LEARNING OUTCOMES
The main goal of this course is that students will find their own way to learn, study and use English both in meaningful personal contexts as well as in academic / working life situations. Students will develop their English skills towards autonomous and spontaneous language use. Furthermore, the goal is that students manage their own learning process by doing the following:
· Analysing their own identity as an English learner and their learning needs
· Setting personalised learning goals
· Choosing their approach to learning
· Making a concrete learning plan and carrying it out
· Reflecting on their learning process and results
Credits: 3
Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 10.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hanna Liisa Hakala
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B2
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The students will devise a personalised learning plan together with the teacher, in which they consider their own special needs and ways to learn a foreign language. The small group meetings and individual consultations with the teacher will deal with several topics, such as
· Language learner history and its effects on one s English learner identity
· Ways of reflecting on one s own learning, such as a learning diary
· Realistic methods for self-evaluation
· Using and developing English together with other students
· Skills for learning and studying English, depending on the particular needs of the students: listening, reading, speaking, writing.Working Life Skills:
Skills in a foreign language, Written & Oral communication, Self-awareness, Lifelong learning skills, Self-confidence, Time management, and Team work skill.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Completion of the study plan as agreed with the teacher
- No final exam
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
81 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
MyCourses page + student-selected learning materials depending on each individual plan
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
This course is based on Helsinki University ALMS program (Autonomous Learning Modules). This course fulfills the university foreign language requirement for both written and oral skills (w + o) in the following Aalto University schools: CHEM, ELEC, ENG, and SCI.
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn I-II,Spring III-V
2021-2022 Autumn I-II,Spring III-V
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LC-1113
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
Upon registration in WebOodi, choose the right group for you.
One group is open for students with a learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, ADHD, language phobia, panic disorder or other similar reasons explained upon registration in WebOodi.
The second group is open for all students. In this group, students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits.