דר' אבן-ריפינסקי חגית 79-426-01 מתודיקה להוראת הלשון האנגלית
שם ומספר הקורס: מתודיקה להוראת הלשון האנגלית 7942601 - תרגיל
English Language Teaching Methodology
שם המרצה: דר' חגית אבן-ריפינסקי
Dr. Hagit Evan-Rifinski
סוג הקורס: סדנה
שנת לימודים: תשפ"ב היקף שעות: 1
אתר הקורס: באתר מודל
rifinski@gmail.comכתובת מייל:
שעת קבלה: ימי א' או ד'
בתיאום מראש
משרד: 905 חדר: 109
טל: 03-5317710
א. מטרות הקורס (מטרות על / מטרות ספציפיות):
Course Objectives:
The purpose of the course is to promote the integration of up-to-date theories, principles and methodologies of teaching English as an additional language (EAL) within the school system in Israel. Guided by the revised English Curriculum (2020), emphasis will be given to the principles governing language learning and teaching and to practical strategies and methodologies. The course will address the teaching of pupils from the intermediate to the proficient levels. The main goal is the implementation of the content of the course into both the Micro-teaching class and, ultimately, into the real classroom.
The aims of the course are -
To provide students with an overview of principles, approaches and relevant theories of teaching EAL.
To develop practical skills and strategies for teaching EAL in junior high and high school for both face to face and online learning.
To develop sensitivity to learners’ heterogeneity and special needs.
To develop awareness of one’s own skills as a teacher via reflective processes.
To share ideas, procedures, successes and challenges in the teaching and learning process.
To ensure that students are not only language teachers, but that they are first and foremost educators.
To ensure students have a strong work ethic.
To encourage students to always learn, develop and strive for excellence.
ב. תוכן הקורס:
Course Description:
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to acquire relevant theoretical background in pedagogy and methodology and apply it to teaching English in classroom situations. Students will be exposed to a variety of methodologies and instructional techniques for teaching English as an additional language (EAL) in junior high school as well as in high school. Students will be encouraged to view learning and teaching critically. Similarly, they will discuss and practice methods and means with which to design, implement and evaluate instructional procedures and materials. Students will be encouraged to be innovative with their teaching strategies and to share these ideas with peers.
The topics* which will be covered include:
Principles & approaches to teaching EAL
The National English Curriculum for teaching EAL
Lesson planning
Teaching heterogeneous classes, catering to diversity and teaching inclusively
Class management for optimal learning
Teaching the four skills (reading, writing, speaking & listening)
Teaching vocabulary
Teaching grammar
Teaching spelling
Teaching literature
Evaluating, selecting, adapting and enriching material/textbooks
Unit planning
Giving good instructions and asking effective questions
Utilizing technology, the media, Internet, art, drama and music in EAL instruction
Using the board, graphic tools and visual aids in the classroom
Checking homework
Creating interactive walls
Classroom organization
Use of translation and L1 in the classroom.
Task based instruction and project based learning (PBL)
Teaching English as an interdisciplinary subject
Marking holidays/current events
Adding fun and sparks to our lessons
Using the ‘Flipped Classroom Method’
Classroom feedback and correction
Objectives and ideas for the last lessons of the school year.
Evaluating and assessment of learning
Evaluating and assessment of one’s teaching
Conducting action research
Personal development
- The time allocated for each topic will be based on assessment of students’ needs.
Please note: This course is part of a three-fold program for training English teachers. English Language Teaching Methodology, Micro-teaching and the Practicum are the core courses, and they must all be completed in order to achieve the requirements of the degree and to be fully equipped to teach English in the Israeli school system.
ג. דרישות קדם:
Preliminary Requirements
- hold a degree in English or be studying towards a degree in English.
- demonstrate proficiency in the English language and obtain a score of at least 80% in the proficiency course.
- be highly motivated to teach and make a difference in the education system.
