EDF6232

Professional practice for teachers of English as a foreign language ( 12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr J Brown (Semester 1), Dr A Kostogriz (Semester 2)

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: The unit uses applied principles of second language acquisition (SLA), with specific reference to practical classroom strategies in the learning and teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). It provides a metalanguage for discussing SLA, and focuses on pedagogical strategies which EFL teachers can use in a range of educational settings. The pedagogy of language teaching is approached via a socio-cultural perspective on the development of communicative competence. Throughout this unit, the emphasis is on hands-on activities, microteaching and discussion about the strategies involved. Students should take away from this course ideas that work in EFL classrooms.

Objectives: The learning objectives of this unit are to develop language awareness in general and an awareness of the role of English as an international language in particular; to develop awareness of students' role in the teaching of English as an international language; to become familiar with major developments in the theory and practice of teaching EFL; to develop a range of teaching strategies based on the sound understanding of how students learn languages.

Assessment: Reflective journal (3000 words): 20 % + Mini-lesson (2000-3000 words): 20% + Unit of work (3000-5000): 60%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week