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Supervised Teaching (Second Language) (EDUC90050)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Year Long
Dr Russell Cross
Overview
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Students undertake 22 days supervised teaching practice and observation in an appropriate TESOL or Languages setting. Teaching practice incorporates appropriate presentation and practice of the target language, both spoken and written; the design, implementation and evaluation of lessons and units of work for students at a variety of language levels, the adaptation of existing materials and development of original work to meet student needs and interests; the assessment and reporting of students' language development; the establishment of collaborative relationships with other staff members and the wider school community and self-reflection and critical evaluation of one's own practice.
This subject has a TESOL or Modern Languages/LOTE focus, according to the course within which the student is enrolled.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Critically appraise and explain the application of current methodologies for an additional language context
- Critique and manage language curricula and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate
- Identify and explain implications of the second language acquisition process for learning and teaching
Generic skills
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90048 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Successful completion of 22 days of supervised school practicum (100%)
Hurdle Requirements:
- LMS discussion board post (150-200 words), within first half of placement
- Lesson plan, within first half of placement, with the discussion board post
- Response to a peer’s lesson plan (150 to 200 words), by end of semester
- 100% attendance on all school practicum days
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Successful completion of 22 days of supervised school practicum (100 per cent) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 3 March 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, student are required to Teaching period 10 March 2018 to 25 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 5 March 2018 Census date 6 April 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 June 2018 Assessment period ends 6 August 2018 - Year Long
Principal coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Successful completion of 22 days of supervised school practicum (100 per cent) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 May 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Year Long contact information
Dr Russell Cross
- August
Principal coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Successful completion of 22 days of supervised school practicum (100 per cent) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 28 July 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are required to Teaching period 4 August 2018 to 19 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 30 July 2018 Census date 24 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 October 2018 Assessment period ends 9 November 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Wajnryb,R. (1992). Classroom Observation Tasks. A resource book for language teachers and trainers. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press.
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024