Semester one syllabus
An Introduction to Didactics: definitions and theories
Definitions of pedagogical terms:
· Approach
· Method
· Technique
The Learning Theories and Models:
· Behaviorism
· Cognitivism
· Constructivism
Second Language Acquisition
· Theories of language acquisition
· Key stages of language development
· Factors influencing language learning
Teaching receptive skills
Teaching productive skills
Students’ homework assignments:
Overview of the main teaching Methods
· The Grammar Translation Method
· The Direct Method
· The Audio-Lingual Method
· The Silent Way
· Desuggestopedia
· The Community Language Learning
· The Total Physical Response
· The Communicative Language Teaching
· The Competency-Based Approach
· Eclecticism