It is recommended that students start at least from an A2 level, since at the end of the 2nd year subject they will have to demonstrate a B1 level in all communicative skills.
The European Higher Education Area requires graduates to master a second European language, preferably English. The Degree in Primary Education Teaching meets this requirement in the subjects Foreign Language and its didactics I and II. This training is fundamental for teachers considering the current scenario of Primary Education and its great commitment to training in foreign languages and multilingualism-based approaches.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
1.2.3.II.09 | Express oneself orally and in writing in a foreign language. |
1.2.3.II.10 | Design and evaluate curricular contents through suitable teaching resources and promote the corresponding competences among students. |
CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
CT01 | Master a second language, preferably English, at B1 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
CT03 | Correct oral and written communication. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Know how to communicate and interact orally with a certain confidence, participating in unrehearsed conversations that deal with everyday topics, expressing personal opinions and exchanging information on the familiar topics of personal interest or relevant in daily life. | |
Know how to read written texts about specific facts that deal with topics related to his/her speciality with satisfactory level of understanding. | |
Be able to understand the main idea in oral communication of standard language, dealing with everyday subjects related to work, school, leisure, etc. | |
Be able to write simple and cohesive texts about a range of everyday topics within his/her field of interest by linking together several different short elements in a linear sequence. | |
Be able to make a simple oral description of a variety of topics of interest. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
The functional contents, lexicon, grammar and pronunciation correspond to a B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference.
The subject is divided into two distinct parts:
1. English language practice
2. English language teaching (didactics).
As established in the Curriculum, students must pass the 'English Language and English Language Teaching I' course or the 'French Language and French Language Teaching I' course.
The blocks of contents will be parallelly developed:
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
In-class Debates and forums [ON-SITE] | Debates | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.5 | 12.5 | N | N | Brainstorming. Recalling prior material. Discussions and forums, questions-answers; Error correction; round tables. | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 1 | 25 | N | N | Presentation of contents, grammar, vocabulary, etc. Recalling prior material Techniques for the development of receptive and productive skills. Presentation of the basic aspects of the teaching-learning process of English as a foreign language in Primary Education. | |
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.8 | 20 | N | N | Oral activities: discussions, conversations.Speaking and interaction:Pair and group work;Role plays,simulations,Reading | |
Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | Y | Assessable activities for the English language section in the different productive and receptive skills. Presentations or individual or group oral activities in the classroom on the topics of didactics of English as a foreign language worked in class to check the student's knowledge. They will be retrievable and this information will be expanded during the first three weeks of the semester in the Virtual Campus. | |
Analysis of articles and reviews [OFF-SITE] | Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 1.2 | 30 | N | N | Reading of articles and texts on different aspects of didactics of English as a foreign language for Primary Education students. | |
Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.4 | 10 | N | N | Reinforcement, consolidation or extension of English language and didactics contents (at the students¿ request).Resolution of doubts. Follow-up of tasks. Peer-correction. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 4.2 | 105 | N | N | ENGLISH LANGUAGE SECTION: Personal study of the student (before and after the sessions). Reflection on own mistakes. Consultation of bibliographic sources. Reading Comprehion. DIDACTICS OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE(ESL): Reflective analysis on different aspects of the English teaching/learning process | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.02 | 0.5 | Y | Y | Final evaluation test: LISTENING SKILLS. It will be individual and recoverable. The most relevant aspects regarding the characteristics of the test will be specified by the professor in the Virtual Campus. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.02 | 0.5 | Y | Y | Final evaluation test: READING SKILLS. It will be individual and recoverable. The most relevant aspects regarding the characteristics of the test will be specified by the professor in the Virtual Campus. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.02 | 0.5 | Y | Y | Final evaluation test: WRITING SKILLS. It will be individual and recoverable. The most relevant aspects regarding the characteristics of the test will be specified by the professor in the Virtual Campus. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.02 | 0.5 | Y | Y | Final evaluation test: USE OF ENGLISH. It will be individual and recoverable. The most relevant aspects regarding the characteristics of the test will be specified by the professor in the Virtual Campus. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 1.2.3.II.09 1.2.3.II.10 CB04 CT01 CT03 | 0.02 | 0.5 | Y | Y | Final evaluation test: SPEAKING SKILLS. It will be individual and recoverable. The most relevant aspects regarding the characteristics of the test will be specified by the professor in the Virtual Campus. | |
Total: | 9 | 225 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 3.6 | Total class time hours: 90 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 5.4 | Total hours of out of class work: 135 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Progress Tests | 30.00% | 30.00% | Assessable activities performed throughout the course. They will be specified by the teacher during the first three weeks of the course on the Virtual Campus. The marks obtained from these activities will be added to the student's final mark once they have passed the final written and oral sections. |
Final test | 10.00% | 10.00% | LISTENING SKILL. The characteristics of the test will be specified by the teacher in the Virtual Campus. |
Final test | 10.00% | 10.00% | READING SKILL. The characteristics of the test will be specified by the teacher in the Virtual Campus. |
Final test | 10.00% | 10.00% | WRITING SKILL. The characteristics of the test will be specified by the teacher in the Virtual Campus. |
Final test | 10.00% | 10.00% | USE OF ENGLISH. The characteristics of the test will be specified by the teacher in the Virtual Campus. |
Final test | 20.00% | 20.00% | ORAL SKILLS. Both oral production and oral interaction will be assessed. The characteristics of the test will be specified by the teacher in the Virtual Campus. |
