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Supervised Teaching (Second Language) (EDUC90050)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
March
Year Long
Dr Russell Cross
July
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
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)
March (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
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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Successful completion of 22 days of supervised school practicum | Throughout placement | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: LMS discussion board post, 150-200 words | Within first half of placement | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Lesson plan, with the discussion board post | Within first half of placement | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Response to a peer's lesson plan, 150-200 words | End of the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance on all school practicum days | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
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 29 February 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should access the LMS. Teaching period 14 March 2020 to 31 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 2 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 May 2020 Assessment period ends 14 June 2020 March contact information
- 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 2 March 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 31 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Year Long contact information
Dr Russell Cross
- July
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 25 July 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should access the LMS. Teaching period 27 July 2020 to 23 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 July 2020 Census date 24 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 October 2020 Assessment period ends 31 October 2020 July contact information
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
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