Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers Course Syllabus
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Module 1: Blended Language Learning: Definitions, Benefits, Challenges, and Effectiveness
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Define blended learning and its evolution in language education
- Compare blended learning with fully online and face-to-face modalities
- Identify benefits of blended language learning for students and teachers
- Analyze challenges and limitations in implementation
- Evaluate research on the effectiveness of blended learning
Module 2: Building a Blended Language Course (Course Level Considerations)
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Explore different blended learning formats (e.g., flipped, hybrid)
- Determine which course components to deliver online vs. face-to-face
- Design a comprehensive blended language syllabus
- Explain the role and functionality of a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Ensure ADA compliance and accessibility in course design
Module 3: Building a Blended Learning Course (Unit Level Considerations)
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Design a mini online lesson for a language unit
- Create practice activities aligned with learning objectives
- Develop an assessment plan for a blended unit
- Select digital tools for content presentation and interaction
- Incorporate feedback mechanisms in online activities
Module 4: Blended Teaching Strategies
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Apply effective teaching strategies in blended environments
- Explain the Community of Inquiry framework
- Establish teaching presence in online spaces
- Foster cognitive presence through inquiry and reflection
- Build social presence to support student engagement
Module 5: Final Project
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Design a complete blended language course unit
- Incorporate syllabus, lesson, activities, and assessment
- Justify technology and instructional design choices
Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with language teaching principles
- Access to a computer and stable internet connection
- Experience with online learning platforms (e.g., LMS) preferred
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Explain blended learning as a teaching modality and discuss its effectiveness
- List and discuss the main instructional design steps in building a blended language course
- Select appropriate tools and technologies to support blended language learning
- Discuss and apply effective blended teaching strategies
- Design accessible, engaging, and pedagogically sound blended language units