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UNIVERSIDAD TCNICA DE AMBATO

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA
EDUCACIN




CARRERA DE IDIOMAS
MODALIDAD PRESENCIAL


MDULO FORMATIVO:

LANGUAGE TEACHING STRATEGIES

Sexto Semestre nico




Lcda. Mg. Sonnia Paulina Altamirano Carvajal
Ambato-Ecuador



October 2014 - March 2015

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ABSTRACT



This module is intended to provide students with a range of teaching strategies to teach English
as a foreign language. It also aims to apply language teaching strategies for different types of
learners as well as for different learners ages.

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

1.- Identify main concepts for language teaching and learning.
2.- Compare and contrast strategies for teaching English to children.
3.- Analyze language teaching strategies for teenagers.
4.- Apply language teaching strategies for teaching English to adults.
5.-Propose ways to teach English by using teaching strategies in an eclectic way.

The methodology that will be applied in the development of the module is Kolbs strategies and
basically ABP, ABPro, and English methodology as cognitive and meta-cognitive strategies
which may help students develop an independent learning. Some of the evaluation instruments
such a mind maps, charts, oral presentations will be applied in order to get critical thinking and
students own conclusion according to each topic.

The development and achievement of the module will contribute with the basis of teaching itself
since methods and techniques are what teachers need to know in order to apply them in the class.
The use of these methods will give students input for teaching and reasons for teaching
depending on the level of students and the environment of the learning process.

At the end of the level, students will have developed the competencies corresponding to B2
Level, described in the Common European Framework of Reference.
















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INDEX

I. BASIC INFORMATION OF THE MODULE:4
II. FORMATIVE ROUT4
III. TRAINING METHODOLOGY..6
IV. EVALUATION PLAN10
V. INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDELINES15
VI. ANNEXES...16










































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I. BASIC INFORMATION OF THE MODULE:

Code: FCHEIP0605


Prerequisites:
EFLT Methods and Approaches
Lesson Planning and Observation

Competence Specific:
Competence in mastering methods to teach
the English language.

Credits:
4
Semester:
Sixth
Co-requisites
Advanced English II
Educational Psychology II
Teaching Children

Level:
Bachelor of Arts
(B.A)
Hours per week:
4 hours a week.
Total hours for the semester: 80 hours
Total hours for independent work: 80 hours




Professorsname : Lic. Mg. Sonnia Paulina Altamirano Carvajal
Title and Academic degree:
Lcda. En Ciencias de la Educacin, especialidad Ingles - Magister en Gestin Educativa y
Desarrollo Social
Academic area according to global competence: Communicative Competence.
Office hours: Monday 10:00- 11:00
Contact telephone number : 0987487641
E-mail address: zonniapau1@hotmail.es


II. FORMATIVE ROUTE

General Problem (node): Lack of knowledge of methods, approaches, techniques, strategies for
the English teaching and learning process according to todays situations



Global Competence:
To develop pedagogical competence in order to internalize the major and minor teaching methods
around the world for teaching English


Modules that are part of the global competence.

LANGUAGE TEACHING STRATEGIES


Modules that are part of the specific competence.

LANGUAGE TEACHING STRATEGIES
EFL Teaching Methods and Approaches
Lesson Planning and Observation
Internet and Multimedia
Teaching Children
Elaboration of Teaching Materials
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Language Assessment
TKT Preparation


Description of the specific competence.
Competence in mastering methods to teach the English language.


Elements of competence to be developed in the module:
1.- Identify main concepts for language teaching and learning.
2.- Compare and contrast strategies for teaching English to children.
3.- Analyze language teaching strategies for teenagers.
4.- Apply language teaching strategies for teaching English to adults.
5.-Propose ways to teach English by using teaching strategies in an eclectic way.

Module research area
Students will also work on the interdisciplinary Project for this level Webquests for the
development of a research project and for the enhancement of students' research skills
which help Ss working on ABPRO and giving solutions for the proposed problem in the
interdisciplinary project as well. Ss will select their project topics, research the literature about a
problem related to some special abilities they may find in Ss and propose possible solutions to help
these kinds of students in order to help them work better in class.

Community service related to the module
After completing this module, students will be linguistically and culturally competent teachers of
the English language. In addition, they will be prepared to communicate with native English
speakers in educational, tourist, and other Ecuadorian social sectors.
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III. TRAINING METHODOLOGY


General Didactic Approach: Problem Based Learning
Learning Environment:
Computer Labs, Library.
Competence
elements
Cognitive contents Procedural contents

Affective-motivational
contents
Didactic strategies Time
1.- Identify main
concepts for language
teaching and learning.