ד. דרישות הקורס:
Course Requirements:
1. Full attendance and participation are required.
No late arrivals or early departures. *
2. Completion of all assignments on time**.
3. Preparation of recorded oral presentations of academic articles.
4. Final assignment: the creation of a unit of study which will encompass the content of the course.
*A note about attendance:
As written above, attendance in this course is mandatory. Full attendance and participation in class are required.
A student who has missed more than 3 sessions in one semester will automatically be dropped from the course.
In addition, arriving 15 minutes or later to 3 of the sessions will be recorded as an absence. Similarly, leaving early 3 times will also be recorded as an absence.
** All assignments are to be submitted on time:
If you foresee a problem or are unable to submit an assignment for personal reasons, you are required to notify you instructor by email to arrange an alternative deadline. Assignments that are not submitted on time will not be accepted.
ה. מרכיבי הציון הסופי :
Breakdown of final grade
Active participation in class (10%)
Ongoing course work: including tasks, assigned reading, participation in online forums, etc. (35%)
Oral presentations (20%)
Thematic unit for JHS (35%)
Passing Grade: 76
NOTE: You will lose up to 15% of your grade on any assignment, including the final assignment, for poor language proficiency.
See Bar-Ilan’s site regarding policy towards plagiarism.
ו. ביבליוגרפיה: (חובה/רשות)
Bibliography
קריאת חובה/רשות
Required/ Additional Reading Material
Sample of Course Bibliography**
Admiraal, W. & Wubbels, T. (2005). Multiple voices, multiple realities, what truth? Student teachers’ learning to reflect in different paradigms. Teachers & Teaching, 11(3) , 315-329.
Agarwal, P. K., & Bain, P. M. (2019). Powerful teaching: Unleash the science of learning. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. (EBook)
Aitken, P. (2002). Teaching Tenses: Ideas for presenting and practicing tenses in English. Brighton, UK: ELB. ( (428.24 Pedagogical Library AIT t
Alger, C. (2006). ‘What went well, what didn’t go so well’: growth of reflection in pre-service teachers. Reflective Practice, 7(3) , 287-301.
Ashley, J. (2017). The balanced teacher path : how to teach, live, and be happy. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing. (371.102 ASH b pedagogical Library)
Breaux, A., & Whitaker, T. (2015). Quick answers for busy teachers: solutions to 60 common challenges. Hoboken, NJ. : John Wiley & Sons. (EBook)
Brighouse, H., Ladd, H. F., Loeb, S., & Swift, A. (2018). Educational goods: Values, evidence, and decision-making. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. (Education 371.2 BRI e)
Brown, H. D. (2002), Principles of language learning and teaching, (5th ed). Harlow, UK: Longman.
Brown, P. C., Roediger III, H. L., & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Make it stick. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. (370.1523 BRO m Education) (EBook)
Carey, B. (2015). How we learn: the surprising truth about when, where, and why it happens. London, UK: Random House Trade Paperbacks. (EBook)
Celce-Murcia, M. (2013). Teaching English as a second or foreign language (4th ed). Boston: Heinle & Heinle. (420.7 TEA 2014 Pedagogical Library)
Chitpin, S. (2006). The use of reflective journal keeping in a teacher education program: a Popperian analysis. Reflective Practice 7 (1): 73-86.
Cohen, M. (2018). Educated by Design: Designing the Space to Experiment, Explore, and Extract Your Creative Potential. San Diego, CA: Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. (153.35 COH e Pedagogical Library)
Couros, G. (2015). The innovator’s mindset. San Diego, CA: Dave Burgess Consulting. (EBook)
Engelhardt, D. (2017). Perfect phrases for ESL : conversation skills : hundreds of ready-to-use phrases that help you express your thoughts, ideas, and feelings in English conversations of all types (2nd edition). New-York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. (428.24 ENG p2 Pedagogical Library )
Feuerstein, T., & Scholnik, M. (1995). Enhancing Reading Comprehension: In the Language Learning Classroom. San – Francisco. CA: Alta Book Center. (418.4 FEU e English Library)
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Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed). New-York, NY: Pearson Education. (428.24 HAR p5 Pedagogical Library)
Hattie, J.A.C. (2012). Visible learning for teachers . Maximizing impact on achievement. Oxford, UK: Routledge. (Ebook)
Hattie, J.A.C. (2015). Visible learning into action. Maximizing impact on achievement. Oxford, UK: Routledge. (Education 371.394 HAT v)
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Klein, S. R. (2008). Holistic reflection in teacher education: issues and strategies. Reflective Practice. 9(2), p111-121.
