EDF4210

Languages Other Than English LOTE: Methodology and Practice (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Lecturer in Charge: TBA

Offered:
Peninsula Second semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit seeks to satisfy present Victorian Government and Department of School Education guidelines in regard to the introduction of LOTE in the primary school. Topics include strategies for teaching a LOTE, ways of developing learners' literacy and oracy skills, integrating the development of linguistics and socio-cultural knowledge, monitoring learners' progress and performance, selecting and adapting materials and designing units of work. Current issues in LOTE education including PALS and the articulation between primary and secondary school LOTE programs.

Assessment: Assignment (1500 words): 30% + Teaching practice folder (4000-4500 words): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: a major post-Year 12 or its equivalent in a language other than English, including students who will finish such a qualification concurrently with this unit

Corequisites: EDF4209