EDF6232 - Professional practice for teachers of English as a foreign language

Leader(s): Dr D Boa (Clayton)

Offered

Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (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