Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

MODULE 1LANGUAGE AND BACKGROUND TO LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TEACHING

Date: March 26-30, 2012

Module hours: 4-8 PM

Part 1 Describing language and language skills Grammar Lexis Phonology Functions Writing Listening Speaking

Part 2 Background to language learning

Motivation Exposure and Focus on form The role of error Differences between L1 and L2 learning Learners characteristics Learner needs

Part 3 Background to language teaching Presentation techniques and introductory activities Practice activities and tasks for language and skills developments Assessment types and tasks