Teaching Professional Communication (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

After this course students will
• have an overall understanding of vocational language teaching and learning
• be able to identify field specific communication needs
• have skills in designing collaborative online learning
• have experience of using a variety of digital tools to support learning
• be able to apply contemporary learning theories into teaching professional communication
• know how to plan student-centered language learning activities
• be able to empower students to develop agency and autonomy in using a foreign language
• be able to apply authentic assessment into language learning

Sisältö

• Contemporary research on learning professional communication in a foreign language
• Student-centered methods
• Authentic, Competence-based language learning
• Autonomous and empowering language learning
• Authentic assessment
Learning activities/Methods
• Collaboration for knowledge creation in small groups
• Individual study and reflection
• Peer feedback
• Interviews and observations
• Small group facilitation by designated experts for each group
Time and place
• 15.9. – 30.11.2020
• Enrollment 15.5. – 30.9.2020
• Online course
Materials
• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Online resources given and searched by students
TAMk e-book database
• Proflang: CEF Professional Handbook
• CEF professional profiles
• Materials available in Moodle and searched by students themselves

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Pass:
The student
can relate theory into practice in their oral performance
apply activating student-centred methods in online teaching
has compiled a portfolio showing evidence of learning
Fail:
The student
cannot discuss their practical experience in theoretical terms
does not apply student-centered methods in online teaching
is not able to show evidence of learning in their portfolio or has not compiled a portfolio

Lisätiedot

This course is for future teachers of different foreign languages and Swedish.

Assessment methods
- self- and peer assessment of assignments
- teacher assessment of assignments and portfolio

Grading scale
- pass/fail