units

EDF6224

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 16 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedNot offered in 2013
Coordinator(s)TBA

Synopsis

Knowledge and skills required to function as an effective LOTE teacher in a range of educational settings. Planning and implementing a variety of lesson types in a communicative/interactive approach to LOTE teaching and learning. Critical reflection about best practice in LOTE classrooms. Application of theoretical principles underlying second language acquisition (SLA) in the curriculum framework of P-12 LOTE programs in Victorian schools. A sequenced placement of 22 days teaching with a minimum of 3 days per week and observation.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should:

  • have a basic understanding of the SLA principles which influence current classroom teaching approaches in LOTE;
  • have developed a reflective approach to the teaching-learning of a LOTE in Victorian primary and secondary schools;
  • have developed a critical analysis of classroom practices of second-language teachers of languages other than English;
  • be able to develop, implement and evaluate a sequence of lessons for a range of learners and learning skills in a specific educational setting; and
  • be able to monitor and document their students' progress and development in the LOTE.

Assessment

Practicum Folio for 44 lessons (3000 words equiv.): 65%
Written responses to tasks (3000 words equiv.): 35%

Chief examiner(s)

TBA

Contact hours

Classes only in first semester
all year practicum

Prerequisites

Successful completion of EDF6223 or its equivalent. A major, post-Year 12 or its recognised equivalent, in a language other than English and a recognised initial teaching qualification.