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Second Language Teaching Methodology (EDUC90048)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
July
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | March July |
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Fees | Look up fees |
A study of the nature of the Second Language Teaching methodology and curriculum design and evaluation in both child and adult second language learning contexts. Topics include the socio-cultural context of second language teaching, including educational, cultural, historical and intergroup issues; different approaches to second language learning and teaching, needs analysis, curriculum design, the planning and evaluation of units of work, strategies, techniques and resources for learning and teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing; assessment and reporting; the design, implementation and evaluation of second language programs, including bilingual programs; and the role of the second language teacher in the workplace and wider educational community.
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:
- Identify the principles and approaches to teaching and learning as a second language
- Understand and apply current second language teaching methodologies;
- Apply strategies for recognising students requiring second language teaching tuition and analyse their learning needs;
- Demonstrate competence in the development of units of work and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in second language teaching methodology and curriculum design;
- Articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
- Develop an understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Designing a communicative task
| Mid semester | 40% |
Designing a unit of work
| End of semester | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- March
Coordinator Julie Choi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 27 April 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 20 March 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 April 2020 Assessment period ends 18 May 2020 March contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Julie Choi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 30 July 2020 to 1 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 11 August 2020 Census date 24 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 September 2020 Assessment period ends 15 October 2020 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Modern Languages Education (Stream A) Course Master of TESOL (Stream A) - Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024