Learning Area LOTE 2

Subject EDUC90454 (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:

Semester 2, 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

Parkville, On Campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours
Total Time Commitment: 125 hours total commitment
Prerequisites: You must have successfully completed the following subject/s prior to enrolling in this subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Coordinator

Dr Russell Cross

Contact

Education Student Centre
Subject Overview: Drawing on research of the diversity of secondary students’ learning needs and effective assessment, teacher candidates will explore how to personalise the learning experience of each student within this discipline area. Particular emphasis will be on curriculum design and assessment procedures, and the close examination of some particular issues in modern languages education. Teacher candidates will be introduced to key Victorian and national curriculum and assessment documents and will examine in depth the implications of these for the teaching of their language(s) and the assessment and reporting of learner development at all levels. Specific issues targeted for close study include transition from primary, designing classes for mixed proficiency levels, and successfully relating with real-life users of the language: locally, on the Internet, and in country.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will be able to:

  • Personalise learning for each student in this curriculum area
  • Design curricula and plan complex sequences of lessons for more than one level of language proficiency to work together usefully to the standards set for Victoria;
  • Scaffold learning over a series of lessons so as to target a variety of aspects of language proficiency which can then be integrated into a coherent, comprehensive whole;
  • Introduce target language country and society to learners sensitively, and be resourceful and mature in guiding them through the challenges of dealing with difference;
  • Work in a collaborative environment where reflection on the group's activities, processes and goals forms an integral part of the learning.
Assessment:

There are 2 assessment tasks:

  • Reflective essay (2000 words) due mid semester (50%)
  • Issues paper (2000 words) due end of semester (50%)
Prescribed Texts: Collection of readings.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Teacher candidates in this subject will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:
  • Establish their practice on the basis of research evidence about curriculum design and assessment procedures;
  • Develop their skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation, so as to work collaboratively with colleagues in the design of interdisciplinary topics;
  • Have a clear personal and social values base.

Related Course(s): Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)

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