Course Pro Forma

Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

Course Title Course Code Credit Contact Hours Pre-requisite Year Semester Learning Outcomes

ELT Methodology
Metodologi Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris TSL3103 3(3 + 0) 45 hours Nil Two One/Two

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theories of language learning

and acquisition and the different approaches in language teaching. (1.2)

2. Evaluate the features of the different approaches in language

teaching. (6.1, 6.4)

3. Discuss issues and implications of second language learning in the

primary classroom. (6.3, 8.3)

4. Design activities based on the principles of different approaches in

the primary ELT classroom (6.1, 8.5) SYNOPSIS This course focuses on language learning and acquisition key concepts and issues, theories of language learning, second language learning theories, overview: approaches, methods and techniques,syllabus designMalaysian primary school English Language curriculum and second language learning in the classroom. Kursus ini memberi fokus kepada pembelajaran dan penguasaan bahasa konsep utama dan isu, teori pembelajaran bahasa, teori pembelajaran bahasa dan bahasa kedua, pendekatan, kaedah dan teknik, rekabentuk sukatan pelajaran-Kurikulum bahasa Inggeris sekolah rendah dan pembelajaran bahasa kedua.

Topic

Content Language acquisition and learning key concepts and issues Nature of language Language learning process Language learner Acquisition versus learning
Theories of Language Learning Behaviourism Cognitivism Social Constructivism Humanism Second Language Learning Theories (I) Krashens Monitor Model acquisition-learning hypothesis monitor hypothesis natural order hypothesis input hypothesis affective filter hypothesis Implications for teaching Second Language Learning Theories (II) Universal Grammar Why a Universal Grammar What does a Universal Grammar consist of Universal Grammar and first language acquisition Universal Grammar and second language acquisition Implications for teaching

Hours

4 Overview: Approaches, Methods and Techniques ELT Methods Grammar-Translation Method Direct Method Audio-Lingual Method Silent Way Suggestopedia Community Language Learning Total Physical Response Communicative Approach 1

2 3

Task-based Learning Lexical Approach Eclectic Approach

Principles Techniques Strengths /Limitations Role of teacher, learners and resources Implications for syllabus design Planning activities for each approach/method Syllabus Design - Malaysian Primary School English Language Curriculum Principles Techniques Strengths /Limitations Role of teacher, learners and resources Scheme of work weekly, semester Second Language Learning in the Classroom Issues Presentation, Practice and Production Alternatives to Presentation, Practice and Production Teaching implications in the primary ELT classroom TOTAL

45

Assessment Main References:

Assignment : 50% Examination : 50% Bowerman, C. (2000). Language Acquisition and Development. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Brown, H.D. (2007). Teaching by principles: An interactive approach to language pedagogy (3rd ed.). White Plains. NY: Pearson Education. Larsen-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching (2nd ed). Oxford Reading. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Lightbown, P. & Spada, N. (2006). How Languages are Learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Moon, J. (2000). Children Learning Languages. London: Macmillan Heinemann Richards. J.C. & Rodgers, T.S. (2001) Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (2nd. ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Additional References:

Biehler, R.F. & Snowman, J. (1990). Psychology Applied to Teaching. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company Brown, H.D. (2006). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed). White Plains. NY: Pearson Education. White Plains. NY: Pearson Education. Harmer, J. (2007) The Practice of English language Teaching. (4th ed). Hallow: Longman Lightbown, P. (2006) How Languages Are Learned. (3rd Edition). USA: Oxford University Press Mitchell, R. & Miles, F. (2004) Second Language Learning Theories. (2nd Edition). USA : Arnold Publication Piper, T. (2003). Language Learning: The Home and School Years. (3rd ed). New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.