TESOL Prof Prac:Supervised Teaching

Subject EDUC90050 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Year Long, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: Successful completion of 22 days of supervised school practicum (100 per cent)
Total Time Commitment: Not available

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

100 per cent attendance is compulsory

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Subject Overview:	Students undertake 22 days supervised teaching practice and observation in an appropriate TESOL setting. Teaching practice incorporates appropriate presentation and practice of the target language, both spoken and written; the design, implementation and evaluation of lessons and units of work for students at a variety of language levels, the adaptation of existing materials and development of original work to meet student needs and interests; the assessment and reporting of students' language development; the establishment of collaborative relationships with other staff members and the wider school community and self-reflection and critical evaluation of one's own practice.
Objectives:	Not available
Assessment:	Successful completion of 22 days of supervised school practicum (100 per cent)
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On completion of this subject students should be able to: Provide a reliable model of the target language, both spoken and written, and use this in ways appropriate to the classroom and to students' level of proficiency; Plan, implement and evaluate appropriate lessons with little or no guidance; Adapt existing materials and develop original work to meet student needs and interests; Evaluate and assist in the development of appropriate specialist programs, including needs analysis, syllabus design, program organization and evaluation; Monitor, document and report on students' language development; Monitor, describe and critically evaluate their own teaching; Interact with colleagues and learn how to act as a specialist resource person within the wider school community. Generic Skills On completion of this subject students should be able to: Articulate their knowledge and understanding of TESOL methodology by using it in actual teaching situations; Develop an understanding of the significance and value to the wider community of their knowledge about TESOL.
Links to further information:	www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au
Notes:	This subject is a requirement for local students who intend to teach in Australian schools. International students must enrol in the alternative subject 483-642 Professional Practice: TESOL (International) unless given permission by the Course Co-ordinator to undertake 483-830 Professional Practice: TESOL instead. All enrolling students must the School Experience and Professional Practice Unit by the end of the first week of the Semester to discuss placement.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Education (Primary) Master of T.E.S.O.L.(Stream 150A) Coursework and Thesis A Master of T.E.S.O.L.(Stream 150B)Coursework Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (TESOL) Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL)

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