Observation course in modern languages in the core curriculum and accompanying seminar

llmod9101  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Observation course in modern languages in the core curriculum and accompanying seminar
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5.00 credits
15.0 h
Q1
Language
French
Main themes
  • Introduction to the Objectives of the Observation Internship and Professional Expectations
  • Institutional Framework and Curricula in the FWB.
  • Development of Observation Grids (classroom management, interaction, teaching strategies for language skills—speaking, writing, comprehension, production, differentiation, assessment, etc.).
  • Identification of Didactic Approaches and Methodologies to Observe.
  • Attitudes and Posture of the Observer.
  • Sharing Experiences and Analyzing Observations.
  • Discussion on the Gaps Between Theory and Practice.
  • Reflection on the Professional Competencies to Develop.
  • Creation of a Portfolio.
  • Planning and Anticipating the Next Steps in the Training Pathway.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  1. Identify and comment on the approaches and methodologies used in language classrooms.
  2. Describe the strategies implemented to foster interaction, communication, and the acquisition of language skills.
  3. Identify and understand the classroom management principles of the observed teachers.
  4. Identify and comment on classroom dynamics (teacher-student and student-student interactions).
  5. Analyze the use of pedagogical resources and learning materials.
  6. Identify and explain how the teacher adapts instruction to student diversity.
  7. Examine the tools and strategies used to assess language skills in the observed classrooms.
  8. Critically reflect on the observed teaching practices.
  9. Identify and understand lesson planning in relation to the applicable competency frameworks.
  10. Become aware of the teacher’s role in fostering students’ linguistic autonomy.
  11. Begin to reflect on one's future stance as a teacher.
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit.”
 
Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] of Education, Section 4 : Modern Languages
LMOD2M4
5
Master [60] of Education, Section 5 : Modern Languages
LMOD2M5
5
Master [120] of Education, Section 4 : Modern Languages - Translation and Interpretation
TRAD2M4
5
Master [60] of Education, Section 5 : Modern Languages - Translation and Interpretation
TRAD2M5
5