UNIVERSIDAD MARIANO GLVEZ DE GUATEMALA

FACULTAD DE HUMANIDADES
ESCUELA DE IDIOMAS
2014
Course: Teaching Techniques III
Code: 076-417 and 5076-510
Teacher: Licda. Celeste Lemus

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for professional teachers from secondary or intensive English
programs to lead them on the reasoning of shaping the teaching practice itself.
The methodology of this course will take teachers to real classroom environments
in order to carry out the techniques being taught.
Besides, the program will supplement any professional, development activities in
which the student-teachers are engaged in, enabling them to think critically about
themselves as professional teachers and their teaching practice techniques.
Emphasis is placed on case study and critical analysis on samples of real teachers
problems. Students are expected to ground solutions to the pedagogical issues
they face in current practice in language education and pedagogy.

COMPETENCY
Analyses and solves the different case study issues whenacting and proposing
solutions and tips of real teaching practice problems.
Uses the different web 2.0 tools when applying them in their real teaching practice
contexts.
ACHIEVEMENT INDICATORS
1. Experiencesthe acting of several teaching practice issues.
2. Solves case study problems.
3. Experiences the usage of web 2.0 tools.
4. Applies the learnt strategies and techniques into lesson planning
CONTENT:
1. A glossary of selected teaching approaches and Techniques
2. Jigsaw of experts about the unknown terms
3. Authentic materials and Realia
4. 75 and more teaching ideas
5. Active Learning and Teaching Methods
6. Differentiated instruction
7. Lesson planning practice
8. Workouts: Controlled practice and semi controlled practice
9. Assessment and alternative assessment
10. What is case study?

Case 1 : Interpersonal relationships

Case 2 : Learning styles and classroom management
Case 3 : Motivation and progress

Case 4 : Oral practice

Case 5: Conversation and discussion with texts

Case 6 : speech work

Case 7 : visual aids

Case 8: Listening and speaking

Case 9 : GAMES
Case 10 : Cultural content

Case 11: Literature and the media

Case 12 : Building a resource bank

11. Essay paper about case studies

12. Classroom technology parts I and II
13. Lesson planning presentation

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Lesson discussion
Case study
Focus groups
Student`s presentations
Cooperative work
Pair work
Think,Pair, and share
Completion of graphic organizers
Forums
Peer review
Debates
E-portfolio

EVALUATION
Partial test 1
Partial test 2
Final evaluation
Presentation
E-portfolio
Activities
Total

10 pts
15 pts
30 pts
10 pts
10 pts
25 pts
100 pts

GENERALITIES
To final test right, a minimum of 31 points mark is necessary.
Homework will be handed in on the designed dates.
Be punctual and responsible
BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lavery, C. (2007). Language Assistant. England: The British Council.

Essential Teacher Knowledge

Core concepts in English Language Teaching
Jeremy Harmer
Understanding Language Teaching
Reasoning in action
Karen E. Johnson

Presentation guideline:
a. Punctuality and preparation required.
b. Must bring power point presentation, flashcards, activities, games, extra
resources, workouts as well as informational material in handouts for your
colleagues.
c. Explain the information and exemplify it.
d. Evaluation criteria: Rubric for the presentation

Other instructions:
e. You must share material with classmates.
f. Hand to your teacher information in a folder and in a USB so she can send it
to your classmates immediately.
g. If you will use a video, please download it first, and bring it in a USB.