* Offered on a cohort basis only.
Course code: 2501 + Abbreviation: LOTE + Clayton + Course coordinator: Dr Margaret Gearon (telephone (03) 9905 2769 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)
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 |
Research
core unit |
Research
core unit |
Program elective (12 points) |
Program elective (12 points) |
Program elective (12 points) |
EDF6223 LOTE methodology (12 points) |
EDF6223 LOTE methodology (12 points) |
EDF6223 LOTE Methodology (12 points) |
EDF6224 Advanced practicum in language teaching: LOTE* (12 points) |
EDF6224 Advanced practicum in language teaching: LOTE* (12 points) |
EDF6224 Advanced practicum in language teaching: LOTE* (12 points) |
EDF6234 Issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages (12 points) |
EDF6234 Issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages (12 points) |
Thesis 16,000 words (24 points) |
General elective unit (12 points) |
EDF6010/EDF6020
Professional project (A) or (B) (8000 words) |
Research core unit (a) Students enrolled in (option 1) Program elective unit Students MUST select a unit related to second language education and approved by course coordinator. Specialist elective units: EDF6223 LOTE methodology |
General
elective units Any one postgraduate unit relevant to the course or can be a Faculty of Arts unit, as approved by the course coordinator Option 2 No general electives Option 3 No general electives Research thesis The research core unit is a corequisite for the research thesis. It may be taken concurrently with the research thesis or completed prior to the commencement of the research thesis. |
* EDF6224 is mandatory for those teachers wishing to be fully qualified for employment with the Victorian Institute of Teaching 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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