Definitions of
learning
Learning,
acquiring,
remembering, and
producing
language
Approaching
teaching practice
The role of styles
and strategies in
Second Language
teaching and
learning

To summarize the most
important events in
language teaching.
To underline, high-
light, circle, make
notes, or comment on a
topic.
Organize information
in a chronological
order
Post questions to solve
problems
Phase 1 of
interdisciplinary
project.
Demonstrate a genuine
interest towards scientific
readings.
Show respect to teachers
commands.
Discussion to draw conclusions
and summarize the information
Mind Maps: to use the most
important information.
Problem Based Learning
Project Based Learning

16 hours
RESULT: Define main concepts that contribute in language teaching strategies from different perspectives

2.- Compare and
contrast strategies for
teaching English to
children.

Approaches for
teaching to
children
Managing the
class
Categorize the factors
of classroom
management that have
appeared and
understand their
processes in
application.
Take part in giving critical
opinions
Graphic organizers
Pair work: Oral discussion
Group work: Forums
Individual Written work
Problem Based Learning
Project Based Learning
16 hours
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Teaching
strategies for
developing
listening and
reading
Teaching
strategies for
writing and
speaking
Analyze information
related to the
importance of the
classroom
management when
teaching children
Give opinions and
ideas for
implementing teaching
strategies when
teaching to children
Give examples of the
teaching strategies that
can be used with
children to develop the
four skills.

Phase 2 of
interdisciplinary
project.

RESULT: Use language teaching strategies for teaching to children in accordance with real contexts
3.- Analyze language
teaching strategies for
teenagers.

Approaches to
teaching
teenagers
Managing the
classroom
Teaching
strategies for
developing
listening and
reading
Teaching
strategies for
writing and
speaking
Categorize the factors
of classroom
management that have
appeared and
understand their
processes in
application.
Analyze information
related to the
importance of the
classroom
management when
teaching teenagers
Give opinions and
ideas for
implementing teaching
Respect the opinion of
students who disagree with
the usefulness of the
techniques
Appreciate the opinions
regarding to the
effectiveness of the current
techniques
Individual Work: Make
diagrams showing the structure
of each of the techniques
Problem Based Learning
Project Based Learning


16 hours
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strategies when
teaching to teenagers
Give examples of the
teaching strategies that
can be used with
teenagers to develop
the four skills
Phase 3 of
interdisciplinary project.
RESULT: Apply language teaching strategies for teaching teenagers taking into account classroom principles
4.- Apply language
teaching strategies for
teaching English to
adults.

Approaches to
teaching to
adults
Managing the
classroom
Teaching
strategies for
developing
listening and
reading
Teaching
strategies for
writing and
speaking
Categorize the factors
of classroom
management that have
appeared and
understand their
processes in
application.
Analyze information
related to the
importance of the
classroom
management when
teaching adults
Give opinions and
ideas for
implementing teaching
strategies when
teaching to adults
Give examples of the
teaching strategies that
can be used with
adults to develop the
four skills

Phase 4 of
interdisciplinary
project.
To show a creative attitude
towards their classmates
when making presentations
of demo classes.
Cooperate and take part in
making groups for
observing classes.
Group Work: Prepare a
lesson plan
Simulation: Teach the lesson
planned.
Note making: Suggestions.
Peer-evaluation
Problem Based Learning
Project Based Learning

16 hours
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RESULT: Relate language teaching strategies for teaching adults bearing in mind the classroom context
5.-Propose ways to
teach English by
using teaching
strategies in an
eclectic way.

Teaching
strategies for
integrating the
four skills with
different learners
ages and learning
styles
Read and analyze
previous strategies for
preparing a demo class
with all the elements
required.
Discuss about new ways
of teaching by using
new teaching strategies.
Give opinions about
different ways to
approach the learning
styles and ages.

Phase 5 of
interdisciplinary project.
To show a critical attitude
towards their classmates
presentations.
Share ideas on how to
improve their classmates
presentations
Presentations: of demo classes about
how to teach.
Group Work: to prepare demo classes.
Problem Based Learning
Project Based Learning
16 hours
FINAL RESULT: Evidence the application of language teaching strategies in accordance with the communicative competence.
Portfolio
Interdisciplinary Project
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IV. EVALUATION PLAN.



EVALUATION SCALE
(Expected achievement levels)
9.0 to 10.0 Theoretical practical innovative level -Score- ( Very satisfactory)
8.0 to 8.9 Theoretical practical expert level Score - ( Satisfactory)
7.0 to 7.9 Theoretical practical basic level Score - ( Acceptable)
4.0 to 6.9 Theoretical advanced level (Critical analysis) Fail
1.0 to 3.9 Theoretical basic level (Comprehension) - Fail

Competence of emphasis to be developed through the module: Language Teaching Strategies
Competence in mastering methods to teach the English language.


No.

ELEMENTS

Achievement indicators.
1 Identify main concepts for language
teaching and learning.
To summarize the most important events in language
teaching.
To underline, high-light, circle, make notes, or comment
on a topic.
Organize information in a chronological order
Post questions to solve problems
Phase 1 of interdisciplinary project.
2 Compare and contrast strategies for
teaching English to children.

