EDF6238

Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL ( 12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr M-T Jensen

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Evening)

Synopsis: (For local students only): Knowledge and skills required to function as an effective TESOL teacher. Links between second language education theory and classroom practice. It includes a classroom component of 13 weekly sessions, including the equivalent of 3 days of micro-teaching and focussed observation, and a placement of at least 17 days in a language centre or other institutional setting. The placement will consist of a sequence of at least 3 days per week. (International students only: Same as above, but will not undertake the 22 day placement).

Objectives: The principal learning objective of this unit is to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers of English to speakers of other languages. This may include the explicit knowledge about the way the English language works as a linguistic system; knowledge of meta-language to describe this system when required to do so; knowledge of current curriculum, methodology and assessment models in English language teaching; skill in presenting language in context so that learners can use the language system in socially appropriate ways; skill in designing practice opportunities for learners that encourage language use which matches real life needs; skill in adapting and developing learning materials as required.

Assessment: (Local Students): Professional development project 3000 words+ successful completion of 22 day placement including 5000 word-practicum folio 50% + (For International Students): Professional development project 3000 words + unit of work for an ESOL class 5000 words 50%.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Corequisites: EDF6233 and at least 22 days teaching practice