JESUIT UNIVERSITY IGNATIANUM IN KRAKOW
LEARNING MODULE SYLLABUS
01. Field of studies and unit responsible for conducting module
Academic year:
Field of study:
Major / Specializations
Educational profile:
Form of study:
Study level:
Faculty:
Institute:
2014/2015
Pedagogy
--- general academic studies
 practical studies
 full-time
 extramural
 first-cycle studies
 second-cycle studies
Education
Department of Foreign Languages
02. Learning module
Module title:
Language of instruction:
Module title in English:
Module university code:
Module category:
(check as appropriate)
Number of ECTS credits
allocated:
Code in ECTS system:
Year of study:
Semester:
Mode of delivery:
(check as appropriate)
Nowożytny język obcy specjalistyczny – Język angielski z zakresu
Wychowania Przedszkolnego i Edukacji Wczesnoszkolnej
English
Specialist Foreign Language – English for Pre-school and Elementary
School Education
INW-Pe-JEZ-601
 obligatory
 general modules
 optional
 dissertation module
 basic sciences
 core modules
 other sciences
 major and specialization
modules
 free-choice modules
 vocational practice module
 supplementary modules
2
090 (foreign languages and philologies)
091 (modern European languages)
I
2
 traditional method (e.g. auditory, up-the-board classes, discussion
classes)
 online learning (blended learning, e-learning, m-learning)
 field practice
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03. Module coordinator and course teachers
mgr Joanna Zubel
joannazubel@gmail.com
Module coordinator
(responsible for the module
specification sheet)
Lecture:
Module teachers:
Classes:
Kłyś Barbara, mgr b.klys@poczta.onet.pl
Koper, Elżbieta, mgr carmina321@yahoo.pl
Ozga Krzysztof, dr kozga@poczta.fm
Pałka Ewa, mgr ewapalka@vp.pl
Pelczar Izabela, mgr izapelczar1@o2.pl
Płaneta Magdalena, mgr mplaneta@v-lo.krakow.pl
Rene Iweta, mgr iweta_rene@yahoo.com
Traciewicz Bożena, mgr botracie@wp.pl
Troszczyński Łukasz, mgr lukas.martin74@gmail.com
Zagórny Grażyna, mgr gzagorny@poczta.fm
Zubel Joanna, mgr joannazubel@gmail.com
04. Calculation of credits in terms of workload
Type of
classes:
Lecture
(L)
Classes,
foreign
language
classes
(C)
Proseminar
(PS)
Seminar
(S)
Practical classes
(workshops,
training,
computer
laboratory,
practice)
(P)
Total:
Number of
contact hours
18
(a)
Number of consulting hours (b):
Total number of contact hours (c = a + b):
Number of hours of independent learning (d):
Total number of hours (e = c + d):
Contact hours / total number of hours percentage ratio (f = c/e * 100 [%]):
Total number of ECTS credits for the module:
(Note: 1 ECTS can be allocated for 25h hours of work of a typical student)
18
1
19
31
50
38%
2
05. Detailed description of ECTS credits allocation (distribution of
ECTS credits)
Form of activity
Contact hours with academic teacher, including:
-lecture attendance
-classes, tutorials, seminars, laboratories attendance
-consulting hours (of ‘typical’ student with teacher)
Student independent work (hours without direct teacher’s guidance),
including:
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Typical number of
hours for the activity
19
18
1
31
-preparation before classes (including reading set literature)
-studying for control tests
-studying for the written/oral exam
-preparation of report
-preparation of presentation
-preparation of discussion
-preparation of essay
-preparation of written or oral project (other than mentioned above)
-other than mentioned above (please specify) ……………………………………………….
Total number of contact hours and hours of student independent work:
18
5
6
2
50
06. Learning module / academic course description
Brief module / course
description:
Course summary:
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the target language
terminology within the scope of pre-school and elementary school. Students
also practise the ability to find information in the target language materials.
During the course students develop language skills (listening, reading,
writing, and speaking in English) at B2+ level (according to the Common
European Framework) for professional and academic applications.
07. Prerequisites
Introductory modules:
Other requirements:
Not required
Knowledge of English at B2 level proved by a certificate or an exam at B2
level taken during the first cycle.
08. Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
LO1: Knows English terminology related to pre-school and elementary
school education, with a focus on the areas listed in Teaching Contents (T01T03 and T6-T11).
LO2: Can characterize the rules of organisation and composition of a CV and
a covering letter.
Skills:
LO3: Can understand standard speech spoken at a normal rate and follow
even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
Can understand the educational programmes within the area of his/her
study.
LO4: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and
abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of
specialisation.
LO5: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes
regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. Is able to take an
active part in discussion in familiar contexts and can account for and sustain
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views clearly by providing relevant explanations and arguments.
LO6: Can give clear‚ detailed descriptions and presentations on complex
subjects‚ integrating sub-themes‚ developing particular points and rounding
off with an appropriate conclusion.
LO7: Can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects
related to their field of interest, expanding and supporting ideas with
subsidiary points and relevant examples. They can explain a viewpoint on a
topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
LO8: Possesses writing skills essential for typical English composition works,
characteristic for the faculty studied, concerning detailed issues, using basic
theoretical approaches as well as variety of sources.
LO9: Possesses the ability to prepare public speeches in English in the fields
of study characteristic for the faculty studied, concerning detailed issues,
using basic theoretical approaches as well as variety of sources.
Social competences
(attitudes):
LO10: Understands the need of lifelong learning.