Other methods of assessment | 10.00% | 10.00% | Evaluation of the DIDACTICS section. The professor will specify the corresponding evaluation system in the Virtual Campus (individual or group oral presentation, written assignment, etc.) |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
Unit 1 (de 6): English language section (Functional contents, lexis, grammar, pronunciation). UNIT 1 | |
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Activities | Hours |
In-class Debates and forums [PRESENCIAL][Debates] | 2 |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 1.7 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 16.5 |
Teaching period: September/October 2022 | |
Group 23: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 04-11-2022 |
Group 20: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 04-11-2022 |
Group 21: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 04-11-2022 |
Group 22: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 04-11-2022 |
Group 26: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 04-11-2022 |
Comment: The timing assigned to this topic could vary depending on previous knowledge shown and the dynamics and evolution of the group. During the calendar set for this topic, the different corresponding evaluable progress tests will be carried out. The dates and characteristics of the tests will be notified by the professor through the Virtual Campus during the first three weeks of the 2022-23 academic year. |
Unit 2 (de 6): English language section (Functional contents, lexis, grammar, pronunciation). UNIT 2 | |
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Activities | Hours |
In-class Debates and forums [PRESENCIAL][Debates] | 2 |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 1.7 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 16.5 |
Teaching period: November/December 2022 | |
Group 23: | |
Initial date: 07-11-2022 | End date: 22-12-2022 |
Group 20: | |
Initial date: 07-11-2022 | End date: 22-12-2022 |
Group 21: | |
Initial date: 07-11-2022 | End date: 22-12-2022 |
Group 22: | |
Initial date: 07-11-2022 | End date: 22-12-2022 |
Group 26: | |
Initial date: 07-11-2022 | End date: 22-12-2022 |
Comment: The timing assigned to this topic could vary depending on previous knowledge shown and the dynamics and evolution of the group. During the calendar set for this topic, the different corresponding evaluable progress tests will be carried out. The dates and characteristics of the tests will be notified by the professor through the Virtual Campus during the first three weeks of the 2022-23 academic year. |
Unit 3 (de 6): English language section (Functional contents, lexis, grammar, pronunciation). UNIT 3 | |
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Activities | Hours |
In-class Debates and forums [PRESENCIAL][Debates] | 2 |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 1.7 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 16.5 |
Teaching period: January/February 2023 | |
Group 23: | |
Initial date: 30-01-2023 | End date: 03-03-2023 |
Group 20: | |
Initial date: 30-01-2023 | End date: 03-03-2023 |
Group 21: | |
Initial date: 30-01-2023 | End date: 03-03-2023 |
Group 22: | |
Initial date: 30-01-2023 | End date: 03-03-2023 |
Group 26: | |
Initial date: 30-01-2023 | End date: 03-03-2023 |
Comment: The timing assigned to this topic could vary depending on previous knowledge shown and the dynamics and evolution of the group. During the calendar set for this topic, the different corresponding evaluable progress tests will be carried out. The dates and characteristics of the tests will be notified by the professor through the Virtual Campus during the first three weeks of the 2022-23 academic year. |
Unit 4 (de 6): English language section (Functional contents, lexis, grammar, pronunciation). UNIT 4 | |
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Activities | Hours |
In-class Debates and forums [PRESENCIAL][Debates] | 2 |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 1.7 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 16.5 |
Teaching period: March 2023 | |
Group 22: | |
Initial date: 06-03-2023 | End date: 31-03-2023 |
Group 26: | |
Initial date: 06-03-2023 | End date: 31-03-2023 |
Group 23: | |
Initial date: 06-03-2023 | End date: 31-03-2023 |
Group 20: | |
Initial date: 06-03-2023 | End date: 31-03-2023 |
Group 21: | |
Initial date: 06-03-2023 | End date: 31-03-2023 |
Comment: The timing assigned to this topic could vary depending on previous knowledge shown and the dynamics and evolution of the group. During the calendar set for this topic, the different corresponding evaluable progress tests will be carried out. The dates and characteristics of the tests will be notified by the professor through the Virtual Campus during the first three weeks of the 2022-23 academic year. |
Unit 5 (de 6): English language section (Functional contents, lexis, grammar, pronunciation). UNIT 5 | |
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Activities | Hours |
In-class Debates and forums [PRESENCIAL][Debates] | 2 |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 1.7 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 16.5 |
Teaching period: April/May 2023 | |
Group 23: | |
Initial date: 11-04-2023 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Group 20: | |
Initial date: 11-04-2023 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Group 21: | |
Initial date: 11-04-2023 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Group 22: | |
Initial date: 11-04-2023 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Group 26: | |
Initial date: 11-04-2023 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Comment: The timing assigned to this topic could vary depending on previous knowledge shown and the dynamics and evolution of the group. During the calendar set for this topic, the different corresponding evaluable progress tests will be carried out. The dates and characteristics of the tests will be notified by the professor through the Virtual Campus during the first three weeks of the 2022-23 academic year. |
Unit 6 (de 6): Didactics section (Introduction to teaching English as a foreign language in Primary Education) | |
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Activities | Hours |
In-class Debates and forums [PRESENCIAL][Debates] | 2.5 |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 5 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 1.5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 22.5 |
Teaching period: September 2022/May 2023 | |
Group 20: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Group 21: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Group 22: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Group 26: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Group 23: | |
Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 12-05-2023 |
Comment: The dates and characteristics of the evaluation tests related to this topic will be notified by the professor through the Virtual Campus during the first three weeks from the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year. |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |
General comments about the planning: | The timing assigned to each of the topics could vary depending on the knowledge shown and the dynamics and evolution of the group, as well as other unforeseen events. |