EN-158 English Language and Didactics 1

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Master's 5-Year Programme in Teacher Education, level 5-10

Teaching language

English

Course contents

Students will study different theories of language learning and the development of English as a school subject. Basic structures of the English language will be studied and compared with structures in the Norwegian language so that students can teach the subject. The course also comprises teaching and didactic issues. The purpose is to develop an understanding of the English language system and provide a practical foundation for the further development of the student’s own English language proficiency in order to be able to teach the subject in accordance with the national curriculum for primary and secondary schools.

The teaching emphasizes preparation for the practice period as well as making, implementing and assessing teaching plans.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: The student

• has knowledge about how children learn languages in general and specifically in grades 5-10

• has knowledge about multilingualism as a resource in the classroom

• has an understanding of the basic skills and their impact on learning and development as well as of processes promoting basic skills in English in grades 5-10

• has knowledge about the national curriculum, national tests, mapping tools and teaching material for English as a school subject

• has knowledge about vocabulary learning and structures in English from sound- to text level

• is familiar with research and development work relevant to English as a subject in grades 5-10

Skills: The student

• is able to use English independently and with confidence, both orally and in writing

• is able to plan and lead varied and differentiated learning activities, including digital tasks, that promote in-depth learning and the development of basic skills

• is able to use formative assessment as a means to supervise pupils who are learning English

• is able to use digital learning platforms to promote language learning and subject teaching in grades 5-10

General competence: The student

• is able to convey relevant subject material and communicate in English in a way that is adapted to grades 5-10

• is able to reflect on his/her own learning in the practice period, with regards to subject and didactics as well as in the light of basic ethical values and the school’s responsibility for the personal development of children and youth

• is able to work individually and in teams when planning for learning and development in grades 5-10

• is able to maintain and develop his/her own linguistic and didactic competence, including production of academic/didactic subject related texts

Examination requirements

There is a 70% attendance requirement (including attendance at the obligatory program meetings for GLU). The practice placement must be completed and passed to take the examination. For students taking this course as a free-standing module, didactic assignments replacing the practice placement, must be approved. All obligatory course requirements must be approved (the number and scope of these assignments will be specified at the beginning of the semester).

Teaching methods

The teaching is set up with a variety of teaching forms in larger and smaller groups of students. Emphasis is placed on student activities like groupwork, oral and written tasks, and digital work. There is a 70% mandatory attendance requirement. A practice period of 20 days is included for students in the teacher education aimed at primary school.

The workload is estimated to about 400 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability and capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

For students taking single standing modules: Completed teacher education aimed at primary or secondary school, and the prerequisites of the course, if there are any specified.

Assessment methods and criteria

6-hour written examination under supervision. Graded assessment.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
EN-138 – English Language and Didactics ( 5.-10. level )	15
EN-910 – English 2 B. Language and Didactics	15