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Supervised Observation (Second Language) (EDUC90096)
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
Dr Russell Cross
Year Long
Dr Russell Cross
July
Dr Russell Cross
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 Year Long July |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students undertake placements totalling 22 days of supervised observation and program involvement in the settings relevant to their current or intended language teaching work.
Students will be enrolled in this subject of they do not meet the language requirement for EDUC90050 Supervised Teaching (Second Language). Students must contact the Placements team, MGSE Academic Support Office by the end of the first week of the Semester to discuss placements.
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:
- provide a reliable model of the target language (both spoken and written) and use this in ways appropriate to the classroom and students' level of proficiency;
- plan, implement and evaluate appropriate lessons with little or no guidance;
- adapt existing materials and develop original work to meet student needs and interests;
- evaluate and assist in the development of appropriate specialist (TESOL) programs, including needs analaysis, syllabus design, program organisation and evaluation;
- monitor, document and report on students' language development;
- monitor, describe and critically evaluate their own teaching;
- interact with colleagues and act as a specialist resource person within the wider school community.
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
- Active and participatory citizenship
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This prerequisite may be taken concurrently with EDUC90096.
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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Assessment: Satisfactory completion of a logbook which includes a detailed record of and critical reflection on observations and other program involvement.
| 100% | |
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of 22 days of supervised observation and classroom participation | Throughout placement | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is mandatory in all practicum subjects. | 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 12 hours plus 22 days of supervised observation Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 29 February 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the preteaching period, students are asked to check 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
Dr Russell Cross
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours plus 22 days of supervised observation 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
Principal coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours plus 22 days of supervised observation Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 1 August 2020 Pre teaching requirements Students are asked to consult the LMS during the pre teaching period. Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 30 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 31 July 2020 Census date 31 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 October 2020 Assessment period ends 7 November 2020 July contact information
Dr Russell Cross
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Wajnryb, Ruth, Classroom Observation: A resource book for language teachers and trainers (1992), Cambridge University Press
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education Course Master of TESOL Course Master of Modern Languages Education Course Graduate Certificate in TESOL - 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