EKIA1020 Communication Skills for Teachers (5 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Coordinating organisation:
Open University, Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

The aim of this course is to provide students with insights into and practical tools for communicating as a teacher. During the first half of the course, we will overview and discuss various communicative contexts and skills. During the second half of the course, students will give their own practice teaching sessions drawing on the ideas presented during the first half.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course students will be able to:

  • promote class interaction and participation
  • present content in accessible and engaging ways
  • give clear instructions both orally and in writing
  • give constructive feedback
  • write texts related to teacher’s work (e.g. meeting memos, summaries of training afternoons; course descriptions)
  • communicate appropriately with relevant parties (e.g. colleagues, parents)

Compulsory prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites

Study materials

Study materials will be provided during the course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Active participation to lectures, doing a teaching session and completing written assignments. Attendance policy: 83%
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching