various modes of technology in education in a wide range of settings. Students will be encouraged to identify and conceptualise problems within their own professional contexts, and develop creative and informed responses which utilise technology. Students will also develop project management and communication skills.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 hours lectures (x 5 weeks), 1 hour seminar (x 5 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr P Villegas Verdu
Module teaching staff: Blair Matthews, Kirsty Duff
Module coordinator email pvv1@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• critically consider the role and purpose of various modes of technology in language education
• identify and conceptualise problems within their own professional contexts
• develop creative and informed responses which utilise technology
• develop communication skills