The English Education course takes learners through principles of English education from early childhood to adulthood. Learners will be guided through a serious of reflective discussions and tasks that will develop their understanding of key concepts in language learning and teaching. Learners will be required to reflect on their current paradigms of English education with the aims of promoting higher metacognitive awareness in their own English education. Learners will take part in various group presentations and tasks that will allow them to showcase their understanding of the key topics addressed in the course. Through this course learners will develop a new understanding of English education while at the same time fostering the skills required to be a successful learner, teacher, and user of the language.
Course Objectives By the end of the course, students will have: 1. developed a deeper understanding English education 2. developed a critical eye for how language is learned, taught, and acquired 4. develop and refine learners metacognition 5. reflected on the goals of learning English and appropriate approaches to English education in South Korea. Course Expectations 1. come to class with open mind, ready to share and learn with others. 2. participate in class actively, enthusiastically and diligently. 3. contribute ideas, efforts, and experiences to class/groups. 4. show respect and contribute positively towards discussions, class atmosphere, peers and instructor. 5. make a strong effort to interact in English as much as possible. Required Text
There is no required text for this course.
Grading
Grading is done on a curve. It means only the very top 40% of students can get an A/A+ grade, the next 30% only can get B/B+, and the lowest 30% will be awarded C grade or lower. You are competing against each other. Grading breakdown: Mid-term exam 30% Final Exam 30% Attendance 20% Participation/Homework/Classwork 20% Attendance Policy If you miss 4 classes it is school policy that you receive a grade of F. Absences will only be excused if you can provide an authentic doctor’s note or another official certificate. Please do not bring these certificates on the last day of the semester, bring them the class period following the absence. If you have an absence excused, you may still lose points for class participation when you miss in-class work. Speak to your instructor to discuss makeup work for a missed class. NOTE: In the case of a missed class, 5 points will be deducted from your participation score. In the case of being late (more than 5 minutes) 1 point will be deducted from your participation score. Plagiarism and Academic Integrity - IMPORTANT Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes all forms of plagiarism, cheating on assignments or exams, turning in work that has been written (partially or entirely) by someone else (including websites), or helping another student cheat. * If a student is found to have engaged in academic dishonesty of plagiarism, the penalty may include failure of the assignment, or even failure of the course. Course Topics
1. Introduction to English Education 2. The following topics to be covered will be chosen by students during the first week of classes.