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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
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Year Long
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Year Long Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
All students:
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90048 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Students must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
Students in the 200-point program of the Master of TESOL or the Master of Modern Languages Education must have completed 100 points of study including four Education electives and the following four compulsory subjects*:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90929 | Understanding Education in Context |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90930 | Local Literacies in Global Contexts |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91029 | Understanding the Student as Learner |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91030 | Research in Educational Relationships |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
*Students that commenced their course prior to 2021 may have completed EDUC90830 in place of EDUC91029, and EDUC90900 in place of EDUC91030:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90830 | The Student as Learner |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90900 | Resilience and Relationships |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90096 | Supervised Observation (Second Language) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90996 | Supervised Teaching-Adult (Second Lang) |
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (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
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
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 22 days of supervised school practicum Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 5 June 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 22 days of supervised school practicum Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Year Long contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 22 days of supervised school practicum Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 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 Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education Course Master of Modern Languages Education Course Graduate Certificate in TESOL Course Master of TESOL Specialisation (formal) EAL Teaching Specialisation (formal) Languages Teaching - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 10 February 2024