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Learning Area Languages 2 (EDUC90454)
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
Semester 2 (Extended)
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 (Extended) |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject builds upon the theory and practice of teaching second languages established in Languages 1. With an emphasis on the needs of diverse groups of second language learners within the language classroom, the subject further develops Teacher Candidates’ understandings of the fundamentals of methodology, of language learning strategies, motivation issues and the teaching of languages across different contexts. Particular attention will be given to the critique of contemporary issues and debates on second language teaching and learning within Australia and beyond. Overall, the subject aims to further develop Teacher Candidates’ capacity to become reflective practitioners of languages.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject Teacher Candidates should be able to:
(Graduate Standards refers to the Graduate-level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers)
- show a developed capacity to critically reflect on research into how students learn and understand the concepts, substance, structure and implications for effective teaching practice in Languages, including the creation of effective learning environments (Graduate Standards 1.2, 2.1)
- demonstrate how to set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for Languages students of varying abilities and characteristics (Graduate Standards 1.5,3.1, 3.2,3.3)
- draw on evidence to select and use appropriate strategies to differentiate teaching to meet specific needs of students in Languages, drawing on digital technologies and literacy and numeracy understandings in order to engage and empower students in their learning (Graduate Standards 1.5, 2.5, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4)
- evaluate Language teaching programs to improve learning and to determine the effectiveness of strategies and resources (Graduate Standards 3.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4)
Generic skills
MTeach graduates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Clinical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Learning to learn and metacognition
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base
- Reflection for continuous improvement
- Linking theory and practice
- Inquiry and research
- Active and participatory citizenship
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90453 | Learning Area Languages 1 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Full time teacher candidates:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90909 | Clinical Teaching Practice (Sec) 2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Extended plan teacher candidates:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91010 | Clinical Teaching Practice (Sec) 1 Ext | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91011 | Clinical Teaching Practice (Sec) 2 Ext | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
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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Analytical essay
| Mid semester | 50% |
Designing a unit plan
| End of semester | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Completion of weekly readings | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Yvette Slaughter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 13 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (2012). VCE Languages Study Design. VCAA, East Melbourne: Vic. http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/studies/lote/lotelistindex.aspx
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) - 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