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EDF5155 - Languages education in the secondary years A

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Education

Coordinator(s)

Dr Maria Gindidis

Offered

Clayton

First semester 2016 (Day)

Notes

This unit is part A of a two-part unit and must be taken in conjunction with part B (EDF5156).

Synopsis

This unit involves pre-service students in close examination of current research on first and second language theories linked to principles of optimal classroom pedagogy. Through an examination of global, national and Victorian policies, curriculum, assessment frameworks and relevant research literature, students critically reflect on how these impact on decisions at the school and classroom levels related to the teaching and learning of languages. Students work collaboratively and independently to also explore intercultural contexts as they are realised through interaction with a range of spoken and written texts. Drawing on literature and research studies students review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise their knowledge and skills as they work towards advancing their capacities in this field.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical, philosophical, curriculum and pedagogical foundations of languages education
analyse relevant research and competing policy discourses associated with different applied linguistics perspectives on languages education
demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding to curriculum and lesson planning
enact and adjust as appropriate a variety of teaching strategies and practices that meet the needs of a diverse range of student learners, in a variety of settings and curriculum contexts
critically evaluate different languages methodologies and programs and models
engage in critical explorations and reviews of research and materials for the teaching and learning of languages.

Assessment

Curriculum research case study project (2000 words, 50%)
Languages micro-teaching and reflective portfolio (2000 words, 50%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

2-3 contact hours per week

(b.) Additional requirements

independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Maria Gindidis

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Primary and secondary education
Secondary education

Prerequisites

36 credit points (with at least 12 points at each of levels two and three) of study in a language, which requires as a prerequisite successful completion of Year 12 studies in the language. Native speakers of the language must seek a statement of equivalence from an Australian university to verify that their knowledge and competence in the language meets the standard of a post Year 12 study in the language (refer to course adviser for more information).