TEFL (TBI 538)

(Course Profile)
Stratum : S1 Semester/ Year : V/ 2021-2022
Credit :4 Contact Hours : 100 minutes
Schedule/ Off : 2021 Class :B

Lecturer
Name : Ima Fitriyah, M.Pd.I
Contact : 082234761889
Email : ima.fitriyah@yahoo.com

Course Description

This course provides topics on terms and definition of TEFL, current issues in ELT, various methods,
approaches, and techniques for TEFL, current methods of teaching and learning, and principles of
teaching English as a Foreign Language in teaching language skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and
writing) and language components (pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary). Students not only learn the
concept of basic terms in TEFL and its principles, but they also learn how to practice the principles
correctly and effectively in microteaching or mini lesson practices with peers. Thus, they are able to apply
these theoretical and practical knowledge next when they have preservice teacher program.

Course Objectives

After completing the course, the students are expected to have sufficient skills and knowledge of
the principles and techniques of teaching and learning process relevant to their future job as
teachers of EFL in Indonesia.

Activities

Online lectures and classroom activities aim at making students familiar with numerous views of TEFL. In a
lecture, the lecturer introduces and provides a general idea of the topic of the day. The topics comprise
numerous views of TEFL which start from terms and definition of TEFL, current issues in ELT, various
methods, approaches, and techniques for TEFL, current methods of teaching and learning, and principles
of teaching English as a Foreign Language in teaching language skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and
writing) and language components (pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary). Before attending lectures,
students are required to read the materials as a preparation for online lectures and classroom activities.
Following lectures, students will be given online classroom activities (individual/ pair/ group presentation/
?discussion or assignments), it is designed to boost students’ knowledge and ability on problems of TEFL.
The course will encompass specific facilitator inputs (e.g. lecture presentations), combined with a variety
of interactive learning activities, including:
 Structured group work
 Group and individual reflection
 Self-study and writing
 Plenary discussions

Assignment

Assignment is given along with the lecture to enable students to apply knowledge and ability of TEFL
materials. The following are some tasks students need to encounter:
Task 1: Construct good Paper
Task 2: Group presentation
Task 3: Individual mini lesson
Task 4: Classroom discussion
Task 5: Individual review / summary / response / feedback / reflection
Task 6: Individual review on TEFL article
Task 7: Individual TEFL method construction
Task 8: Idividual reading TEFL articles and books
 Note:
- Paper is structured from at least five references ( books and journals)
- The paper is written in between 3000 -5000 words
- Footnote or in/body note can be alternative
- Type every work in Times New Roman, 1.5 space & A4-size paper, and give page number right-
bottom of the page.

Evaluation

Students’ grade will be determined on the basis of regular attendance as well as participation in
classroom discussion and performance (25%), students’ work (20%), students’ mid-term test (25%), and
final examination (30%). The final examination will be given in form of test and project.
AVOID PLAGIARIZM for your own due.

References

Required
 Books
1. H. Douglas Brown, 2007. Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy
(3rd ed.). New York: Pearson Longman.
2. Jeremy Harmer, 2007. The Practice of English Language Teaching. New York: Pearson Longman
Education Limited.
3. David Nunan (Ed), 2003. Practical English Language Teaching. New York: McGraw-Hill.
4. Jim Scrivener, 2005. Learning Teaching: a Guidebook for English Language Teachers (2 nd ed).
Oxford: Macmillan Publishers Limited.
5. Penny Ur, 1996. A Course in Language Teaching: Practice and Theory. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
6. Fachrurrazy. 2011. Teaching English as a Foreign Language for Teachers in Indonesia. Malang:
State University of Malang Press
7. Jack C Richards and T. S. Rodgers, 2001. Approach and Methods in Language Teaching (2 ed ed).
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
8. Jack C Richards and Willy A. Renandya, 2002, Methodology in Language Teaching; an Anthology
of Current Practice., Cambridge University Press
9. Diane Larsen-Freeman., 2000., Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching., Oxford
University Press
10. James A. Coleman and John Klapper, 2009., Effective Learning and Teaching in Modern
Language., RoutledgeTaylor and Francis Group
11. Current research findings dealing with TEFL in Journal

 Supplementary materials prepared by the lecturer.

Printed material for classroom meetings may be prepared and distributed to all students. Power
point presentations and audio/ video materials are used to give more insights on the topics (for
the lecturer’s personal use only).

