Materiały i media we współczesnej glottodydaktyce. Wybrane zagadnienia
Materials and media in contemporary glottodidactics. Selected issues
Contributor(s): Danuta Gabryś-Barker (Editor), Ryszard Kalamarz (Editor), Maria Stec (Editor)
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Foreign languages learning
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: authentic materials; didactic materials; media; criteria for the selection of materials; analysis of needs; film; realities; gamification
Summary/Abstract: The present volume is devoted to the broadly understood issue of authentic and didactic materials along with auxiliary technologies utilised in foreign language teaching in various didactic contexts. The book includes both theoretical considerations and those concerning practice regarding the use of materials and media during foreign language lessons in relation to the analysis of pupil/student needs, the proper selection of the said materials, and the matter of putting them into practice. The publication is addressed to teachers-glottodidacticians, in particular those employed at higher education institutions as foreing language instructors.
Series: Pedagogika, Dydaktyka
- E-ISBN-13: 978-83-226-3596-4
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-226-3595-7
- Page Count: 208
- Publication Year: 2018
- Language: English, Polish
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- Author(s):Not Specified Author
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Language and Literature Studies
- Page Range:203-206
- No. of Pages:4
Rola czytania w języku obcym i uczenia się z tekstu akademickiego w rozwijaniu wiedzy przedmiotowej
Rola czytania w języku obcym i uczenia się z tekstu akademickiego w rozwijaniu wiedzy przedmiotowej
(The Role of Reading in a Foreign Language and Learning from an Academic Text in the Development of Content Area Knowledge)
- Author(s):Halina Chodkiewicz
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:11-26
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:defining reading; reading models; reading to learn; reading strategies; disciplinary knowledge acquisition;
- Summary/Abstract:The ability to read in a foreign language plays a fundamental role in education at the academic level; as reading constitutes the basis for learning from text and acquiring content knowledge; and subsequently for sharing the knowledge gained in intercultural communication. The goal of the current paper is to address some significant issues connected with defining reading; interpreting the process of text comprehension (reading models); and above all the concept of reading to learn. Special attention is paid to the intricate relations between language and knowledge and to their integration in the process of acquiring disciplinary knowledge. It is argued that enhancing the ability of reading and learning from an academic text requires that foreign language teachers provide their students with proper assistance so that they can both develop language competence and deploy reading skills supportive in single and multiple text processing as well as in knowledge construction.
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Analiza potrzeb jako pierwszy krok w doborze materiałów dydaktycznych
Analiza potrzeb jako pierwszy krok w doborze materiałów dydaktycznych
(Needs Analysis as the First Step in the Selection of Teaching Materials)
- Author(s):Agnieszka M. Sendur
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:27-42
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:needs analysis; ESP; LSP; teaching materials; police discourse;
- Summary/Abstract:The availability and quality of materials in teaching languages for specific purposes (LSP) varies along a continuum of different situations. On one end; there are language courses like Business English; for which a vast selection of teaching materials is on offer; on the other; there are specific purpose courses for which such materials are scarce or completely non-existent. Both these extremes; as well as all the situations in between; make it necessary for the language teacher to take decisions concerning the choice of materials; or to make appropriate modifications; supplementing the existing products or creating their own. It is therefore crucial to know what skills and abilities the LSP students are supposed to acquire to be able to function in their work-related situations. To find this out; it is essential to perform a need analysis (NA). The analysis is important in all teaching situations; but in teaching LSP it is absolutely indispensable.In the paper the author will explain the different steps and procedures that make up a NA. She will also describe her research into police officers’ language needs; present the findings and will try to reflect on how the results may affect the curricula and materials created for this specific target group.
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Foreign Language Teacher vs. Language Norm, Usage, and Variation. A S tudy of Selected Academic Textbooks
Foreign Language Teacher vs. Language Norm, Usage, and Variation. A S tudy of Selected Academic Textbooks
(Foreign Language Teacher vs. Language Norm, Usage, and Variation. A S tudy of Selected Academic Textbooks)
- Author(s):Elżbieta Pabian, Aleksandra Serwotka
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:43-56
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:ESL; language norm; foreign language teaching; language use; ESL textbooks;
- Summary/Abstract:With the ongoing processes of globalisation making an invaluable contribution to the development of international integration, the need for effective communication in a language other than one’s mother tongue has arisen. These changes have also influenced learning and teaching approaches, causing a shift in focus away from certain language components. The Communicative Approach gives priority to the effective use of language in interaction (achieving particular communication goals by the learner/speaker), thus questioning the nature and significance of language norms as such. Unlike in more traditional approaches, in communicationcentred methods the learner’s grammatical competence is not perceived as a key element in language education. However, the academic context seems to promote a different approach. In most cases, philology courses cover a separate grammatical module, which frequently constitutes a challenge for the teacher in terms of both content selection and evaluation. The aim of this paper is to reflect on learning/teaching English grammar in the context of higher education, taking into account the questions of norms, usage, and variation. For this purpose, selected academic textbooks shall be analysed from the point of view of the abovementioned notions.
