edu4tfm efl teaching method
ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING METHOD
EDU4TFM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In EFL method, the principles that inform the teaching of English to speakers of other languages in post-primary and adult teaching contexts are introduced. Students examine the principles and resources used in ESL and EFL teaching. They develop skills in planning, implementing and evaluating lessons and explore issues related to program organisation. Other areas of study include: TESOL program organisation, curriculum frameworks, approaches to assessment in TESOL and the place of TESOL in the curriculum. Students are provided with experience in: lesson planning, understanding learners' second language development and in the design, development and utilisation of materials.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHoward Nicholas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Sub-major in linguistics or a language other than English
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An A-Z of English grammar and usage, new edition, | Prescribed | Leech, G. | LONGMAN, 2001. |
| Readings | Learner English, 2nd Edition, | Prescribed | Swan, M. | CUP, 2001. |
| Readings | The practice of English language teaching, 3rd edition, | Prescribed | Harmer, J. | LONGMAN, 2001. |
| Readings | Teaching English as an international language, | Recommended | McKay, S. L., | OXFORD UP, 2002. |
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Melbourne, 2014, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHoward Nicholas
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1500 word assignment | 30 | |
| One unit of work at VCE level | 35 | |
| One unit of work at VELS level | 35 |