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Didactics Course Description OUKAAI

The Didactics module for Middle School English Teachers, facilitated by Mohamed OUKAAI, is a 60-hour course focusing on ELT didactics, teaching strategies, and classroom management aligned with the Moroccan curriculum. Participants will learn to design engaging lesson plans, incorporate various teaching methodologies, and address diverse student needs while promoting reflective practices for professional growth. The course includes interactive teaching methods and a range of recommended reading materials to support the learning outcomes.

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Didactics Course Description OUKAAI

The Didactics module for Middle School English Teachers, facilitated by Mohamed OUKAAI, is a 60-hour course focusing on ELT didactics, teaching strategies, and classroom management aligned with the Moroccan curriculum. Participants will learn to design engaging lesson plans, incorporate various teaching methodologies, and address diverse student needs while promoting reflective practices for professional growth. The course includes interactive teaching methods and a range of recommended reading materials to support the learning outcomes.

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Module: Didactics – 2024/2025

Facilitator: Mohamed OUKAAI


Email: [email protected]

Didactics for Middle School English Teachers


I. Course Description:
This 60-hour module introduces middle school English teachers to ELT didactics, combining theory with
practical applications. It focuses on teaching strategies aligned with the Moroccan curriculum, emphasizing
language acquisition principles, classroom management, and student-centered lesson planning.
Participants will explore methodologies, design and deliver lessons, and address challenges such as
differentiated instruction, integrating technology, and maintaining student engagement. Drawing on applied
linguistics and contemporary ELT practices, the course equips teachers with the skills and knowledge
needed for diverse classrooms. It also promotes reflective practices for professional growth, enabling
participants to create inclusive and engaging lessons.

II. Learning Outcomes:


By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand and apply key principles of ELT didactics for middle school learners.
2. Design engaging and communicative lesson plans that foster skills development (listening, speaking,
reading, writing).
3. Utilize strategies to motivate and manage middle school students effectively.
4. Incorporate task-based learning, project-based learning, and storytelling, into teaching practices.
5. Adapt teaching strategies to address the diverse linguistic and developmental needs of young
learners.
6. Assess and provide meaningful feedback to students using formative and summative assessment
tools.
7. Reflect on teaching practices to continually improve instructional effectiveness.

III. Topics Covered:


▪ Introduction to Didactics ▪ Teaching Materials and Resources
▪ Language Learning Theories, ▪ Textbook analysis and Evaluation
Approaches, and Methods ▪ Error Correction and Feedback
▪ Understanding Language Acquisition ▪ Technology in the English
▪ Lesson Planning and Instructional Classroom
Design ▪ Assessment and Evaluation
▪ Teaching Language Skills and ▪ Creative Teaching Strategies
Language Components ▪ Reflection and Professional Growth
▪ Differentiated Instruction and Learner
Autonomy
IV. Teaching Methods:
• Interactive presentations
• Workshops
• Group discussions
• Microteaching and peer feedback
• Workshop-style lesson planning
• Case studies and problem-solving tasks

V. Course reading Materials (ordered in terms of relevance to the


course)
1. Harmer, J. (2015). The practice of English language teaching (5th ed.). Pearson Education. (A
comprehensive resource focusing on practical teaching strategies and methods applicable across age
groups, including middle school.)
2. Ur, P. (2012). A course in English language teaching. Cambridge University Press. (Provides clear
explanations of foundational concepts and practical advice tailored for new and experienced
teachers.)
3. Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching (3rd ed.).
Cambridge University Press. (Explores key teaching methodologies and their practical applications
in ELT, highly relevant for lesson planning and instructional design.)
4. Brown, H. D. (2014). Principles of language learning and teaching (6th ed.). Pearson Education.
(Focuses on the theoretical underpinnings of language teaching, critical for understanding learners’
needs at the middle school level.)
5. Scrivener, J. (2011). Learning teaching: The essential guide to English language teaching (3rd
ed.). Macmillan Education. (Practical and accessible, this book emphasizes lesson planning,
classroom management, and learner engagement.)
6. Hayes, D. (Ed.). (2014). Innovations in the continuing professional development of English
language teachers: Teaching adolescents. British Council. (Focuses on adolescent learners,
aligning with middle school teachers’ needs, particularly in terms of professional development.)
7. Pinter, A. (2017). Teaching young language learners (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. (The book
combines theoretical insights into children's cognitive and linguistic development with practical classroom activities,
helping educators create engaging and age-appropriate language learning experiences.)

8. Cameron, L. (2001). Teaching languages to young learners. Cambridge University Press. (Offers
insights into cognitive and linguistic development, useful for teaching early adolescents.)
9. Brewster, J., Ellis, G., & Girard, D. (2004). The primary English teacher's guide (2nd ed.). Pearson
Education. (Primarily aimed at primary education, though some strategies can be adapted for younger
middle school students.)
10. Marzano, R. J. (2021). The art and science of teaching. ASCD. (A general pedagogical resource not
specific to ELT but offers valuable insights into effective teaching practices.)

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