Course Pro Forma

Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

ELT Methodology

Course Title

Metodologi Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris

Course Code

TSL3103

Credit

3(3 + 0)

Contact Hours

45 hours

Pre-requisite

Nil

Year

Two

Topic
1
Semester

Content

Hours
6

One/Two

Language acquisition and learning key concepts

Learning and issues
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theories of language learning
Outcomes
acquisition and the different approaches in language teaching.
Natureand
of language
(1.2)
Language learning process
Language
learner
2. Evaluate
the features of the different approaches in language
teaching.
(6.1,learning
6.4)
Acquisition
versus
3. Discuss issues and implications of second language learning in the
primary classroom.
Theories of Language
Learning (6.3, 8.3)
6
Behaviourism
4. Design activities based on the principles of different approaches in
Cognitivism
the primary ELT classroom (6.1, 8.5)
Social Constructivism
SYNOPSIS Humanism
This course focuses on language learning and acquisition key concepts
and issues, theories of language learning, second language learning
3
theories, overview: approaches, methods and techniques,syllabus designSecond Language
(I)
Malaysian Learning
primary Theories
school English
Language curriculum and second
Krashens
Model
languageMonitor
learning
in the classroom.
6
acquisition-learning hypothesis
2

monitor
hypothesis
Kursus
ini memberi fokus kepada pembelajaran dan penguasaan bahasa
natural
orderutama
hypothesis
konsep
dan isu, teori pembelajaran bahasa, teori pembelajaran
input
hypothesis
bahasa
dan bahasa kedua, pendekatan, kaedah dan teknik, rekabentuk
affective
filter
hypothesis
sukatan
pelajaran-Kurikulum
bahasa Inggeris sekolah rendah dan
pembelajaran
bahasa kedua.
Implications
for teaching

Second Language Learning Theories (II)

Universal Grammar
Why a Universal Grammar
What does a Universal Grammar consist of
Universal Grammar and first language acquisition
Universal Grammar and second language
acquisition
Implications for teaching
4

Overview: Approaches, Methods and Techniques

ELT Methods
Grammar-Translation Method /
Direct Method /
Audio-Lingual Method /

Silent Way /
Suggestopedia /
Community Language Learning /
Total Physical Response /

Communicative Approach

Task-based Learning
Lexical Approach

Eclectic Approach

2
3

Principles
Techniques
Strengths /Limitations
Role of teacher, learners and resources
Implications for syllabus design
Planning activities for each approach/method

Syllabus Design - Malaysian Primary School English

Language Curriculum
Principles
Techniques
Strengths /Limitations
Role of teacher, learners and resources
Scheme of work weekly, semester

Second Language Learning in the Classroom

Issues
Presentation, Practice and Production
Alternatives to Presentation, Practice and
Production
Teaching implications in the primary ELT classroom

TOTAL

45

Assessment

Assignment : 50%
Examination : 50%

Main References:

Bowerman, C. (2000). Language Acquisition and Development.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Brown, H.D. (2007). Teaching by principles: An interactive approach to
language pedagogy (3rd ed.). White Plains. NY: Pearson Education.
Larsen-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language
Teaching (2nd ed). Oxford Reading. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Lightbown, P. & Spada, N. (2006). How Languages are Learned. Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
Moon, J. (2000). Children Learning Languages. London: Macmillan
Heinemann
Richards. J.C. & Rodgers, T.S. (2001) Approaches and Methods in
Language Teaching (2nd. ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press.

Additional References:

Biehler, R.F. & Snowman, J. (1990). Psychology Applied to Teaching.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company
Brown, H.D. (2006). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed).
White Plains. NY: Pearson Education. White Plains. NY: Pearson
Education.
Harmer, J. (2007) The Practice of English language Teaching. (4th ed).
Hallow: Longman
Lightbown, P. (2006) How Languages Are Learned. (3rd Edition). USA:
Oxford University Press
Mitchell, R. & Miles, F. (2004) Second Language Learning Theories. (2nd
Edition). USA : Arnold Publication
Piper, T. (2003). Language Learning: The Home and School Years. (3rd
ed). New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.