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Languages for Young Learners (EC) (EDUC91016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject introduces students to the theory and practice of teaching Languages to young learners within early childhood settings. Beginning with a theoretical foundation based on contemporary research in second language education, the fundamental question of how languages are taught will be introduced and discussed within a communicative framework for language teaching and learning, in alignment with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). The subject then focuses on practical implications related to integrating language learning and intercultural understanding within play-based pedagogies. This subject also includes a focus on language ecologies in early childhood settings, the nature of language, multimodal engagement with language and culture, the role of the planning and reporting cycle and the role of community in language programs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify the principles and approaches to teaching and learning Languages in early childhood education contexts
- Demonstrate the ability to align language learning experiences with Australian early childhood frameworks
- Identify strategies for integrating languages learning across early childhood education programs
- Demonstrate an ability to consider language-specific issues in adapting second language learning to play-based pedagogy.
- Understand how to set learning goals in Languages that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics
Generic 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
- Linking theory and practice
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Analytical Essay
| Week 5 | 40% |
Essay – Planning for second language teaching and learning; Two weeks after final class (Week 8)
| Week 8 | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) - 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