82723 - English Language Workshop II - (G)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the students will be able to understand the main ideas of complex English texts, on both concrete and abstract topics, and to understand the general sense of technical discussions in the pedagogical field (at level B1 +); - will be able to interact in English with some fluency with native speakers albeit with occasional requests for explanation (at level B1 +); - can produce a clear text in English on topics related to their professional sphere, and will be able to explain a point of view on a previously in-depth topic providing the pros and cons of their opinions (at level B1 +) - moreover, from the didactic point of view, he demonstrates to be able to articulate the contents of the teaching of the English language according to the different school levels, age and interests of the children; - demonstrates knowing how to help pupils develop linguistic skills, basic lexical and grammatical knowledge, adopting playful approaches with a careful and varied choice of teaching activities; - also demonstrates that he has acquired pedagogical-didactic skills to manage the progression of learning by adapting the times and methods to the level of the different pupils.

Course contents

English language and culture. A brief review of English grammar from B1.1 to B2-. However, students will be divided into competence groups based on the results of the first year exam. The text used in class will depend on the level of each group. In general it is the same as the first year.

Readings/Bibliography

New English File published by Oxofrd University Press.

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For the BEG groups: English File DIGITAL GOLD B1-B1+ 4th Ed: SB&WB C/C + ECH + OLB eBK code + SRC A B C; ISBN: 9780194035606.

For the INT groups: English File Digital GOLD B1+/B2 3rd Ed: PREMIUM C/C (SB&WB + C/C + eBK + OOSP) D E; ISBN: 9780194524902.

For the ADV1 group: English File Digital GOLD B2 3rd Ed: PREMIUM C/C (SB&WB + C/C + eBK + OOSP); ISBN: 9780194524919.

For the ADV2 group: nessun testo è necessario.

Teaching methods

Methods and techniques used include: reading and comprehension exercises in small groups, grammar review focused on form individually and in small groups, listening practice with exercises in small groups, upside-down classroom presentations of lexical and grammar material, production of short texts, poems, scripts based on the language presented in the book, grammatical-dramatic activity (recitation of original scripts that exemplify grammar and pronunciation problems), songs, role-playing games, videos, collaborative and individual writing on paper and digital platforms like Moodle, Padlet, Edmodo, etc.

Assessment methods

The final exam will take place at the end of the workshop in written form: it will be a B2 grammar test based on the materials of the books used with a composition on everyday topics. Continuous assessment during the workshop can also be adopted by some teachers.

There are several sections: Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms, Reading Comprehension (with 10 True / False questions), Listening (with audio transcription and 10 spaces to fill in) and Writing (at least 150 words). During the lessons, ideas on possible writing topics will be proposed. The marking system assigns 1 point to each correct element and zero points for null or incorrect answers. The total score is 180 and the minimum required score is 108/180 (i.e. 18/30). The final result registered on AlmaEsami is not in marks but a simple PASS / FAIL.

Teaching tools

In addition to the book, students will work with presentations, audio clips, photos, videos from the CD and online book, Moodle, Padlet or similar, their own mobile phones to contribute materials on shared platforms or to ask questions online, OHP, in addition to the traditional paper- based tools.

Links to further information

https://www.gazzaro.it/b/ProgrAzzaroCurrent.html#lab_primaria_II_anno

Office hours

See the website of Michelle Louise Nicholls