Categorize the factors of classroom management that
have appeared and understand their processes in
application.
Analyze information related to the importance of the
classroom management when teaching children
Give opinions and ideas for implementing teaching
strategies when teaching to children
Give examples of the teaching strategies that can be
used with children to develop the four skills.
3 Analyze language teaching strategies
for teenagers.

Categorize the factors of classroom management that
have appeared and understand their processes in
application.
Analyze information related to the importance of the
classroom management when teaching teenagers
Give opinions and ideas for implementing teaching
strategies when teaching to teenagers
Give examples of the teaching strategies that can be
used with teenagers to develop the four skills
4 Apply language teaching strategies for
teaching English to adults..
Categorize the factors of classroom management that
have appeared and understand their processes in
application.
Analyze information related to the importance of the
classroom management when teaching adults
Give opinions and ideas for implementing teaching
strategies when teaching to adults
Give examples of the teaching strategies that can be
used with adults to develop the four skills.
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5 Propose ways to teach English by
using teaching strategies in an eclectic
way.

Read and analyze previous strategies for preparing a
demo class with all the elements required.
Discuss about new ways of teaching by using new
teaching strategies.
Give opinions about different ways to approach the
learning styles and ages.





















































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EVALUATION PROCESS
Competence of emphasis to be developed through this module: Language Teaching Strategies
Competence in mastering methods to teach the English language.
Elements of the
module
Diagnostic
Evaluation

Formative Evaluation Performance evaluation
Result Indicator
1. Identify main
concepts for
language
teaching and
learning.
Diagnostic test.


To summarize the most
important events in
language teaching.
To underline, high-light,
circle, make notes, or
comment on a topic.
Organize information in a
chronological order
Post questions to solve
problems
Define main
concepts that
contribute in
language
teaching
strategies
from different
perspectives

Quality of
example 50%
Organization and
presentation. 20%
Grammar,
punctuation,
capitalization,
spelling. 30%


Techniques and
instruments.
Quiz
Peer evaluation
Oral Presentations
Group work
Individual Work
Essay
Rubrics
Essay
2.- Compare and
contrast strategies
for teaching English
to children.
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To summarize
the most
important
events in
language
teaching.
To underline,
high-light,
circle, make
notes, or
comment on a
topic.
Organize
information in a
chronological
order
Post questions
to solve
problems

Categorize the factors of
classroom management
that have appeared and
understand their
processes in application.
Analyze information
related to the importance
of the classroom
management when
teaching children
Give opinions and ideas
for implementing
teaching strategies when
teaching to children
Give examples of the
teaching strategies that
can be used with
children to develop the
four skills.
Use language
teaching
strategies for
teaching to
children in
accordance
with real
contexts
Quality of
presentation 40%
Organization.
20%
Team work 20%
Non verbal skills:
Eye contact and
body language.
20%

Techniques and
instruments.
Charts
Oral Presentations
Graphic organizers
Research work
Action research
video
Portfolio
Rubric
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3.- Analyze language
teaching strategies
for teenagers.

Categorize the
factors of
classroom
management
that have
appeared and
understand
their processes
in application.
Analyze
information
related to the
importance of
the classroom
management
when teaching
children
Give opinions
and ideas for
implementing
teaching
strategies when
teaching to
children
Give examples
of the teaching
strategies that
can be used
with children to
develop the
four skills.
Categorize the factors of
classroom management
that have appeared and
understand their
processes in application.
Analyze information
related to the importance
of the classroom
management when
teaching teenagers
Give opinions and ideas
for implementing
teaching strategies when
teaching to teenagers
Give examples of the
teaching strategies that
can be used with
teenagers to develop the
four skills
Apply
language
teaching
strategies
for teaching
teenagers
taking into
account
classroom
principles
Pronunciation:
fluency, stress
and intonation.
30%
Use of techniques
40%
Correct use of
grammar and
vocabulary. 10%
Team work
participation in
preparation and
presentation. 10%
materials used for
presentation. 10%
Techniques and
instruments.
Interview
Collecting data

Questionnaires
Build-up information
Lesson plans
Demo class
Peer evaluation
Rubrics
Self evaluation

4.-Apply language
teaching strategies
for teaching English
to adults..
Categorize the
factors of
classroom
management
that have
appeared and
understand
their processes
in application.
Analyze
information
related to the
importance of
the classroom
management
when teaching
teenagers
Give opinions
and ideas for
implementing
Categorize the factors of
classroom management
that have appeared and
understand their
processes in application.
Analyze information
related to the importance
of the classroom
management when
teaching adults
Give opinions and ideas
for implementing
teaching strategies when
teaching to adults
Give examples of the
teaching strategies that
can be used with adults
to develop the four skills.
Relate
language
teaching
strategies
for teaching
adults
bearing in
mind the
classroom
context
Planning 20%
Use of strategies
50%
Team work
participation in
preparation and
presentation. 10%
Video quality
20%
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teaching
strategies when
teaching to
teenagers
Give examples
of the teaching
strategies that
can be used
with teenagers
to develop the
four skills
Techniques and
instruments.
Teaching
practicum
worksheet
Note taking

Checklist
Build-up information
Demo class Rubrics
Self evaluation

5.-Propose ways to
teach English by
using teaching
strategies in an
eclectic way.


