This course deals with major theories or approaches to language teaching as well as their applications with reference to EFL teaching/learning in the Indonesian context. It is therefore both theoretical and practical. The topics to be covered include: EFL teacher competencies, language teaching methods/techniques, learning styles and strategies, and second/foreign language assessment. The students will be exposed to various teaching method and technique and they will be introduced to the kind of additional media, games, etc. The students will try to deepen and broaden their understanding about the topics and share them with their peers through classroom simulation. In addition, the students will also be required to design and construct a test, try it out and analyse it using relevant procedures. Evaluation will be based on students’ classroom performance, mid-term exam, and final exam. While individual performances are noted, pair and group works should be encouraged.


Skill Level: Beginner