Course presentation-feb 4
- 1. Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages First Experience in Practicum: Foreign Languages Didactics II Professor Alexander Benito 2021-10
- 2. Class agenda February 4, 2021 1. The course on Moodle 2. The platform Teams 3. The teacher and classmates 4. The course and expectations 5. Questions 6. First assignment
- 3. Facts about the teacher 1. I was a primary and secondary education teacher. 2. I have been working for UNIMINUTO for five years. 3. Currently I am the head teacher of a students’ research group called ‘RELATE’ at UNIMINUTO. 4. Becoming a teacher was something I saw in a dream when I was 11. 5. I am going to publish a book this year. Now, let’s share something about you. i.e. work, family, interests, dreams, etc.
- 4. The general picture III IV V VI
- 5. The general picture VII VIII IX X
- 6. General information ▶ Area: Didactics, Practice and Research ▶ Academic credits: 2 ▶ Numbers of class sessions per week: 2 ▶ Autonomous work: 2 hours per week
- 7. Competencias 1. Diseña e implementa planeaciones de clase, integrando los componentes y las habilidades de la lengua de manera efectiva con el fin de promover el aprendizaje de la lengua extranjera teniendo en cuenta las etapas de desarrollo y las distintas técnicas, metodologías y estrategias didácticas apropiadas, novedosas y centradas en el estudiante. 2. Identifica fácilmente aspectos sobresalientes y por mejorar en factores metodológicos y procedimentales de la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras de docentes experimentados a través de observaciones de clase, narraciones reflexivas y actividades de micro-enseñanza con el fin de mejorar sus prácticas en el aula.
- 8. Methodology
- 9. The contents First Term Second Term . Classroom observation . Teaching the language system . Lesson planning . Classroom Management . Teaching vocabulary . Exam 1 • Teaching Pronunciation • Teaching Grammar • Teaching Reading • Exam 2 Third Term . Teaching Listening . Project presentation
- 10. Assessment tools
- 11. First term: 35% Progress learning 15% Saber ser 5% Exam 1 15% Second term: 35% Progress learning 15% Saber ser 5% Exam 2 15% Third term: 30% Progress learning 13% Saber ser 2% Exam 1 15% Assessment and terms
- 14. Before class a. Prepare materials beforehand e.g. readings, microteachings, discussions, others. b. Check teacher’s announcements on Moodle. c. Find a place where you can keep interruptions and noise at the very least when connecting to class. d. Make sure there is internet connection on your device. You are provided with microphone. There will be lots of interactive activities. e. Plan your agenda. When connecting to class, stay focus to class.
- 15. During class a. Get connected to class and leave on time. b. Work cooperatively in breakout rooms. c. Being connected is not evidence of being in class. Participate. d. Respect your classmates’ time and interventions. e. Support your classmates when necessary. f. Turn off your microphone when not participating. g. Sometimes you will be asked to turn on cameras.
- 16. After class a. Reflect on microteachings you teach. Use the forums provided on Moodle. b. Ask your teacher for tutoring in case it is necessary. Do it a week before not a day before the class. c. Check assignments and teacher’s messages on a daily basis on Moodle. d. Report any situation on time, not at the end of the semester.
- 17. Medical issues and absence a. Report your absence as soos as possible. When it happens send justification and attach supports to jbenitodura@uniminuto.edu.co a. If absence is for medical issues, send your medical support to Carolina Parra. caparra@uniminuto.edu and also report the teacher the same day of class. b. Sometimes absences are authorized and sometimes they aren’t. Anyhow, all absences are considered absences.
- 18. Final guidelines a. Written assignments should be sent with effective writing process. b. Hand in assignments on time. c. Prepare and rehearse microteachings in advance. c. Moodle (virtual classroom) is updated on a daily basis. d. Class recordings are available on Moodle, as well as, resources, assignments and extra materials. e. Use your academic email account to get connected or communicate with the teacher. f. Be always kind and respectful. g. Quick unhealthy habits.
- 19. The assignment for next class Read the chapter: Richards, J. & Farrell, T. Practice Teaching a Reflective Approach. Chapter 7. Classroom observation in teaching practicum. Cambridge. The material can be downloaded from week 1 on Moodle. Activity: Create a questionnaire on Google forms based on this chapter. Formalate six reading comprehension questions. Avoid yes/no questions. Check your grammar and spelling. Bring the link of your questionnaire next class.
- 20. Thanks!