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Home Postgraduate Programmes Course Units MD355

• review and augment the knowledge and skills of the module participants in the area of educational technology for language learning
• to develop the participants awareness of the applications of computers and video in the language classroom
• to explore the use of computers within different classroom modalities: single machine, self-access and computer lab
• to explore the background literature to and current practice in this field.

Learning outcomes

An ability to:

• effectively evaluate computer and video software and their application in specific language learning contexts
• use computers and video to support the learning and teaching of the four skills
• determine effective use of technology in relation to classroom modality
• apply newly learned knowledge and skills in a range of teaching contexts

Key transferable skills:

• Critical evaluation of existing contexts and identification of areas for development
• Team-working (unassessed)
• Persuasion through rational argument (oral (unassessed)and written)
• Appropriate academic presentation (oral (unassessed) and written)
• Appropriate language use
• Application of new or enhanced skills in the use of ICT for the presentation of information

Curriculum Content

This course unit comprises the presentation of a wide range of computer and video software used in language teaching and learning with reference to both classroom practice and self-access application. Some experience of the technology is assumed, although it is not expected that participants will have extensive experience of computer use in the classroom. Topics covered in the video component include:

• ELT and off-air materials
• classroom techniques with video
• skills work using video.

• authoring
• word processing as an aid to writing
• games and simulations
• CD ROMs
• software evaluation
• computer mediated communication
• the internet.

Teaching and learning methods

Class-contact sessions will consist of a mixture of teaching and learning modes principally hands-on workshops and seminars. Course unit participants will also be invited to consult the tutor on a one-to-one or small group basis. Distance input will be provided by a combination of print, online and CD ROM materials. A course unit discussion list will provide opportunities for peer exchange and support.

Core texts

Allan M (1985/1991) Teaching English with Video London; Longman (out of print but often available in local libraries or from JRULM)Baddock M (1996)

Baddock M (1996) Using Films in ELT MEP

Brett P & Motteram G (2000) A Special Interest in Computers: Learning and Teaching with Information and Communications Technologies Kent: IATEFL

Levy M (1997) CALL: Context and Conceptualization Oxford: Clarendon Press

Lonergan J (1984) Video in Language Teaching Cambridge; CUP

Pennington M (1996) The Power of CALL Houston: Athelstan

Scrimshaw P (ed 1993) Language, Classrooms and Computers London; RKP

Somekh B & Davis N (1997) Using Information technology Effectively in Teaching and Learning: Studies in Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education London: Routledge

Stempleski S & P Arcario (undated) Video in Second Language Teaching New York; TESOL Inc

Warschauer M & Kern R(2000) Network-based Language Teaching: Concepts and Practice Cambridge: CUP

Assessment

An assignment on an assigned or approved subject to be submitted on or before the approved date. For distance assignments the final submission date is 5 months (fast track) or 11 months after the start date. Distance assignments may be chunked. Permission must be sought in advance from the Faculty Office for an extension on these deadlines.

Learning hours

Availability

On-site Programme: Semester 1 (September-January)

Distance: 30 September only