M1. Methodology for Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE)

Gain an understanding of the foundations of teaching Spanish as a foreign language by analysing the processes of language acquisition and learning, as well as the evolution of the main teaching methods and approaches from a communicative perspective.

Contents:

• Differences between language acquisition and language learning.
• Theories of second language acquisition.
• Teaching methods and approaches in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE).
• Communicative approach to language teaching.
• Teaching contexts and the profile of the ELE learner.

M2. Grammar Teaching Methodology

Reflect on the role of grammar in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and learn how to approach it from a teaching perspective focused on learners' real needs.

Contents:

• What is grammar?
• The role of grammar.
• The importance of teaching grammar.
• Strategies for teaching grammar.
• Common difficulties of Spanish grammar for ELE learners.

M3. Teaching Written and Oral Skills in the ELE Classroom

Discover how to develop the four language skills through a communicative approach that promotes meaningful and functional learning of Spanish.

Contents:

• Listening comprehension.
• Reading comprehension.
• Spoken interaction.
• Written expression.
• Functional, grammatical, thematic and pedagogical content.

M4. Analysis and Design of Teaching Materials

Learn how to select and design teaching materials that respond to learners' communicative needs, considering the classroom as a space for learning and interaction.

Contents:

• Teaching tools and methodologies.
• The classroom as a sociocultural environment.
• Interaction and communication in the classroom.
• Curriculum design.
• Development of teaching materials.

M5. Classroom Management, Dynamics and Communication Techniques in the ELE Classroom

Develop strategies for effective classroom management through communication techniques and group dynamics that encourage participation and learning.

Contents:

• Classroom organisation and management.
• Group dynamics.
• Communication techniques.
• Teacher–student interaction.
• Student-centred methodologies.

M6. Teaching Spanish for Specific Purposes

Learn about the characteristics of Spanish for specific purposes and how to design teaching proposals adapted to professional contexts through active and communicative methodologies.

Contents:

• Spanish for Specific Purposes (SSP).
• Languages for specific purposes.
• Communication in professional contexts.
• Active methodologies.
• Simulation of real-life situations.

M7. New Technologies in the ELE Classroom

Discover how to integrate information and communication technologies into the classroom to promote autonomous, meaningful and learner-centred learning.

Contents:

• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
• Digital resources for teaching ELE.
• Autonomous learning.
• Integrating language skills through digital tools.
• Meaningful learning.

M8. Teaching Spanish to Children and Teenagers

Learn how to adapt Spanish language teaching for children and teenagers through dynamic, motivating activities suited to each stage of development.

Contents:

• Characteristics of child and adolescent learning.
• Activity planning.
• Managing pace and attention.
• Games, songs, stories and crafts.
• Adapting content to learners' age and interests.