 Join a group of 4 participants.

 Check out and analyse the syllabus of the course.

 Then, replay the questions.

1. What is the context of the course?

University context, through the application of techniques focused on improving the reading,

writing, critical thinking and research skills of teachers in training.

2. What are the goals of the course?

 To interrelate language learning theories with the development of the skills

necessary to conduct English language teaching.

 To improve the development of research capacity by selecting and/or discriminating

information

3. What planning was involved in developing the course?

 Theories and learning methods.

 Stages of the teaching-learning process. Models of learning sessions for each skill

(speaking, reading, writing and listening). Evaluation systems (instruments,

indicators and criteria).

 Pedagogical work workshops. Analysis and understanding of texts, preparation of

reports, summaries, writing, group work, etc.

4. How is the course organized?

This subject is theoretical-practical in nature

5. What teaching and learning methods will be used?

We can mention:

Pedagogical approach to prepare students to develop reading, writing, critical

thinking and research skills.

Active learning to encourage student autonomy and collaboration (flipped

learning, project-based and problem-based learning).

 Individual and group presentations

Workshops (mind maps, debates, etc).

Essays, review research articles, oral presentations.

6. What is the role of materials and other resources proposed?

To help students improve their development of research capacity by selecting and/or
discriminating information through reliable Internet search engines, virtual libraries,
repositories, research journals, books, etc. course, as well as the application of APA
Standards (7th ed.) for citations and references.

7. What difficulties would the students experience in taking this course?

 Students would have difficulty choosing reliable sources to conduct their research.

 Conduct model classes using 100% the English language.

 Update their knowledge about online applications.

8. What role does assessment/evaluation play in the course?

Evaluation plays a very important role because it is summative, formative and

integrated. It not only measures through exams what the student has learned but also

measures the student's progress frequently in order to satisfy educational needs.

We can mention:

Pedagogical approach to prepare students to develop reading, writing, critical thinking

and research skills.

Active learning to encourage student autonomy and collaboration (flipped learning,

project-based and problem-based learning).

Individual and group presentations, video analysis, team work, debates and role plays.

Workshops (mind maps, debates, etc).

Essays, review research articles, oral presentations.

Lectures and demonstrations on English language teaching methods and approaches

Micro-teaching sessions and model classes, both individually and in groups