ELT371 Teaching Practice I
ELT371 Teaching Practice I
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English language and literature, Teaching
Emina Jelešković
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
Students will practice the acts of lesson planning, instruction and assessment in an English teaching course. They are expected to observe English classes at school, gain real-classroom experience and reflect on the teaching and learning processes. Students will collaborate with mentors (English teachers) at school. Following class observations, research, lesson planning and preparation, they will hold their own class in the presence of the mentor.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Cooper, J. M. (2011). Classroom teaching skills (9th ed.). Wadsworth/Cengage Learning. Cruickshank, D. R., Jenkins, D. B., & Metcalf, K. K. (2003). The act of teaching (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill. H. Douglas Brown (2006). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Fifth Edition. Pearson ESL
Additional Literature
James Lee and Bill VanPatten (2003). Making Communicative Language Teaching Happen. Second Edition. McGraw-Hill. Judith L. Shrum and Eileen W. Glisan (2009). Teacher's Handbook. Fourth Edition. Heinle. Nation, I. S. P. (2024). The twenty most effective language teaching techniques. Routledge. Nation, P. (2013). What should every EFL teacher know? Compass Publishing.Teaching Methods
Lectures
Class discussions
Micro-teaching activity
Presentations and reflection
Peer review and feedback
Observations of English classes at school
Research
Teaching practice
Tutoring
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | The Effective Teacher | |
| 3 | Assessing Student Needs | |
| 4 | Instructional Objectives | |
| 5 | Instructional Planning | |
| 6 | Involving Students in Learning | |
| 7 | Questioning Skills | |
| 8 | Midterm week | |
| 9 | Differentiating Instruction for Academic Diversity | |
| 10 | Culturally Responsive Teaching | |
| 11 | Classroom Management | |
| 12 | Cooperative Learning | |
| 13 | Assessment | |
| 14 | Micro-teaching Activities | |
| 15 | Micro-teaching Activities |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELT371.1 | Course | Monday 12:00 - 14:50 | B F2.14 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 15:00 | B F1.34 | |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 | B F1.34 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Midterm presentation and reflection
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Observation reports
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 4 5
Micro-teaching activity
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 5
Mentor's report
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 4
Tutoring
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4 5
Final presentation and reflection
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 12 ECTS credit course corresponds to 300 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Weekly lectures
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
School visits and class observations
30 hours ⏳ (10 week × 3 h)
Writing the observation reports
20 hours ⏳ (10 week × 2 h)
Planning and delivering a lesson
48 hours ⏳ (6 week × 8 h)
Micro-teaching activity
24 hours ⏳ (3 week × 8 h)
Reflection on teaching
20 hours ⏳ (2 week × 10 h)
Lesson planing for tutorials
70 hours ⏳ (10 week × 7 h)
Holding tutorials
20 hours ⏳ (10 week × 2 h)
Reflection on tutorials
40 hours ⏳ (10 week × 4 h)
300 Total Workload Hours
12 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ELT371] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| ELT371 | Teaching Practice I | 1 | 5 | 12 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Emina Jelešković | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Wednesday: 12:00-15:00 Thursday: 10:00-12:00 |
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| ejeleskovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | Students will practice the acts of lesson planning, instruction and assessment in an English teaching course. They are expected to observe English classes at school, gain real-classroom experience and reflect on the teaching and learning processes. Students will collaborate with mentors (English teachers) at school. Following class observations, research, lesson planning and preparation, they will hold their own class in the presence of the mentor. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Cooper, J. M. (2011). Classroom teaching skills (9th ed.). Wadsworth/Cengage Learning. Cruickshank, D. R., Jenkins, D. B., & Metcalf, K. K. (2003). The act of teaching (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill. H. Douglas Brown (2006). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Fifth Edition. Pearson ESL | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lectures, class discussions, micro-teaching activity, presentations and reflection, peer review and feedback, observations of English classes at school, research, teaching practice, tutoring | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction | |||||||||
| Week 2 | The Effective Teacher | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Assessing Student Needs | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Instructional Objectives | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Instructional Planning | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Involving Students in Learning | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Questioning Skills | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm week | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Differentiating Instruction for Academic Diversity | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Culturally Responsive Teaching | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Classroom Management | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Cooperative Learning | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Assessment | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Micro-teaching Activities | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Micro-teaching Activities | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Midterm presentation and reflection | 1 | 10 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Observation reports | 10 | 10 | 1,2,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Micro-teaching activity | 1 | 10 | 2,3,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Mentor's report | 1 | 10 | 2, 4 | Not Allowed | |
| Tutoring | 1 | 10 | 2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Final presentation and reflection | 1 | 50 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Weekly lectures | 2 | 14 | 28 | School visits and class observations | 3 | 10 | 30 | |||
| Writing the observation reports | 2 | 10 | 20 | Planning and delivering a lesson | 8 | 6 | 48 | |||
| Micro-teaching activity | 8 | 3 | 24 | Reflection on teaching | 10 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Lesson planing for tutorials | 7 | 10 | 70 | Holding tutorials | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Reflection on tutorials | 4 | 10 | 40 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 300 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 12 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 09/03/2026 | |||||||||