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Supervised Teaching-Adult (Second Lang) (EDUC90996)
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
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 Year Long July |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students undertake 22 days supervised teaching practice and observation in an adult 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 focus, TESOL or Languages, is specific based on 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
- Identify and explain implications of the second language acquisition process for learning and teaching
- Critique and manage language curricula and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate
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
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90048 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90050 | Supervised Teaching (Second Language) |
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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 22 days of supervised school practicum Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance on all practicum days (22 days) | Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
LMS discussion board post
| Within first half of placement | N/A |
Lesson plan
| Within first half of placement, with the discussion board post | N/A |
Response to a peer's lesson plan
| Late in the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- March
Coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 days of placement (teaching 2 supervised lessons per day), 1 day of campus-based workshops (placement preparation), and 1 day of during/post-site online tasks (reflection/assessment). Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 29 February 2020 Pre teaching requirements Students are ask to consult LMS during the pre teaching period 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
Coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 days of placement (teaching 2 supervised lessons per day), 1 day of campus-based workshops (placement preparation), and 1 day of during/post-site online tasks (reflection/assessment). 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 - July
Coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 days of placement (teaching 2 supervised lessons per day), 1 day of campus-based workshops (placement preparation), and 1 day of during/post-site online tasks (reflection/assessment). Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 1 August 2020 Pre teaching requirements Students are asked to consult 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
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 Course Master of TESOL - 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