Second Language Teaching Methodology

Subject EDUC90048 (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:

March, 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

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
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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: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment: 5120 hours
Prerequisites: None
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: A study of the nature of the Second Language Teaching methodology and curriculum design and evaluation in both child and adult second language learning contexts. Topics include the socio-cultural context of second language teaching, including educational, cultural, historical and intergroup issues; different approaches to second language learning and teaching, needs analysis, curriculum design, the planning and evaluation of units of work, strategies, techniques and resources for learning and teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing; assessment and reporting; the design, implementation and evaluation of second language programs, including bilingual programs; and the role of the second language teacher in the workplace and wider educational community.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Identify the principles and approaches to teaching and learning as a second language
  • Understand and apply current second language teaching methodologies;
  • Apply strategies for recognising students requiring second language teaching tuition and analyse their learning needs;
  • Demonstrate competence in the development of units of work and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Assessment: Assignments totalling 4,000 words (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:
  • Evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in second language teaching methodology and curriculum design;
  • Articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
  • Develop an understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community.
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Master of Modern Languages in Education (Stream 150B) Coursework
Master of Modern Languages in Education(Stream 150A)Coursework & ThesisA
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 Certificate in Educational Studies(Modern Languages Educat)
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL)

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