EDF5488 - Languages other than English (LOTE) education 2A

Leader: Dr M M Gearon

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit provides students with an overview of and general rationale for the teaching of a LOTE in primary schools. Topics include government language policy, current research in child second language acquisition/bilingualism, goals and models for teaching LOTE to young children; and factors to consider in establishing a primary LOTE program integrating it within the larger school curriculum..

Objectives

The learning objectives for this unit are to enable students to understand;

1. the rationale behind languages programs in primary schools;
2. the issues involved in setting up and maintaining such programs;
3. the strengths and constraints associated with different program models.

On completion of the unit students should be conversant with current language policies, with state-mandated curriculum and assessment frameworks for LOTE teaching and with a range of relevant teaching aproaches and resources. They should have an understanding of key principles and practices conducive to successful second language acquisition and their application to LOTE classes.

Assessment

Two assignments (2500-3000 words in total) 40% each = 80%
Oral presentation 20%.

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

A 3 year post Year 12 major in a Language Other Than English at tertiary level or its equivalent