Reflective

Course Pro Forma
Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

Course Title ELT Methodology
Metodologi Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris
Course Code TSL3103
Credit 3(3 + 0)
Contact Hours 45 hours
Pre-requisite Nil
Year Two
Semester One/Two
Learning Outcomes 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 design-Malaysian 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 Hours
1
Language acquisition and learning – key concepts and issues
• Nature of language
• Language learning process
• Language learner
• Acquisition versus learning 6
2

Theories of Language Learning
• Behaviourism
• Cognitivism
• Social Constructivism
• Humanism

6
3

Second Language Learning Theories (I)
• Krashen’s 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

6

6
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

• 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 1

2

2

3

2

3
5
Syllabus Design - Malaysian Primary School English Language Curriculum Principles
Techniques
Strengths /Limitations
Role of teacher, learners and resources
Scheme of work – weekly, semester

3
6

Second Language Learning in the Classroom
• Issues
• Presentation, Practice and Production
• Alternatives to Presentation, Practice and Production
• Teaching implications in the primary ELT classroom 5 TOTAL 45

Assessment Assignment : 50%
Examination : 50%

Main References: 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.

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.