Bilingual Learning

Cod y Modiwl: ED39720
Teitl y Modiwl: Bilingual Learning
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Mr Prysor Davies
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mr Prysor Davies; Dr Rosemary Cann

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Assignment 1 - Poster: A3/A2 + 400 word justification (Benefits of Bilingual Learning and impact on employability)	40%
Asesiad Semester	Assignment 2 - Evaluation: of methods and practices which could be applied in class context 1400 Words	35%
Asesiad Semester	Assignemnt 3 - Analysis: within own subject area 1000 Words	25%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Assignment 1 - Poster: All failed elements of the assessments must be re-taken. This will require a revised version of each of the assignments in response to the feedback given.	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Assignment 2 - Evaluation: All failed elements of the assessments must be re-taken. This will require a revised version of each of the assignments in response to the feedback given.	35%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Assignment 3 - Analysis: All failed elements of the assessments must be re-taken. This will require a revised version of each of the assignments in response to the feedback given.	25%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Identify and analyse definitions of bilingualism and its impact on the teaching environment, employability, and the workplace setting.
Select and compare a variety of methods and strategies which enhance the teaching and learning process in a bilingual environment.
Discover and draw out best practice from global examples on the development of bilingual teaching.

Disgrifiad cryno

Students have a wide variety of learning needs and requirements, but all need to have appropriate language skills to be able to access their learning. In the context of Wales, students may come to the learning environment with a variety of first languages and the practitioner must be able to adapt their teaching to accommodate this need. This module will give the opportunity to consider the needs and requirements of bilingual learning from two perspectives in particular – bilingual learning through the medium of Welsh, and English as an additional language. You will be given opportunity to consider your own practice and to evaluate your own development needs in this context. Teaching and learning methods will be considered as well as models and practices from global contexts. Opportunity will be given to evaluate and consider those practices in your own teaching environment.

Cynnwys

Each unit will comprise of two hours combination of lectures and seminars.
Unit 1 - Definitions of bilingualism
Unit 2 - Bilingual education in Wales.
Unit 3 - Effects of bilingualism on learning
Unit 4 - Teaching and learning methods
Unit 5 - Planning and provision in a bilingual context
Unit 6 - English as an Additional Language - learners' needs.
Unit 7 - Strategies and best practice for EAL teaching
Unit 8 – Individual development issues and concerns regarding bilingualism and education provision.
Unit 9 - Models of bilingual provision.
Unit 10 - Case studies on global bilingual provision in education

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	This will be developed both in seminar discussions and in preparation for the assessments. The development of a poster will focus on effective communication of information to colleagues.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Reflection activities during seminars will be used to encourage personal development. The needs assessment will be assessed.
Datrys Problemau	There will be a requirement to understand and apply relevant theoretical concepts to own practice and to learning and teaching contexts.
Gwaith Tim	Seminar activities will involve group work.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Assessment for learning will be incorporated into many sessions to allow learners to reflect on their own performance and to develop strategies to improve. The needs analysis will focus on development of own learning and performance.
Rhifedd	Statistical reports may be considered and data to support arguments may be analysed.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students will develop skills in regards to teaching, planning, assessing and professional practice.
Sgiliau ymchwil	This will be developed throughout the module but particularly in regards to the research necessary in the assessments.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	All assignments will be word processes and students will be required to utilize IT resources in the research of their assignments.

Nodau

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