SYLLABUS

OF THE COURSE FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ACQUISTION AND LEARNING

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on a specific object of
study, which involves the observation and
collection of information in the natural
environment of the object being studied.

The course learning purpose is:

Equip students with a
comprehensive understanding of
foreign language acquisition and
teaching by exploring the theories,
strategies, and best practices in
both language learning and
teaching in order to develop the
knowledge, skills, and confidence
necessary to become proficient
language learners and effective
language teachers.

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

Explore the different findings through the pedagogical
practice context related with the theoretical content of
the course.
Identify the appropriate method for teaching English of
the individuals in their pedagogical practice context.
Review the characteristics of the course and the
particularities of the participant observation practice
process.

The Learning Strategy for the course is:

Research-Based Learning
1. Inquiry and Investigation
2. Authentic Research Experience
3. Collaboration and Communication
4. Application of Research Findings
5. Reflection and Metacognition

Course Contents
unit 1:
Understanding Foreign Language
Acquisition.
The course is
Unit 2: Effective Foreign Language
Instruction
divided into 3
phases which are
Initial, Intermediate
and Final Phases

Teacher’s Support
Therefore, students are obligated to complete an additional 4 hours as part of the
"ESAPEC ECEDU Face-to-Face Accompaniment Strategy." These hours will be
linked to Phases 2 and 3 of the Participant Observation Practice. Attendance and
active participation in these activities are mandatory.
Virtual Campus E-mail
Collaborative Forums
TEAMS Sessions
Online Conference Sessions or Web Conferences
Compliance with the observation-participant practice hours is distributed as
follows:
Phase 2: Practical Component - Educational and Pedagogical Practice. 11
hours.
Phase 3: Practical Component - Educational and Pedagogical Practice. 11
hours.
Phase 4: Practical Component – Simulated Practice. 10 hours.
The time established for developing the pedagogical practice for this course is
independent than the time the student must carry out for other courses.