The content of this module explores ESOL theories and frameworks. This module has been developed for an international cohort. It will provide the theoretical...

Teaching English: Theories and Approaches (EDPS0162)

The content of this module explores ESOL theories and frameworks. This module has been developed for an international cohort. It will provide the theoretical foundations to enable further study in the field for students with little or no experience of classroom teaching.

In this module you will be:

Exploring and critically evaluating theoretical and research literature related to adult language and literacy acquisition and development
	Examining critically the methodologies, approaches and techniques derived from these theories
	Examining the impact of new technologies on the nature of language processes and pedagogies
	Analysing the processes involved in reading writing, speaking and listening and how this impacts on teaching
	Applying linguistic knowledge to developing reading and writing, speaking and listening skills at text, sentence and word level
	Applying accepted educational research methods to evaluate a theory of language or literacy acquisition
This is one of the core modules for the TESOL Pre Service MA programme.

Aim:

You will broaden your understanding of social science teaching in the wider context, especially related to Assessment for Learning (AfL).

Outcomes:

You...

Wider Educational Studies - Social Science (CPAS0042)

Aim:

You will broaden your understanding of social science teaching in the wider context, especially related to Assessment for Learning (AfL).

Outcomes:

You will:

- learn how to assess social sciences in creative and innovative ways and support preparation for examinations;

- critically evaluate issues of formative assessment in social science and how schools use formative assessment to support learning;

- track students over time to understand more about their progress attainment.

Aims:

To introduce students to cutting-edge research methods in software engineering emphasising the close reading of research papers and the critical, yet...