EDF5449

Methods and practice of teaching English as a second language (ESL) B

(EDU)

Proposed to be offered next in 2002

Ms Jill Brown

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequsites: EDF5448 Method and practice of Teaching English as a Second Language A

Synopsis: This unit builds on the concepts introduced in EDF5448. The main focus of this unit will be to further development strategies and pedagogy with particular attention to the development and assessment of teaching materials for teaching English as a second language.

Assessment: Unit of work (4000 words) 40% + Class Participation 10% + An 80% attendance rate is required in order for students to participate fully in workshop activities + Teaching practice also forms a major part of the assessment for this unit. The unit of work is to be developed, trialed and evaluated as part of the teaching practicum. Students are required to teach the equivalent of at least 44 fifty minute supervised ESL lessons in classes of no fewer than four students and gain a satisfactory rating for their teaching practice.