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SoSe 17: Entwicklung, Forschung und Evaluation. Variante 1: ohne Vorbereitung MA-Arbeit: Learner variables and factors in successful foreign language learning

Anna Bitmann

Kommentar

The focus of this seminar is the professional activity of teaching English as a foreign language (EFL), considered both theoretically (as an object of investigation) and practically (as it is realized in the classroom). The course covers selected issues in teaching English as a foreign language, including Diversity and Heterogeneity, Inclusion, Differentiation in the EFL-classroom, etc. and gives insight into relevant studies and other scholarly publications. These will be critically discussed by the participants together with the lecturer, and linked to theoretical foundations, to the current body of knowledge, and to practical considerations. Drawing on this broad base of knowledge, students will be encouraged to reflect on their own conceptions and beliefs about the EFL-classroom, and on choices and actions as decisive factors of their professional expertise. Concurrently, students will widen and employ their knowledge of research methods. Students are expected to attend class regularly and to participate actively, which includes a presentation ("Referat (ca. 10 Minuten) mit Ausarbeitung (ca. 5 Seiten)"). Focus areas: This course will take a detailed look at various learner variables and factors (e.g. learning pace, cognition, motivation) and their impact on successful foreign language learning. We will critically investigate theoretical knowledge and empirical findings from foreign language research, psycholinguistics, and physiological disciplines. We will take a closer look at cognitive dimensions of foreign language learning such as working memory, concept mapping, and processing of language and information. The goal is to discuss and deduce implications for the EFL classroom from empirical findings on factors that influence language learning as well as acquire an understanding of evidence based teaching. The course requires regular attendance, active participation, extensive reading, and an in-class presentation, including a handout on the day of the presentation, as well as a “schriftliche Ausarbeitung” of five pages to be handed in two weeks after the presentation. Course structure: Lectures, seminars, group work, presentations plus feedback, and discussions. Schließen

13 Termine

Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung

Do, 16:00 - 18:00 13 Termine

Do, 20.04.2017 16:00 - 18:00

Dozenten:
Anna Bitmann