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EDST8312 – Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice
2020 – Session 1, Infrequent attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Alice Chik
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEd or MEdLead or MEChild or MTeach(Sec) or GradCertEdStud
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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 examines the psychological, pedagogical, practical, and policy foundations of bilingual education in an increasingly globalised world. It presents an overview of the types of bilingual programs and the principles of effective bilingual education including theory, research, and effective strategies. This unit offers the opportunity to participate in an international/local trip and field experience in bilingual schools. Students participating in this field experience are expected to conduct additional research on a selected topic on bilingual education and write a research paper of their findings.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Develop and apply understandings of the theoretical foundations of bilingual education.
- ULO2: Analyse and draw conclusions about the mechanisms of bilingualism and related studies.
- ULO3: Critically evaluate bilingual education models adopted in different countries.
- ULO4: Contextualise the important roles of family, school, society and culture in bilingual education.
- ULO5: Appraise curriculum design theories in strategic planning, implementation and evaluation related to bilingual education.
Assessment Tasks
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Delivery and Resources
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Students will need regular access to a computer and the Internet to complete this unit.
Weekly access to iLearn is compulsory for all students. Important assessment information will be
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guide to lecture note taking to assist your studies.
Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and external
students especially are encouraged to use this web component. Electronic links and suggested
references will be included in the Resources section.
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This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:
• Internet access: The iLearn site contains materials for this unit; it is also required for the
online submission of all Assessment Tasks, and for the use of Turnitin submission for
ALL tasks.
• Word processing, visual representations, and document formatting: You are
required to use an appropriate form of software to present your assignments.
• Uploading of assessment tasks to iLearn.
Unit Schedule
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1) Understanding the phenomenon of Bilingualism
2) Understanding the mechanism of Bilingualism
3) Reviewing the Bilingual Education Models and
4) Promoting the Bilingual Education
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- Academic Appeals Policy
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- Assessment Policy
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- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 12/02/2020 | The previous version was automatically published. This new version provides information on course delivery and schedule. |