Course description:
The primary purpose of this course is to provide pre-service teachers with information and experiences that will help them develop and deliver effective instructional programs for students among secondary school (grades 7-9), high school (grades 10-12) and university. Major areas of content focus are the nature of the teaching/learning process, including research-based models of instruction, planning, classroom management, learning environments and motivation. Pre-service teachers will become familiar with and demonstrate evidence of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for effective beginning teaching.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Pedagogical knowledge
Students demonstrate an understanding of the following:- Theories and principles of classroom management, including characteristics of effective/productive environments for learning.
- Theories and principles of instructional methodologies, with emphasis on practices related to effective classrooms
- Realities and structures of the teaching profession.
2. Instructional Skills
Students will demonstrate a proficiency in the following areas:- Designing, planning, and implementing instruction
- Writing instructional objectives
- Lesson planning
- Unit and course design
- Designing and implementing classroom management plans that use effective classroom management strategies (maintaining a positive environment
- Motivating students and fostering student learning
- Modeling several methods of instruction
- Recognizing individual differences of students and determining strategies to provide equitable instruction
- Organizing and managing use of time for instructional and non-instructional tasks.
3. Attitudes (Teaching Dispositions)
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the following:- The value of establishing collaborative and cooperative relationships with students and peers
- The necessity of continuing professional growth;
- The need for flexibility and openness to change in school environments;
- The need to be environmentally, socially, and ethically responsible members of the profession and community.
Course Structure/Approach:
These objectives will be accomplished through- Class lecture and discussion
- In-class demonstrations
- Small group activities reading of required text, articles, electronic reserve readings
- Completion of problems/projects/assignments
- Micro-teaching assignments
Course code: EDU314
Course title: Pedagogical Model and Strategy in TEFL
Duration: 12 weeks
Mekong Training Center (MTC) is one of the centers of Cambodian Mekong University providing professional training programs, computer skills, and foreign languages - English, Japanese, and Korean.
