Teaching Professional Communication (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

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 (Opintojakso)

• 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

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty (Opintojakso)

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

Aika ja paikka

• 15.9. – 30.11.2020
• Enrollment 15.5. – 30.9.2020
• Online course
Kick-off webinar at 10-11:30 on 15 Sept via Zoom:
https://tuni.zoom.us/j/4643674554

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

no tests

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

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

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/hylätty

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

• 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

Oppimateriaalit

• 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

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 133 hours of student work

Sisällön jaksotus

• 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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

possible to combine with teacher practice

Kansainvälisyys

possibly exchange students participating

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

This course is suitable for all language teachers and future language teachers teaching different languages. The language of tuition is English but also Swedish, French, German etc. language teachers can participate.

Arviointikriteerit - hyväksytty/hylätty (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

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