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Supervised Teaching-Adult (Second Lang) (EDUC90996)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Year Long (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
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Students undertake 22 days of supervised teaching practice and observation in an adult TESOL or Languages setting*. Teaching practice incorporates the following key tasks:
- appropriate presentation and practice of the target language, both spoken and written;
- the design, implementation and evaluation of lessons and units of work for language learners 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; and
- 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 the student is enrolled in.
It is recommended that Master of TESOL students have an English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.5 (or higher) to undertake this subject, as the adult language learners in the teaching placement setting may be studying for this level. Therefore, TESOL students must be prepared for the possibility that they will be assessed on their ability to teach independently at this level.
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
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 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
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 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90930 | Local Literacies in Global Contexts |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91029 | Understanding the Student as Learner |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91030 | Research in Educational Relationships |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
*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 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90050 | Supervised Teaching (Second Language) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90096 | Supervised Observation (Second Language) |
Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that Master of TESOL students have an English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.5 (or higher) to undertake this subject.
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 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
- Semester 1
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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Year Long (Extended)
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 26 February 2024 to 8 November 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 - Semester 2 (Extended)
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 22 July 2024 to 8 November 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
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 - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 10 February 2024