THEORY AND PRACTICES OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE PEDAGOGY

Instructor:

Kyeyune

Course Code:

LLE 7101

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

College:

College of Education and External Studies

School:

School of Education (SoE)

Department:

Language Education

Course Description & Objectives:

This course is designed for the study of contemporary theory and grounded knowledge of practices in the teaching of language and literature. It is aimed at ensuring learners’ understanding of (i) the knowledge underpinning teaching methodologies and (ii) the value of selected methodology. The course involves both theoretical and practical sessions, the latter requiring students to conduct classes to demonstrate choices of methodology based on selected theories and guided by context.

Learning Outcomes:

Learners will be able to:

analyse theoretical considerations that influence teachers’ methods anywhere;
critique common and other arguments for and against various methodologies;
apply their understanding of the strengths of effective methodologies in language and literature classrooms, and
demonstrate a sound mix of methodologies for effective teaching.

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