Language Program Evaluation

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Using an argument-based approach, the aim of this subject is to learn developmental language program evaluation. The practice of program evaluation will be situated in several language education contexts with an emphasis on English as an Additional Language. Blended language programs, or those that seek to integrate technologies in face-to-face classrooms, is a focus of collaborative action research in data gathering. Topics will include argumentation, ethical considerations, working with key evaluation stakeholders, and the use and dissemination of evaluation outcomes.

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

• gain an understanding of the major concepts and issues in program evaluation with an emphasis on the language programs in particular
• identify major debates and trends in language program evaluation
• gain experience in using collaborative action research approaches for developmental language program evaluation.

• A 2000 word written class paper to be presented during the semester [40%]
• A 3000 word essay due at the end of semester [60%]

Materials prepared by the School

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

• have developed critical thinking and professional communication skills;
• be able to communicate and disseminate the outcomes of a collaborative project;
• understand the ethical and professional dimensions of work in language programs.

Subject offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.