Topic 1: Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching.

Content: a) Historical and current theories of first and second language acquisition.
b) How these theories influence teaching methodologies.

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Topic 2: Different teaching approaches and methodologies, including current developments.

Content: a) Teaching methodologies, both mainstream and experimental. b) The effectiveness of these methodologies in different learning environments.

 

Topic 3: Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems.

Content: a) Features of language systems (e.g. meaning, form, pronunciation and use). b) Teaching methodology choices in language systems.

 

Topic 4: Language skills and learners’ problems.

Content: a) Features of language skills (e.g. the subskills and strategies needed by learners) b) Teaching methodology choices in language skills.

 

Topic 5: Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning.

Content: The practical uses of a range of resources in a range of teaching contexts.

 

Topic 6: Key assessment concepts and terminology.

Content: How to apply key assessment principles, such as validity and reliability, to classroom-based assessment.