Supervised Teaching (Second Language) (EDUC90050)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Year Long
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Year Long Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1 - 200pt Program
Admission into one of the following: 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-TESOL Master of TESOL, 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of Master of TESOL or Master of Modern Languages Education, inclusive of
75 credit points of Compulsory subjects
25 credit points of Foundations subjects
AND
Students must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Contact the VIT (link below) to determine eligibility if you do not already hold current registration.
https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/education/new-teachers
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90048 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
Option 2 - 100pt Program
Admission into one of the following: 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-TESOL Master of TESOL, 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Students must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Contact the VIT (link below) to determine eligibility if you do not already hold current registration.
https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/education/new-teachers
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90048 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
Option 3 - Graduate Certificate
Admission into one of the following: GC-TESOL Graduate Certificate in TESOL, GC-MLED Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education
AND
Students must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Contact the VIT (link below) to determine eligibility if you do not already hold current registration.
https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/education/new-teachers
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90048 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
Option 4 - Prior to Mid-Year 2024 Students
Commencement prior to mid-year 2024 in the MC-TESOL Master of TESOL or MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of Master of TESOL or Master of Modern Languages Education, inclusive of
50 credit points of Compulsory subjects
50 credit points of Elective subjects
AND
Students must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Contact the VIT (link below) to determine eligibility if you do not already hold current registration.
https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/education/new-teachers
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90048 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90096 | Supervised Observation (Second Language) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90996 | Supervised Teaching-Adult (Second Lang) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Russell Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 22 days of supervised school practicum Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are required to access materials on the LMS Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 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 3 March 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 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 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of TESOL Course Graduate Certificate in TESOL Course Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education Course Master of Modern Languages Education Specialisation (formal) EAL Teaching - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 4 March 2025