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PJJ Course OutlineSession: 2011-2012

EDU 3230: Content-Based Second Language Instruction

Nooreen Noordin (Dr.)Nooreen Noordin (Dr.)Faculty of Educational Faculty of Educational

StudiesStudiesUniversiti Putra MalaysiaUniversiti Putra Malaysia

25 June 201125 June 2011

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Course Objective:

At the end of this course, students are able to acquire subject matter expertise and greater proficiency in English as the medium of instruction.

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Course Synopsis

This course discusses the rationale of using content areas in English language teaching; the approaches to content-based language instruction; content-based teaching models; and the development and use of relevant teaching materials and resources.

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Course Content:

1. Introduction to content-based second language instruction (CBSLI)

Introduction to content based instruction; Rationale for integrating language and

content in ESL; language learning through language use.

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2. General principles in CBSLI Teacher characteristics; three content-based

teaching models at the school and tertiary level; a comparison of features.

3. Theme-based language instruction in specific content areas

Theme-based models in the ESL context; practical considerations in the implementation of

theme-based programmes

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4. Commentaries on EST, EteMs, ESP Description of each programme; distinguishing

features and characteristics of each programme;

current news and articles pertaining to the

implementation of the programmes; evaluating its effectiveness in the ESL context.

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5. Content-based materials development and

adaptation Selecting materials; supplementing with

language teaching materials; adapting and

developing materials; guidelines on

making decisions concerning text selection.

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6. Integrating language and content-instruction: strategies and techniques

Integrated language and content approach; factors to consider on implementing an integrated approach for language and content; preparation for the integrated approach.

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7. Motivating students Helping the low English proficiency students

adjust to the classroom; adjusting teaching style; teaching multilevel class.

8. Developing lesson plans for integrated content-based language instruction

Standard procedures for developing lesson plans for CBSLI; lesson plan format; sample content-based materials and lesson plans.

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References:

Brinton, D. M., Snow, M. A., & Wesche, M. B. (1989). Content-Based Second Language Instruction. New York: Newbury House Publishers.

Manzo, A. V., Manzo, U. C., & Estes, T. H. (2001). Content Area Literacy: Interactive Teaching for Active Learning. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Assessment ASSIGNMENT 1 (20%) You will be expected to reflect on your

teaching experiences. When you consider your experiences in a teaching situation, or one you are expected to teach in, do you think that content based instruction specifically in the ESL context is likely to be equally effective for all proficiency levels and for teaching all skills?

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ASSIGNMENT 2(30%) You will be expected to write a lesson plan on

how you will integrate language skills and content instruction into your teaching. Decide on a specific theme, vocabulary to be used, the necessary materials, and the basic procedure as well as extension activities (if necessary). You are advised to follow the lesson plan format presented in the EDU 3230 module.

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How your assignments will be evaluated: level of factual knowledge ability to synthesise different aspects of

the work covered during the semester skill at constructing an argument to

defend your view on a given topic ability to produce an essay style answer

within a definite, limited time frame

Midterm Assessment (30%) A combination of MCQs and short essay

questions.

Final Exam (30%): A combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.

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Dr. Nooreen NoordinDr. Nooreen Noordin

Department of Language Education and HumanitiesDepartment of Language Education and Humanities

Faculty of Educational StudiesFaculty of Educational Studies

Universiti Putra MalaysiaUniversiti Putra Malaysia

43400 Serdang43400 Serdang

Selangor.Selangor.

Tel: 03-89468216Tel: 03-89468216 Mobile: 013-6670573Mobile: 013-6670573

E-mail: E-mail: nooyeen@yahoo.com Fax: 03-89435386Fax: 03-89435386