MODULE 3- DELTA
140 marks
- Draft and redraft
-Set a schedule and stick to it
- Imagine youre explaining things to a newly qualified teacher
- Dont use long direct quotes that are not explained. Paraphrase and refer to
your experience to show you understand what you read. Quotes should only
support what youre saying, not substitute. If its a direct quote, specify the
page number. If not, only the author and year of publication.
- Think about what makes your specialism different. Write down a list of the
main features.
- Try to find similar areas discussed by different authors.
- Summarise what different authors say about key principles, but back
everything up with your own experience.
- 4/6 sources at least for each part, some referred to in more than 1 part. A
minimum of 8/10 sources in total.
- NO FOOTNOTES!
- Use www. apastyle.org for referencing.
MODULE 3- PART 1
1100 words, +/- 10 %
Chose only ONE specialism- Teaching Examination Classes
(EX)- Speaking
Describe about 4/5 key principles of the specialism. Aim for
quality over quantity.
Skim through your sources on the specialsim- are there any
recurring subjects? These are likely to be the key principles of
the specialism. Get an idea of what the key principles are and
then look for info on these areas across sources.
Dont narrow down the focus too much in Part 1. Discuss
teaching for exams in general rather than a specific exam. Youll
focus more on the specifics in Parts 2 and 3.
When discussing implications of the key principles for the course
design, be as specific and practical as possible.
Dont write a conclusion for Part 1. Discuss the implications for
the course design instead.
Dont make any reference to the specific group of learners in Part
1.
Imagine a newly qualified teacher has asked you to explain what
this type of teaching is like. This is a good way to remind you to
explain terminology and ideas clearly, in order to demonstrate
understanding.
1. Introduction
Say why I chose the specialism and outline something specific you
hope to get out of the assignment. (100/150 words)
2. Key principles
Discuss key principles in turn. Summarise what youve read on the
principle, then compare it with your own experience. How far does it
support or refute what youve read? Write a conclusion which
balances your reading with your experience. While writing this
section, remember youre showing how this specialism differs from
more general English teaching. ( 900 words )
3. Implications for course design
What are the key implications of the conclusions you drew in the
section above for designing the course? You could round off with a
list or summary of these, or discuss them after each key principle in
the section above.
(100 words)