SML4003 : Advocating and Teaching Languages in Schools
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Miss Nathalie Paris
- Lecturer: Professor Rene Koglbauer, Ms Tatiana Gitman Ughetti
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
- Capacity limit: 15 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module has been calqued on the Career Development Module (NCL3007) developed by the Careers Service. In accordance with the Career Development Module, the overarching aim is “To develop students who can independently self-manage, proactively interact and ethically apply their knowledge and skills in a work-related context.” Specifically, this module gives students an opportunity to observe and gain experience of teaching languages in a school classroom environment, and to reflect on this experience. The partnership between SML and local schools fosters and stimulates the uptake of languages in local schools and the recruitment of students into the teaching profession.
Outline Of Syllabus
Lectures and lecture material include:
- Organising a placement with schools, including child protection, language learning & the role of
the SML4003 student
- National language learning policy
- Reflective practice and reflective writing
- Effective and inclusive presentations and practice
- Speaking and teaching vocabulary in the Modern Languages classroom
- Grammar in the languages classroom
Seminars include:
- Making the case for modern languages in a school context: presentations on the value of learning
Modern Languages
- Micro-teaching sessions
- Feedback from Semester 1 and semester 2 assessment
- Conducting an interview with the Head Teacher or their deputy on the position of modern languages
in their school
Drop-ins:
- assessment support / guidance
- individual feedback
School visits:
- Observing, supporting and practising teaching in the classroom
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 45 | 1:00 | 45:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 124 | 1:00 | 124:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This is a highly selective and demanding careers-focused module which prepares the student for the professional world of education. It combines academic teaching with applied experience in the classroom. The module is of particular interest to students who may consider a career in education.
Students acquire a knowledge of Modern Language education policy and have an important role to play in inspiring future linguists while also generally raising aspiration to further study.
The module draws on appropriate expertise from within the School of Modern Languages, the School of Education Communication and Language Sciences, the University Careers service and local primary, middle and secondary schools.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 10 | Written Portfolio Task 1 - reflective task in the target language |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 30 | Portfolio Task 2 - reflective task in English |
| Report | 2 | M | 60 | 2200-word reflective report in the target language |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment methods reflect the main emphases of the module. The academic aspect of the module is reflected in the report in the Target Language assignment, whereas the portfolio of tasks is designed to capture the student’s experiential journey, to develop their reflective writing skills, and to provide them with feedback before completing the final reflective report.
Portfolio Task 1: Students reflect on their group micro teaching session using a set of questions. Should not exceed 5 A4 pages, font size Calibri 11.
Task 2: Students reflect on their Teaching Sequence using a set of questions. Should not exceed 2 A4 pages, font size Calibri 11.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SML4003's Timetable