Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Philip Chappell
Contact via philip.chappell@mq.edu.au
C5A 574
Tuesdays 5:30
Unit Convenor
Heather Jackson
Contact via heather.jackson@mq.edu.au
C5A 538
Wednesdays/Fridays
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to PGCertTESOL
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit covers the key areas of language teaching methodology. Learners gain an appreciation of the variety of language teaching and learning contexts, and are introduced to methods of analysing and interpreting those contexts. It explores a range of approaches to language teaching, focusing on integrating language knowledge and skills into language learning activities. Learners are introduced to the principles of planning activities and lessons, teaching the language macro-skills, evaluating materials, teaching knowledge about language, and language assessment.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Evaluating ELT Materials | 25% | end week 6 |
Materials Design | 30% | week 8 |
Lesson Plans + Essay | 45% | week 13 |
Due: end week 6
Weighting: 25%
Due: week 8
Weighting: 30%
Due: week 13
Weighting: 45%
The delivery of this unit is by a weekly, 3-hour meeting on campus. The delivery format is a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars. Students are expected to have read the assigned articles and book chapters before the meeting, and to actively participate in meetings.
Resources are largely available through the iLearn website for this unit. Technologies used include video, e-resources, and e-book chapters. Students are also expected to do independent research using the library respurces, and to search, select and analyse authentic texts from real world media
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
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Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
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Assessment tasks are submitted electronically through the iLearn website. Due dates for submission are final and requests for extensions will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.