EDF5489

Method and Practice of Teaching Languages other than English (LOTE) 2B (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Associate Professor C Elder

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: As a result of studying this unit students are expected to consider the implications of first and second language acquisition research for language teaching and learning; familiarise themselves with current language policy and curriculum developments and their primary schooling pedagogical implications; develop lesson plans with appropriately expressed objectives; sequencing of exercises and activities and the needs and interests of different student groupings in the primary school setting; design and practice a variety of ways of developing the 4 macro-skills individually and in combination; explore various strategies for monitoring and reporting on students' progress in a language; develop a unit of work which encompasses strategies for a multi-level class and integrates cultural knowledge.

Assessment: Development of a unit of work for a primary school class, including appropriate assessment tasks as per the study design (50%); successful completion of practicum and submission of folio (50%)

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: EDF 5488