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Module 1

Module Description

Language and background to language learning and teaching

This module tests candidates’ knowledge of terms and concepts common in English language teaching. It also focuses on the factors underpinning the learning of English and knowledge of the range and functions of the pedagogic choices the teacher has at his/her disposal to cater for these learning factors.

Part

Title

Areas of teaching knowledge

Task types and format

1

Describing language and language skills

 

Concepts and terminology for describing language: grammar, lexis, phonology and functions

Concepts and terminology for describing language skills and subskills, e.g. reading for gist, scanning

7-8 tasks consisting of approximately 40 questions

Tasks include one-to-one matching; 3/4/5-option matching; 3-option multiple choice and odd one out.

2

Background to language learning


Factors in the language learning process, e.g.

  • motivation
  • exposure to and focus on form
  • the role of error
  • differences between L1 and L2 language learning
  • learner characteristics, e.g.
    • learning styles
    • learning strategies
    • maturity
    • past language learning experience
  • learner needs

2-3 tasks consisting of approximately 15 questions

Tasks include one-to-one matching; 3/4/5-option matching; 3-option multiple choice and odd one out.

3

Background to language teaching

The range of methods, tasks and activities available to the language teacher, e.g.

  • presentation techniques and introductory activities
  • practice activities and tasks for language and skills development
  • assessment types and tasks

Appropriate terminology to describe the above

4-5 tasks consisting of approximately 25 questions

Tasks include one-to-one matching; 3/4/5-option matching; 3-option multiple choice and odd one out.

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