Course code: 2501 + Abbreviation: LOTE + Clayton + Course coordinator: Dr Margaret Gearon (telephone (03) 9905 2769 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)
* Offered on a cohort basis only.
The Master of Education (LOTE) is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade their professional practice in their LOTE classes and educators who wish to use these pathways as a basis for detailed research in bilingual or second language education.
Candidates will usually hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or an approved post-Year 12 major (or approved equivalent) in a language other than English, have demonstrated proficiency in the language and hold a recognised teaching qualification. Prior to enrolment, all students must have their proposed course approved by the LOTE program coordinator.
Note that teachers who wish to upgrade their qualifications to be eligible
for a teaching position in their LOTE need to have completed the language
requirement prior to entering the course. Those who have only one LOTE unit to
complete may seek permission of the course coordinator to undertake this as
part of the postgraduate diploma.
Students who are not qualified LOTE teachers may be required to complete
designated units in LOTE methodology and practice.
Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising one of the following three options:
Option 1 |
Option 2 |
Option 3 |
Research core unit (12 pts) |
Research core unit (12 pts) |
Research core unit (12 pts) |
Program elective (12 pts) |
Program elective (12 pts) |
Program elective (12 pts) |
EDF 6223 LOTE methodology (12 pts) |
EDF 6223 LOTE methodology (12 pts) |
EDF 6223 LOTE Methodology (12 pts) |
EDF6224 Advanced practicum in language teaching: LOTE* (12 pts) |
EDF6224 Advanced practicum in language teaching: LOTE* (12 pts) |
EDF6224 Advanced practicum in language teaching: LOTE* (12 pts) |
EDF6234 Issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages (12 pts) |
EDF6234 Issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages (12 pts) |
Thesis 12,000-15,000 words (24 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project (A) or (B) (6000 words) (12 pts) |
Research
core unit |
General
elective units |
* EDF6224 is mandatory for those teachers wishing to be fully qualified for employment with the Department of Education, Employment and Training who have not already completed LOTE DipEd, or choose another postgraduate unit relevant to their course as approved by the course coordinator (for qualified LOTE teachers only).
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
The Master of Education (LOTE) may be taken either full-time or part- time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within 18 months (three semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within three years. The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
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