Practica Profundización I - D4

Welcoming


Welcome to the Course Welcome to the course depth practice I!. In this course, we will explore various educational approaches and teaching materials used in foreign language instruction, taking into account the diverse educational and sociocultural contexts of adolescent and adult learners. This space is designed to strengthen your teaching practice by helping you analyze key theories and design effective sessions tailored to learners' needs. You will also be encouraged to integrate technologies and learning environments that support and enrich your lesson planning and implementation, using a variety of strategies, models, and approaches to enhance the teaching and learning process across different educational levels.

Topics

Unit 1: Educational approaches in foreign language teaching

  1. Behaviorist approach.
  2. Constructivist approach.
  3. Humanistic approach.
  4. Teaching materials in foreign language education.
  5. Visual and interactive materials (audiovisual).
  6. Collaborative methods and activities.

Unit 2: Lesson design according to learning theories

  1. Sociocultural learning theory (Vygotsky).
  2. Experiential learning theory (Kolb).
  3. Constructivist theory (Piaget/ Bruner).
  4. Learning styles (multiple intelligences).
  5. Lesson design based on learners' needs.
  6. Motivation and engagement.

Lerning Goals (RAC)

  • Analyze the different educational approaches and teaching materials in foreign language instruction within diverse educational and sociocultural contexts with adolescent and adult learners.
  • Design educational sessions based on foreign language learning theories, learning styles, types of motivation, time management, and learners’ class pace.

Recommendations

  • Stay updated with digital tools and platforms that enhance language learning environments.
  • Reflect on your learners’ characteristics (age, motivation, pace) when designing each session.
  • Connect theory with practice by constantly revising how learning principles apply to your classroom reality.