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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
AESS0205-1  Special didactics in Classical languages and literatures (part 1)
- Course and exercises
- Observation placements
- Teaching placements
- Reflexive practical work

Duration :  Course and exercises : 40h Th
Observation placements : 10h Internship
Teaching placements : 20h Internship
Reflexive practical work : 5h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, Teaching Focus, 1st yearFirst semester6
Agrégé de l'enseignement secondaire supérieurFirst semester6
Lecturer :  Course and exercises : Paul Pietquin
Observation placements : Paul Pietquin
Teaching placements : Paul Pietquin
Reflexive practical work : Paul Pietquin
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Course and exercises

1. Tips and evaluation matrix for teaching training. 2. Critical analysis of the curricula. 3. Review of Textbooks. 4. Concepts: skills, problem-based learning (esp. the question of defining guidelines).

Observation placements

Written report on the observation of a class, usually where the teaching training will take place.

Teaching placements

Two ranges of two weeks (in November and March) are devoted to teaching courses in a school chosen by the student, with the advice of the teacher.
You should not give lessons to the first level of secondary school in the first training.
The 40 hours of training (partim I and II), should include lessons in Greek and Latin, and involve all three levels of secondary school.
Each lesson must be written and sent in advance to the referring teacher.

Reflexive practical work

Two group sessions are held. Each student completes a grid description of a "critical incident" that has occurred during a training and these incidents are discussed in small groups prior to pooling.

Learning outcomes of the course :  
Course and exercises

The goal of the course is that students can
- create learning sequences adapted to the level of the learners;
- design a one-year study plan consistent with curriculum;
- imagine problems that develop the skills of Family II tasks, formulating the guidelines properly;
- choose wisely a handbook suitable for their teaching and use it properly;
- take an active role in assessing and improving the curriculum.

Observation placements

Making contact with the class. Observation of teaching context.

Teaching placements

Students improve their practical teaching skills by practicing and being evaluated on sets of target criteria, particularly those related to the attitude in class, the management of the class, the written text of the lesson and the structuring of teaching.

Reflexive practical work

The aim is mainly to give students tools to analyze the challenges they will face during their careers, to teach them how to identify ways for improvement. Sessions are also held to promote the exchange of successful practices between learners.

Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Course and exercises

Basic knowledge of French.

Observation placements

N/A

Teaching placements

Specialized language and cultural skills in Classics; advanced language skills in French.

Reflexive practical work

N/A

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Course and exercises

Lecture. Exercises in small groups. Individual oral presentations by students.

Observation placements

A report will written using an observational grid.

Teaching placements

- a portfolio of lessons.
- assessment from a criterion-referenced grid.

Reflexive practical work

Individual thinking from a standard form, pooled in small groups and then compared to the whole group.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Course and exercises

See: http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
The course will be held on Tuesday from 13:30 to 15:30 in the first half, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the second half.
During periods of training, the course will be suspended and replaced by moments of "reflective practice".

Observation placements

The observation periods take place immediately before or after teaching training periods.

Teaching placements

Two training periods are set: two weeks in the month of November; two weeks in March.
The 20 hours of training will be evenly distributed.
The topic of the lesson is provided by the training supervisor.

Reflexive practical work

The sessions will be held collectively on Wednesdays afternoon of the second week of each training period (November and March).

Recommended or required readings :  
Course and exercises

Course notes supplied by the teacher progressively.

Observation placements

An observational grid will be provided before the first course.

Teaching placements

Available to students are:
a lecture scheme; a specialized library.

Reflexive practical work

A grid and analysis tools are provided during the sessions.

Assessment methods and criteria :  
Course and exercises

Oral test concerning two written assignments (30% of final grade).
An accurate description with the evaluation criteria is given to students during the course.

Observation placements

A summary report of observations (six pages).

Teaching placements

Evaluation is a combination of notes from the teacher, the referring teacher and the training teachers (a third for each).
A criterion-referenced assessment grid is used and is shown to students before the teaching training.
The note of training is 70% of the overall grade for the course.

Reflexive practical work

Attendance at meetings is mandatory.



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