Koda, K. (2005). Insights into Second Language reading. Cambridge, UK: CUP. (Pedagogical Library 407 KOD)
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Marzano, R. (2000). Transforming classroom grading. Alexandria: ASCD. (Education 371.272 MAR)
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Ministry of Education (2020). English Curriculum 2020. English Department, Ministry of Education, Israel. https://cms.education.gov.il/EducationCMS/Units/Mazkirut_Pedagogit/English/Curriculum/
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Paterson, K., Caygill, C., & Sewell, R. (2012). A handbook of spoken grammar : strategies for speaking natural English. Peaslake, UK: Delta Publishing. (428.2 PAT h Pedagogical Library)
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Quigley, A. (2016). The confident teacher; developing successful habits of mind, body and pedagogy. London: Routledge. (Pedagogical Library 371.102 OUI c)
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Richard-Amato, P. (2003). Making it happen. New York: Pearson Education. (Pedagogical Library 418.007 RIC-AMA)
Richards, J. C. & Renandya, W.A., (2006). Methodology in language teaching. An anthology of current practice (8th ed.) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Pedagogical Library 428.0071 MET)
Richards, J. C. & Rodgers, T. S., (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching. (3rd ed.) Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. (Pedagogical Library 407 RIC a3)
Richards, J. C., & Thornbury, S. (2017). Jack C. Richards’ 50 tips for teacher development. Cambridge University Press. (371.102 RIC j Pedagogical Library)
Santoro, N. & Allard, A. (2008) Scenarios as springboards for reflection on practice: stimulating discussion. Reflective Practice, 9(2), p167-176.
Schcolnik, M. & Feurestein, T. (2018). Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills in ESL/EFL-A Practical Teacher’s Guide. Raanana: University Publishing Projects Ltd. (428.0071 SCHO t Pedagogical Library)
Schwartz, D. L., Tsang, J. M., & Blair, K. P. (2016). The ABCs of how we learn: 26 scientifically proven approaches, how they work, and when to use them .New-York. NY: WW Norton & Company. (Education 370.1523 SCHW a)
Scrivener, J. (2011). Learning teaching: A guidebook for English language teachers (3rd ed.). Oxford: Macmillan. (Pedagogical Library 428.2407 SCR l3)
Scrivener, J. (2012). Classroom management techniques. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. (Pedagogical Library 371.1024 SCR c)
Selivan, L. (2018). Lexical Grammar: Activities for Teaching Chunks and Exploring Patterns.
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Seymour, D., & Popova, M. (2003). 700 classroom activities: conversation, functions, grammar, vocabulary. London: Macmillan Education. (לא קיים בספריות בר-אילן)
Stuart Jr, D. (2018). These 6 Things: How to Focus Your Teaching on What Matters Most.
Thousand Oaks, CA.: Sage. (372.476 STU t Pedagogical Library)
Thaine, C. (2018). Teacher training essentials: workshops for professional development. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. )370.711 THA t Pedagogical Library)
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Ur, P. (2012). Vocabulary activities. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Pedagogical Library 407 UR)
Ur, P. (2016). Penny Ur's 100 Teaching Tips. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ( Pedagogical Library 371.102 UR p)
Walkington, J. (2005). Becoming a teacher: encouraging development of teacher identity through reflective practice. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 33(1), 53-64.
Wilson, D. L., & Conyers, M. (2013). Five big ideas for effective teaching: Connecting mind, brain, and education research to classroom practice. New-York, NY: Teachers College Press. (370.1523 WIL f Education)
TESOL JOURNALS
English Teaching Forum (practical)
ETAI Forum (English Teachers’ Association of Israel
ז. שם הקורס באנגלית:
Title of the course in English:
English Language Teaching Methodology