Recommendation
To deepen students’ understanding of materials given in TEFL class, students are recommended to
use or collect another TEFL books which has the similar topics to the materials given.
 Perspectives in TEFL (TBI 538)
(Schedule)

Session Topic Source of materials Notes

Syllabus Orientation Course outline

1.
Concept map of Teaching English as a All books (1-7)
Foreign Language
(Lampiran 1)
Important terms in ELT Book 7, Part 1
2.
Book 1, Cahpter 2
Method, Approach, Design,
Book 6, Chapter 7
Procedure, and Technique

Current issues in ELT Article Journal

3.
Describing EFL Learners and Teachers Book 2, Chapter 3.
4.
Book 4, Chapter 4
Book 1, Chapter 26
Book 2, Chapter 4.
Materials in TEFL Book 1, Chapter 11, p.179-195
5.
Book 5 Module 13, p. 183-196
- Lesson Plan Book 1, Chapter 10, p.164-178
6.
- Classroom Management Book 2, Chapter 12, p. 256-275
(theoretical knowledge) Book 4, Chapter 6, p.109-145.
Book 5, Module 15, p. 213-226
Book 4, Chapter 5
Book 2, Chapter 11.
Book 1, chapter 15
Popular methods in TEFL : Book 6, Chapter 3
7.
Language-Centered Methods Book 9
(theoretical knowledge)
Popular methods in TEFL : Book 6, Chapter 4
8.
Learning-Centered Methods Book 9
(theoretical knowledge)

Popular methods in TEFL : Book 6, Chapter 5

9.
Learner-Centered Methods Book 9
(theoretical knowledge)

Practical work for popular methods in

10.
TEFL
Book 9
11. Cooperative Learning, CTL, CLT
Article Journal
(Theoretical knowledge)
Article Journal
12. Education 4,0; Blended Learning or e-
Book 8, Chapter 5
learning
Book 2, Chapter 10
(Theoretical knowledge)
Article Journal
13. Full online learning; some useful
Platforms
14. Practical work for blended learning 1

15. Practical work for blended learning 2

16. Teaching approach in K13 or Merdeka

Belajar (introduction)
Essay test and Assignment
17. Mid Test
 Book 1, Chapter 19, p.322-356
18. Teaching speaking (theoretical
Book 3, Chapter 3, page 47-65
knowledge)

19. Teaching speaking (Practice)

Book 1, Chapter 20, p.357-389

20. Teaching reading (theoretical
Book 3, Chapter 4, page 67-85
knowledge)

21. Teaching reading (practice)

Book 1, Chapter 21, p.390-418
22. Teaching writing (theoretical
Book 3, Chapter 5, page 87-107
knowledge)
23. Teaching writing (practice)

Book 1, Chapter 18, p.299-321

24. Teaching listening (theoretical
Book 3, Chapter 2, page 23-45
knowledge)

25. Teaching listening (practice)

Book 5, Module 5, p.60-69
26. Teaching vocabulary (theoretical
Book 3, Chapter 7, page 129-151
knowledge)
27. Teaching vocabulary (practice)

Book 5, Module 6, p.75-85

28. Teaching grammar (theoretical
Book 3, Chapter 8, page 153-171
knowledge)

29. Teaching grammar (practice)

Book 5, Module 4, p.47-56
30. Teaching pronunciation
Book 3, Chapter 8, page 111-127
(theoretical knowledge)
31. Teaching pronunciation (practice)

32. Final ( Project )

Lampiran 1 : Concept Map

MATA KULIAH : Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

SKS : 4
KODE : TBI 538
PROGRAM STUDI : TBI
SEMESTER : V
NAMA DOSEN PENGAMPU Ima Fitriyah, M.Pd
Lampiran 2 : Rubrik Penilaian

MATA KULIAH : Teaching English asa Foreign Language (TEFL)

SKS : 4
KODE : TBI 538
PROGRAM STUDI : TBI
SEMESTER : V
NAMA DOSEN PENGAMPU Ima Fitriyah, M.Pd

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL)

PRESENTATION OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

Name: _________________________________________________

No. Criteria SCORE

5 10 15 20 25
1. Preparation for Presentation (handout)
At least one-page handout is prepared to help audience
understand the presentation and take part in the activity.
2. Quality of the Power Point
Power point slides used for presentation are interesting and
informative by employing various relevant features (e.g. font
size, colors, relevant images).
3. Clarity of the Presentation
The presentation is conducted clearly in terms of language
and contents (e.g. concepts, data, and illustrations)
4. Responses to Questions/Comments
The responses to questions and comments from the audience
are given satisfactorily in terms of manner, relevance, quantity
and quality.
Score
 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL)
CRITERIA FOR THE EVALUATION OF FINAL PROJECT

Name: ______________________________________________

No. Criteria SCORE

5 10 15 20 25
1. The relevance of theory used
 Are the theories used in line with the topic
presented?

2. The relevance of material (worksheet) provided

 Are the materials easy to be carried out?

3. References
 Are there references taken from the
reputable national/international journals?

4. Language Use
 Is the language used is appropriate and
grammatically correct?

Score
 PRESENTATION OF PRACTICAL WORK
Name :_____________________________________________________

No. Teaching skill 1 2 3 4

1. The lesson was well-paced
2. Direction was clear and concise
3. There were balance and variety in activities during the
lesson
4. Instructional aids or resource material was used
effectively
5. Examples and illustrations were used effectively
Total
Score (total x 5)
Comments on peer teaching performance (strengths and
area of improvement)

1=Still developing this skill 2=Shows adequate competence with this skill 3=Shows clear competence in this skill 4=Carries out this skill with ease, competence & confidence