Supervised Teaching-Adult (Second Lang) (EDUC90996)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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: 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

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

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 - 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

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
EDUC90050 Supervised Teaching (Second Language)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
EDUC90096 Supervised Observation (Second Language)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Successful completion 22 days of supervised school practicum

Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance on all practicum days (22 days)		Throughout the teaching period100%

LMS discussion board post

  • 150-200 words
Hurdle requirement: Must be submitted to the online forum.		Within first half of placementN/A

Lesson plan

  • 500 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: Must be submitted to the online forum.		Within first half of placement, with the discussion board postN/A

Response to a peer's lesson plan

  • 150-200 words
Hurdle requirement: Must be submitted to the online forum.		Late in the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorRussell Cross
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours20 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 commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    r.cross@unimelb.edu.au

  • Year Long
    CoordinatorRussell Cross
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours20 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 commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date 2 June 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025
  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorRussell Cross
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours20 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 commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    r.cross@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 4 March 2025