Subject Code & Title: TESPRN402 Assist Learners To Improve Pronunciation And Speech
Part 1: Short answer questions – There are no word or paragraph requirements for these questions, but you must include enough information to answer the question adequately. You can use bullet points where relevant.
TESPRN402 Assist Learners To Improve Pronunciation & Speech Assessment-Western Sydney University Australia.
Question 1:
Briefly explain what pronunciation is and why it is important to teach pronunciation?
Question 2:
Explain what phonemic symbols are and why they are used in EFL/ESL teaching.
Question 3:
Explain the difference between stressed and syllabic languages.
Question 4:
Briefly describe how a voiced sound is produced.
Question 5:
Describe three (3) common pronunciation difficulties second language learners experience and explain your strategies for overcoming these difficulties.
Question 6:
Explain what connected speech is and provide an example. Now transcribe your examples using phonemic symbols.
Question 7:
List five (5) activities for practicing pronunciation. Provide a brief description of each one.
Question 8:
What are the two simple rules about word stress?
Assessment Part 2:
Q1 Part 2 – Task 1: Lesson plans (any group)
Picture in your head a group of learners you intend to work with. For instance, they could be students from different countries at beginner level in a language school in Australia, or migrant year 8 students in a high school where you work as a teacher. They could be a group of colleagues at a business you will teach at in Tokyo who are at Upper-intermediate level. It does not matter which type of learner group you choose, but this practical task will be easier for you if you have some specific learners on mind.
TESPRN402 Assist Learners To Improve Pronunciation And Speech Assessment-Western Sydney University Australia.
You will need to locate appropriate resources for pronunciation and speech, using the knowledge you have acquired while studying this unit, and then construct lesson plans based on them.
Create a minimum of two (2) 40 – 50 minute lesson plans for any group of learners (minimum of 8 in the class), other than adult migrants.
Attach the resources (or a photo of the resources) you will use in the lesson to the end of the lesson plan.
One of the language learning objectives must relate to intonation, rhythm or stress.
Note: Objective(s) must be specific, relevant, achievable and measurable
The lessons must be consecutive (e.g. follow on from the previous lesson).
Make sure the content is suitable for the relevant learner group.
Make sure you don’t include too much information or too many activities for the lesson.
Upload your lesson plans as MS Word documents or pdf files with appropriate formatting (eg headings for sections, possibly in table format). You can put your lesson plans on the same document/ pdf or if you prefer, you can upload a separate file for each lesson plan. Ideally, use one of the sample lesson plan templates below, or something similar.
Q2 Part 2 – Task 2: Lesson plan (adult migrants)
Create a 40 – 50 minute lesson plan for a class of 8 – 12 adult migrant learners.
Attach the resources (or a photo of the resources) you will use in the lesson to the end of the lesson plan One of the language learning objectives must be a particular aspect of pronunciation or speech.
Note: Objective(s) must be specific, relevant, achievable and measurable
Make sure the content is suitable for the relevant learner group.
Make sure you don’t include too much information or too many activities for the lesson.
Upload the lesson plan as a MS Word document or pdf file with appropriate formatting (eg. headings for sections, possibly in table format). Ideally, use one of the sample lesson plan templates below, or something similar.
Q3 Part 2 – Task 3: Activities/resources – phonemic symbols
Source or create a minimum of three (3) activities, worksheets or resources based around identifying and using phonemic symbols.
Include the actual activity, worksheets or resource as part of your assessment (Not just a web link).
TESPRN402 Assist Learners To Improve Pronunciation & Speech Assessment-Western Sydney University Australia.
Include instructions on how to use the resource, and describe the characteristics (eg: age, level, L1) of the learners you would use the activity with.
Upload your content as a MS Word document or pdf file.