edu4ilt intro to language teaching

INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE TEACHING

EDU4ILT

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Students are introduced to the principles that inform the teaching of English to speakers of other languages in primary, post-primary and adult teaching contexts. They examine the principles and resources used in second, foreign and minority language teaching, and develop skills in planning, implementing and evaluating lessons. They also explore issues related to program design, including needs analysis, frameworks for the development of curriculum, assessment frameworks and procedures, and approaches to syllabus design. The teaching contexts of both local and overseas students, including teaching English as a second and as a foreign language are addressed.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorShem Macdonald

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsTeaching and learning languages: a guide.RecommendedScarino, A. & Liddicoat, A. (2009)Wiley-Blackwell
ReadingsThe practice of English language teaching, 5th Ed.PrescribedHarmer, J. (2015)Pearson
ReadingsScaffolding language, Scaffolding learning: teaching second language learners in the mainstream classroom, 2nd Ed.RecommendedGibbons, P. (2014)Heineman

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Engage in critical and reflexive thinking as professionals and community members

Activities:
The context of your teaching: know yourself and your learners' needs Teaching methodologies: linking theory to practice Communication: Beliefs and purposes Purposeful language teaching: Planning for success

02. Engage with current issues in the social, political and economic context of language learning, especially as they pertain to student's professional lives

Activities:
The context of your teaching: know yourself and your learners' needs Communication: Beliefs and purposes

03. Demonstrate an awareness of the world and the interdependence of local and global contexts and the environments in which we live and work

Activities:
The context of your teaching: know yourself and your learners' needs Teaching methodologies: linking theory to practice Communication: Beliefs and purposes Purposeful language teaching: Planning for success

04. Underpin practical skills with relevant theoretical concepts

Activities:
Teaching methodologies: linking theory to practice Purposeful language teaching: Planning for success

05. Work effectively and respectfully with others to negotiate understanding of complex professional tasks and appropriate practical actions

Activities:
Communication: Beliefs and purposes Purposeful language teaching: Planning for success

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Week 11-20, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShem Macdonald

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 11 - 13
Five 5.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Planning and teaching a language lesson (3000-words equivalent)6001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Written reflection on language learning and teaching (2000-words equivalent)4001, 02, 03, 04, 05