Evaluation

There are three different types of activities for this term:
 * Evaluation **


 * Class preparations 30 pts **
 * Reflective essays 15 points each 45 pts **
 * Project + class presentation 25 points 25 pts **

Each student will be in charge of preparing a presentation for each topic. In each case, the presentation will be made up of two subjects, as seen below:
 * Class presentation with handouts: **

Topic 1: The Designer Methods - Two of the six methods mentioned. Topic 2: The Informed Approach - Two of the six approaches mentioned Topic 3: Teaching the language skills - Two of the six skills mentioned.

In this way, we will be able to cover all of the methods, approaches and skills mentioned in the texts. Make sure that your presentation is as clear and precise as possible and that it includes the following information:


 * Theoretical background on which the method and/or approach is based.
 * theory of language and the theory of language learning
 * practical applications
 * pros and cons (advantages to students, problems that may arise in the classroom)
 * your opinion
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">bibliography

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Include a handout as the information from these presentations could be used for your Reflective essays later on in the course.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">There will be three reflective essays written during the term covering the following points:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Reflective essays: **

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Reflection 1: To be handed in on Week 6 <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">What are the major theories of language and learning on which language teaching methods are based? How are reflected in the language learning methods and approaches put forward in the last two centuries? How are these in turn, reflected in the Foreign Language classroom and how effective are they in the learning process? Give specific examples.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Reflection 2: To be handed in any time before week 10 <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Walk in a foreign student's shoes: Speak to a colleague who teaches a language you are unfamiliar with. Ask permission to sit in on his/her class. Observe the way in which the class is taught. Interview the colleague about his/her language teaching methodology.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Reflection 3: To be handed in any time before week 11 <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Brown states that "...As teachers and teacher trainees develop and carry out classroom techniques, they can benefit by grounding everything they do in well-established principles of language learning and teaching.." (1) Reflect on your own personal style of teaching. What theories of language learning and teaching have influenced you as a teacher and how are they reflected in your style of teaching? What new insights have you gained through your readings and in what way do you think they will influence your language teaching practice in the future?

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">In your project, you will be asked to prepare and teach a 60 minute class: Completed project to be handed in on week 11. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Your work must include the following:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Project: 25 points **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Describe the student profile.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Describe the main objectives of the course
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Main methods or approaches used
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Write the class objectives
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Design the class plan with activities
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Justify the design of the plan and activities based on the readings and discussions (theoretical basis)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Think of any problems that might occur and have alternatives ready
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Film the class (if possible)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Look at the class, reflect on your performance and think of any steps that could be taken to improve it.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">In class presentation of the project: Week 12


 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Oral presentation of the project (course, student profile, methodology used, class plan)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">Reflection on your performance

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 10.6667px;">This project will be done in stages with the draft of the class plan being handed in on the day in which this topic is discussed.