LO11: Can cooperate and work in a team by assuming different roles.
LO12: Is ready to develop and enhance his/her knowledge.
09. Teaching contents (curriculum)
No.
T01
T02
T03
T04
T05
T06
T07
T08
T09
T10
T11
T12
Course contents and corresponding type of classes
Detailed description of subject areas
Learning styles and multiple intelligences.
Educational systems in Poland and English-speaking
countries.
The Montessori method.
Successful presentations – guidelines.
CV and covering letter writing.
Verbal and non-verbal communication.
Development of pre-school and elementary school children.
Learning difficulties in pre-school and elementary school
children.
Class management.
Creative methods in teaching children.
Students’ presentations covering areas of their choice within
the scope of preschool and elementary school education.
Final test.
10. Teaching methods and aids
Teaching methods:
TM01: short chat
TM02: use of story
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Number of hours
L
C
PS
1
2
1
1
1
1
1,5
1,5
1
1
5
1
S
L
P
TM03: description
TM04: talk
TM05: use of anecdote
TM06: lecture-related discussion
TM07: brainstorming
TM08: explanation
TM09: demonstration
TM10: educational film
TM11: demonstration and explanation
TM12: text analysis followed by discussion
TM13: snowball sampling
TM14: guided text method
Teaching aids:
TA01: coursebooks
TA02: printed texts (magazines, press)
TA03: electronic texts (portals, vertical portals, blogs)
TA04: images
TA05: charts
TA06: maps
TA07: screen
TA08: overhead projector
TA09: CD-player
TA10: laptop
TA11: sound recording
TA12: film
TA13: multimedia presentation
11. Assessment methods and criteria for the completion of the
module
Award of credit:
(check as appropriate)
Partial grades
(constituent grades):
Calculation of final grade
on the basis of partial
grades
(final grade):
 final grade
 signature without grade
Lexical test, written assignments, active participation in classes,
presentation.
Weighted average of partial grades.
Students are obliged to attend classes. Two absences in a semester are
allowed. If a student misses more than 50% of classes in a semester,
they fail the semester.
Final grade criteria
Lack of basic skills listed in the learning outcomes, or missing more than 50%
For 2.0
classes in a semester.
For 3.0
The student has scored at least 60% of all possible points for all graded tasks.
For 3.5
The student has scored at least 68% of all possible points for all graded tasks.
For 4.0
The student has scored at least 75% of all possible points for all graded tasks.
For 4.5
The student has scored at least 83% of all possible points for all graded tasks.
For 5.0
The student has scored at least 90% of all possible points for all graded tasks.
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12. Matrix of module and programme learning outcomes
Reference of module
learning outcomes to
detailed learning outcomes
defined for the field of
study (programme learning
outcomes)
The extent to which
module learning outcome
participates in the
programme learning
outcomes defined for the
field of study.
LO1
K2_W01
+++
LO2
LO3
K2_U03
K2_U01
+
+
LO4
K2_U01
+
LO5
K2_U04
++
LO6
K2_U04
++
K2_U05
++
K2_U04
K2_U01
K2_K01
++
++
+++
K2_U12
+++
K2_K01
+++
Module
learning
outcome
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LO8
LO9
LO10
LO11
LO12
Learning assessment
method (to be completed
on the basis of paragraph
11: “Assessment methods
and criteria for the
completion of the
module”).
Lexical test, written
assignments, active
participation in classes,
presentation.
Written assignments
Lexical test, active
participation in classes,
presentation.
Lexical test, written
assignments, active
participation in classes,
presentation.
Active participation in
classes, presentation.
Written assignments,
active participation in
classes, presentation.
Written assignments,
active participation in
classes, presentation.
Written assignments
Presentation
Active participation in
classes
Active participation in
classes, presentation.
Active participation in
classes.
13. Reference books
Required
reading:
Virginia Evans, Successful Writing Upper-Intermediate, Express Publishing, 1998
Marion Grussendorf, English for Presentations, Oxford University Press, 2007
http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/826-what-is-your-childslearning-style
http://www.bgfl.org
http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-howard-gardner-video
http://www.eurydice.org.pl
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/careers/resources/career_publications/career_ess
entials/cvs_and_cover_letters_for_new_teachers.pdf
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http://www.greatsampleresume.com/Job-Responsibilities/Primary-School-TeacherResponsibilities.html
http://www.youtube.com (Present like Steve Jobs, A few years in Montessori, and all I got
was…, Elementary Montessori, Montessori 6-9 Multiplication, Montessori Elementary
Language Lesson)
http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2007/11/prepared-montessori-environmentteacher.html
http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2009/03/principles-of-montessoriprepared.html
http://www.casamontessori.com/montessori.htm
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/maria_montessori.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_development_stages
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/pdfs/fcs465.pdf
http://www.rsd.k12.pa.us/Downloads/Development_Chart_for_Booklet.pdf
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/eq6_nonverbal_communication.htm
http://nonverbal.ucsc.edu/
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr155.shtml
http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistant/pdf/Unit2.pdf
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/creativity-in-classroom-trisha-riche
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/learning_disabilities.htm
Recomm
ended
reading:
Martin Hewings, Cambridge Academic English. An Integrated Skills Course for EAP,
Cambridge University Press, 2012.
The approval of the module specification sheet
Krakow,
(place, date)
(module coordinator signature)
dean’s signature
Approved for execution
Date and signatures of all teachers responsible for module in academic year
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