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Różnorodność pomocy dydaktycznych a motywacja do nauki języka obcego
Różnorodność pomocy dydaktycznych a motywacja do nauki języka obcego
(Variety of Didactic Aids and Motivation to Learn a Foreign Language)
- Author(s):Monika Horyśniak
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:57-80
- No. of Pages:24
- Keywords:teaching materials; motivation; language skills; usefulness;
- Summary/Abstract:Foreign language didactics offers students and teachers a wide range of educational materials and aids. The following article attempts to answer the question of the effectiveness of selected didactic aids, both new and those already known for many years. The conclusions presented in this article were based on a survey conducted among 265 English students and 268 students learning second foreign languages, which gave a total of 533 questionnaires. The research results will be used to compare factors influencing the motivation to learn English as well as second foreign languages. Data obtained from the study also allow to analyze the most frequently chosen ways of learning a foreign language. Moreover, the article illustrates the students’ views regarding the selection of both the preferred didactic aids and the ones which they consider useful. The frequency of using them will be shown as well.
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Multimodality of Cultural Content in ELT Materials – A Comparative Study in the Polish Context
Multimodality of Cultural Content in ELT Materials – A Comparative Study in the Polish Context
(Multimodality of Cultural Content in ELT Materials –
A Comparative Study in the Polish Context)
- Author(s):Maria Stec
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:81-102
- No. of Pages:22
- Keywords:ELT materials; multimodality; visual methodology; cultural content; imagelanguage;
- Summary/Abstract:ELT materials are important semiotic resources; cultural and social artefacts which influence learners’ development. They serve both as a mirror and window reflecting the current educational policy; linguistic and didactic approaches. The aim of the paper is to identify the most important multimodal aspects of cultural content offered in English course books for young learners; teenagers; and adults in Poland. It is a draft of the comparative study. There are two major questions of the research project related to each age group. What are the characteristic features of multimodality in English course books? What are the image-language relations in cultural content of English course books?The project involves multimodal discourse analysis (MDA) and follows Stöckl’s framework. There are two approaches involved. The quantitative approach depicts the amount of image and language modes in ELT course books offered to young; teenage; and adult learners. The qualitative approach relates to the descriptions of image-language relations in the cultural content including resemiotisation. The amount; intensity; and character of the visual content changes in English course books respectively with the age of learners. Its role seems to decrease with the years of learning and abdicate in favour of the verbal and written messages
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Rola literatury i mediów obcojęzycznych w kształtowaniu językowego Ja idealnego uczniów
Rola literatury i mediów obcojęzycznych w kształtowaniu językowego Ja idealnego uczniów
(Role of Foreign Language Literature and Media in Forming an Ideal L2 Self in Students)
- Author(s):Dorota Pudo
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:103-117
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:SLA; motivation; ideal L2 self; literature; media;
- Summary/Abstract:Zoltán Dörnyei’s theory of the L2 Motivational Self System; inspired by the psychological concept of possible selves; postulates the existence of L2 ideal and ought-to selves; which are visions of the student’s desired self (or the one they think they should become) as a foreign language speaker. If they are sufficiently vivid; detailed; achievable etc.; these visions can be powerful motivating factors. The role of teaching materials in the process of forming these structures seems to be vital. Literature and media are particularly suitable for this task; because they can engage the student’s transportable identity; generate genuine emotions and reflexions; and encourage the students to speak as themselves during the foreign language class. The teachers must make sure to choose the texts or media that will appeal to their students and design the classwork in a way that enhances personal involvement and genuine communication.
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Nauczanie języków obcych w dobie nowych technologii: multimedialne narzędzia dydaktyczne a proces pozyskiwania/przekazywania informacji zwrotnych
Nauczanie języków obcych w dobie nowych technologii: multimedialne narzędzia dydaktyczne a proces pozyskiwania/przekazywania informacji zwrotnych
(Foreign Language Teaching-Learning Process in the Era of New Technologies: Multimedia Didactic Tools and the Process of Feedback)
- Author(s):Ewa Półtorak
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:119-133
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:foreign language teaching-learning process; new technologies; feedback; multimedia didactic tools;
- Summary/Abstract:The foreign language teaching-learning process does not remain unaffected by the rapid development of modern information and communication technologies; taking into account the more and more frequent use of broadly defined multimedia tools and devices. The use of these types of tools in the didactic process creates a number of opportunities for its participants. However; their presence in the foreign language teaching-learning process should be primarily determined by reflection on their didactic utility. The main goal of the article is to try to answer the question how useful multimedia tools can be for participants of the didactic process in the context of feedback.
