Pedagogy of English and Swedish languages– project part (1cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Upon completion of this module the student should:
-- demonstrate understanding of a multidisciplinary approach to themes and phenomena studied in basic education and use that knowledge across the curriculum
-- be able to understand how language and language teaching and learning is linked to many components of phenomenon-based learning (PhBL)
-- be able to apply PhBL to topical and thematic learning of languages and other subjects
-- be able to integrate approaches and contents from other subjects to language learning (English and Swedish)
-- be able to apply teaching methods in different learning environments and contexts, taking into account the specific perspective of English and Swedish
-- be able to plan and implement learning activities where pupils can study phenomena from the perspective of language and other subjects, including technology (ICT)-based methods
-- be aware of possibilities of cooperation between school and home through PhBL
-- be able to reflect on the performance to improve own learning and teaching

Execution methods

10 h of contact teaching (teacher presentations, group work) and 17 h of independent work individually and in groups

Accomplishment methods

Active participation and successful completion of assignments

Content

-- basic principles of project work
-- characteristics of phenomenon-based learning (PhBL)
-- PhBL in language teaching combined with other subjects
-- PhBL within language teaching and learning (e.g. theme and task based learning, problem-based learning, portfolio-based learning, content -based instruction)

Materials

audio-visual and digital materials provided by the teacher, materials produced by students; articles, book chapters, digital resources about project work and PhBL

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

fail/hylätty
The performance is very incomplete, flawed, contains significant misunderstandings, or is poorly matched to the assignments. The assignments or project work are not completed / submitted

pass/approved/hyväksytty
The performance corresponds to the assignment, demonstrates at least solid knowledge and understanding of the basic nature of the languages English and Swedish in PhBL. Active participation in lectures and seminars, and group work. All course assignments have been completed and submitted. The implementation of the project corresponds to the assignment.