Categorize the
factors of
classroom
management
that have
appeared and
understand
their processes
in application.
Analyze
information
related to the
importance of
the classroom
management
when teaching
adults
Give opinions
and ideas for
implementing
teaching
strategies when
teaching to
adults
Give examples
of the teaching
strategies that
can be used
with adults to
develop the
four skills.
Read and analyze previous
strategies for preparing a
demo class with all the
elements required.
Discuss about new ways
of teaching by using new
teaching strategies.
Give opinions about
different ways to approach
the learning styles and
ages.
Evidence the
application of
language
teaching
strategies in
accordance
with the
communicativ
e competence.
New way of using
strategies 50%
Use of materials
20%
Planning 20%
Video quality
20%

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V. INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDELINES

Specific Competence to be developed through this module: Competence in mastering methods to teach the
English language.

ELEMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

RESOURCES

RESULT

1.-Identify main concepts
for language teaching and
learning.


Find out about a more
detailed history of
language Teaching.
Read the text and use a
reading strategy to stand
out the most important
point (in your opinion) of
the basis for teaching a
language by taking into
account different
perspectives

Coursebooks.
Internet
Tech resources

Define main concepts
that contribute in
language teaching
strategies from
different perspectives
2.- Compare and contrast
strategies for teaching
English to children.
.
Read texts about
language teaching
strategies for teaching to
children
Organize the factors into
mind maps or graphic
organizers
Prepare a demo class
with all its elements
including learning
strategies
Coursebook
Extra readings
Internet
Tech resources

Use language
teaching strategies for
teaching to children
in accordance with
real contexts
3.- Analyze language
teaching strategies for
teenagers.


.
Collect all the
information and start
working with a lesson
plan to apply the
procedures, objectives
and activities
Prepare a demo class
based on observations
Internet
Tech resources
Coursebook
Extra readings
Apply language
teaching strategies for
teaching teenagers
taking into account
classroom principles
4.- Apply language teaching
strategies for teaching
English to adults.

Apply the observation
practicum sheet then
plan a class based on the
procedures, objectives
and activities according
to each method
Observation
practicum sheet
Coursebook
Extra readings.
Relate language
teaching strategies for
teaching adults
bearing in mind the
classroom context
5.-Propose ways to teach
English by using teaching
strategies in an eclectic way.


Recall information
through the semester
about each class
Choose your favourite
author and act him/her
out.
Teach a real class.
Videos
Recordings
Extensive reading

Evidence the
application of
language teaching
strategies in
accordance with the
communicative
competence.




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V. ANNEXES

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Teaching Practice, Gower Roger, Phillips Diane, Walters Steve No. Inventario 8845
This book presents a detailed organization of approaches and methods in language teaching. It could also be
used as a reference for English teachers to clarify their beliefs in language teaching
This will be the main source of information since it contains the most important facts of each method and
how to apply them

Teaching By Principles, DOUGLAS Brown- No. Inventario 10325
This book offers a survey of practical language teaching options as well as information about current
strategies, based instructions and much more.


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
VIRTUAL
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/uta/docDetail.action?docID=10744004&p00=teaching
Classroom Habitudes : Teaching Habits and Attitudes for 21st Century Learning
Maiers, Angela
Pages: 160
Publisher: Solution Tree Press
Location: Bloomington, IN, USA
Date Published: 06/2012

Reglamento del Sistema de Evaluacin acreditacin y calificacin y competencias para la promocin en Ciclos
Semestrales y Crditos de la Universidad Tcnica de Ambato.
Esquema para un Diseo de proyecto de Investigacin o Trabajo de Grado.
Reglamento de Graduacin para obtener el Ttulo Terminal de Tercer Nivel de la Universidad Tcnica de Ambato.
Reglamento de Rgimen Acadmico.
APPROVAL OF THE FORMATIVE MODULE
Date prepared: September 24th , 2014


Lcda. Mg. Sonnia Paulina Altamirano C.
UTA PROFESSOR.

Date of approval: September 30th, 2014




Liv. Ruth Infante Dra. Mg. Wilma Surez
Area Coordinator Program Coordinator
Module Evaluator Support for Module




Dr. Victor Hernandez
Faculty Sub-dean
Approval