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Filmy krótkometrażowe w nauczaniu języka hiszpańskiego
Filmy krótkometrażowe w nauczaniu języka hiszpańskiego
(Short Films in Teaching Spanish)
- Author(s):Ewelina Poniedziałek
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:135-149
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:short films; media education; language competences; communication technologies; means of audiovisual communication;
- Summary/Abstract:The article presents the advantages of including short films as didactic materials for working with young people in the process of learning Spanish. The presented text explains the appropriateness of introducing short films to lessons; film selection criteria and ways of preparing film material in order to develop specific language competences. Cinema as a means of audiovisual communication plays an important role in shaping the worldview and influences the formulation of opinions and specific social behaviors. The use of short films allows you to enjoy cinema as a form of art while developing a critical attitude towards the content transmitted through this medium; allowing you to learn about culture and pay attention to the non-verbal aspects of communication characteristic of native speakers of the language. Preparing a short film by the students in the foreign language teaching process improves two aspects of learning: linguistic competences and the ability to use information and communication technologies.
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Lekcje języka obcego online dla dzieci – analiza problemów, narzędzi oraz materiałów dydaktycznych
Lekcje języka obcego online dla dzieci – analiza problemów, narzędzi oraz materiałów dydaktycznych
(Online Language for Children, Analysis of Tools and Teaching Materials)
- Author(s):Agnieszka Kruszyńska
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:151-163
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:b-learning; children; online teaching; resources; foreign languages;
- Summary/Abstract:Modern technologies in education are no longer a complete novelty. Teachers are even required to use them in their daily work. However; there are teachers who have decided to take another step forward and transfer all their teaching work to the virtual world. On the other hand; the virtual teaching of children is still not a widespread phenomenon. The purpose of the article below is to analyze the tools and method of preparing teaching materials in order to conduct effectively online lessons for children. The challenges faced by teachers undertaking this kind of cooperation will also be presented. We will see also the motivations of the students (and their parents); who also; for various reasons; decided on the online form of foreign language classes. The article presents the results of research conducted among online teachers from all over the world; having different teaching experience and teaching different foreign languages; although the largest group are Spanish language teachers.
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To Game or Not to Game: The Use of Gamification in Teaching Business English
To Game or Not to Game: The Use of Gamification in Teaching Business English
(To Game or Not to Game: The Use of Gamification in Teaching Business English)
- Author(s):Beata Bury
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:165-176
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:gamification; online games; motivation; engagement; Business English;
- Summary/Abstract:Gamification has become an increasingly popular concept in teaching. The power of gamification has been acknowledged in education and it is believed that, when properly implemented, games can engage and motivate learners. Games increase students’ level of attention and their persistence in learning.This article aims at discussing some examples and contexts where gamification can be applied. It also concentrates on the salient features of gamification other than providing fun and entertainment. This article investigates the usefulness of using Web 2.0 games to help students master business vocabulary. It also discusses the application of gamification techniques in the classroom to facilitate students’ engagement and foster their learning. Two online games, namely Quia, and Jeopardy, were used to conduct an experiment among the university students. An online survey was carried out to learn students’ attitudes towards the use of gamification techniques in revising business vocabulary.Results from this study show that the use of gamification techniques in teaching Business English can be an effective tool to enhance students’ involvement and learning. By exposing students to gamification techniques, educators raise their level of participation and provoke positive emotional responses.
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Academic English for Engineers – podejście zadaniowe w specjalistycznym środowisku kształcenia językowego
Academic English for Engineers – podejście zadaniowe w specjalistycznym środowisku kształcenia językowego
(Academic English for Engineers – Task-based Language Learning in a Specific Teaching Environment)
- Author(s):Joanna Miłosz-Bartczak
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:177-187
- No. of Pages:11
- Keywords:Task-based Language Learning; student-oriented teaching methods; specialist English coursebook; language and communication skills;
- Summary/Abstract:Academic English for Engineers is a task-based specialist English coursebook published in September 2017 by Lodz University of Technology Press. The efficacy and growing popularity of the Task Based Language Learning (TBLL), among other student-oriented teaching methods in the last two decades, stands as a reason for its choice as a guiding framework for the textbook. It has been designed to develop and enhance the language and communication skills required by future scientists and engineers for success at university and beyond, in their future professional environments in which language skills come to the fore in situations characterized by a certain task-oriented structure. The first part of the article discusses the assumptions of TBLL, while the second part presents some examples of tasks from the first chapter of the coursebook.
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Teaching (Academic) Research Skills Using Technology
Teaching (Academic) Research Skills Using Technology
(Teaching (Academic) Research Skills Using Technology)
- Author(s):Agnieszka Gadomska
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Foreign languages learning
- Page Range:189-202
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:IT-supported research; study skills; life skills; academic writing;
- Summary/Abstract:Teaching research skills is fundamental in the academic context. As part of the academic writing curriculum at the B.A. and M.A. levels, the process of researching has been greatly influenced both by the constantly growing role of the IT-based tools and techniques, and by the users’ competences and expectations. The questions arise though: How to teach IT-based research and writing skills in order to educate conscious and critical users? Should we build sensitivity to the dangers of plagiarism even at the secondary level of education? The aim of the paper is to address these questions from the practitioner’s perspective and to build the awareness that academic research skills are life skills, and as such, on the one hand, they require lifelong learning and teaching, but on the other hand, should be incorporated into the syllabi at lower levels of education as skills that are not only necessary in the modern world but also extremely effective on a personal and global level. The author presents the results of the two recently conducted studies by means of the questionnaire and document analysis.
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