ET5523 Technology for Teaching

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to PGT TESOL and International Education students.

Planned timetable

Lectures: 9-11am, Mondays and Tuesdays, Weeks 7-11. Practical: to be confirmed, Weeks 7-11

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr X M Ngo

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Minh Ngo Xuan

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The Technology for Teaching module introduces students to the principle theories, concepts and practices of technology in language education. The key focus is on the application of technology and students will examine various classroom and online uses. This module will allow participants to critically consider the role and purpose of various modes of technology in education in a wide range of settings. Students will be encouraged to identify and conceptualise problems within their own professional contexts, and develop creative and informed responses which utilise technology. Students will also develop project management and communication skills.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 hours lectures (x 5 weeks), 1 hour seminar (x 5 weeks)

Intended learning outcomes

  • critically consider the role and purpose of various modes of technology in language education
  • identify and conceptualise problems within their own professional contexts
  • develop creative and informed responses which utilise technology
  • develop communication skills