Pedagogy of English
Pedagogy of English
Pedagogy of English
Course Code:
P/S
SW/F
W
TOTAL
CREDIT
UNITS
4
Pre-requisites: The student must have the XII standard knowledge of English.
Student Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course the student teacher will be able to:
Gain insight into the nature of language competence and language proficiency
Formulate objectives of teaching English in behavioral terms
Adapt various alternative approaches to teach English appropriately to meet learners needs
Make judicious use of instructional materials and media
Use testing in language appropriately
Develop all the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing) and the ability to teach these linguistic skills to their pupils.
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I
Descriptors/Topics
Basics of ELT
Concept of language
Functions of Language
Stages of Language Development
Distinctive features of Human language
Objectives of teaching English Language at elementary level (with special reference to MLLs)
Stating objectives in behavioral terms
Module II
Descriptors/Topics
Developing Language Skills
Listening Skill: recognizing sounds, for specific information, drawing inferences, following directions, to
appreciate and enjoy different texts,
Speaking Skill: Organs of Speech, English vowels, Consonants and Diphthong sounds (IPA alphabets) Word
Stress: Primary and Secondary Stress, Rhythm: Stress timed and syllable timed rhythm
Intonation: Rising, Falling (Phonetic transcription)
Reading Skill: Skimming, Scanning, Silent reading, loud reading, intensive reading, extensive reading, local
and Global comprehension
Writing Skill: controlled, guided and free, Paragraph writing, Picture Composition, Story mapping and
composition, Diary writing, Poetry Composition, Dialogue Writing
Module III
Descriptors/Topics
Approaches and Methods in ELT
Methods: Direct, Communicative language teaching, Task based
Approaches: Structural, Communicative
Module IV
Descriptors/Topics
Planning for ELT
Planning: Concept mapping, Unit Plan, Lesson Plan
Techniques: Teaching of Prose, Poetry, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spellings Teaching Language Skills (with
special reference to Montessori Approach) Language Games, Language Lab
Teaching Aids: Chalk Board, Flash cards, charts, tape recorder, Worksheets, Handouts
Module V
Descriptors/Topics
Evaluation in ELT
Concept of Evaluation
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation in ELT
Techniques for Evaluation: Oral, Written, Objective (MCQ) and Subjective type tests, Experience Summaries,
Portfolio, Work Sample
Lab/Practical/Studio (%)
100
70
CT
Project
Attendance
EE
Weightage (%)
10
10
70