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APPL6010 – Planning and Programming in TESOL
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Agnes Bodis
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to GradCertTESOL or MAppLingTESOL or MTransInterMAppLingTESOL
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Planning and Programming in TESOL covers the essential aspects of lesson and program planning in a variety of second language learning and teaching contexts. Areas covered include the variety of contexts in which TESOL is practiced, historical and current methods and approaches to language teaching, syllabus design, frameworks for planning language lessons and principles for programming, and testing and assessment practices in TESOL.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Analyse and critically evaluate features of teaching and learning contexts
- ULO2: Describe key theoretical underpinning of major methods and approaches to language teaching as applied in learning and teaching contexts.
- ULO3: Demonstrate competence in applying key pedagogical and ELT principles in the construction of an ESL lesson plan and/or a unit of work.
- ULO4: Demonstrate understandings of key language testing and assessment procedures
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Review of Teaching Context | 20% | No | Week 5 |
| Lesson Plan with Essay | 35% | No | Week 9 |
| Unit of Work with Essay | 45% | No | Week 13 |
Review of Teaching Context
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 20%
Research a specific English language teaching context in Australia or overseas, providing a 1000-word critical review of its key features.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and critically evaluate features of teaching and learning contexts
- Describe key theoretical underpinning of major methods and approaches to language teaching as applied in learning and teaching contexts.
Lesson Plan with Essay
Assessment Type 1: Lesson plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 35%
Prepare a detailed plan for a 2-hour skills-based lesson (the lesson aims are to practice specific skills) for a specific group of learners. Make sure it has all four skills integrated. Write a 1200-word essay outlining the rationale for your decisions (based on the reading content of the unit) and explaining how the lesson’s features will support the students’ language learning.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and critically evaluate features of teaching and learning contexts
- Describe key theoretical underpinning of major methods and approaches to language teaching as applied in learning and teaching contexts.
- Demonstrate competence in applying key pedagogical and ELT principles in the construction of an ESL lesson plan and/or a unit of work.
- Demonstrate understandings of key language testing and assessment procedures
Unit of Work with Essay
Assessment Type 1: Learning plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 45%
Create a unit of work (between 5 to 12 hours) including 1 grammar-based sample lesson plan. Write a 1500-word essay outlining the rationale for your decisions (based on the reading content of the unit) and explaining how the features of the unit and sample lesson will support the students’ language learning.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and critically evaluate features of teaching and learning contexts
- Describe key theoretical underpinning of major methods and approaches to language teaching as applied in learning and teaching contexts.
- Demonstrate competence in applying key pedagogical and ELT principles in the construction of an ESL lesson plan and/or a unit of work.
- Demonstrate understandings of key language testing and assessment procedures
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The delivery of this unit is online through scheduled Zoom sessions. The sessions are interactive. Students are expected to have watched the pre-recorded videos, read the set readings and covered other set materials before the class. Students are required to actively participate in class. Students are also expected to do independent research using the library resources, and to search, select and analyse texts used in ESL contexts.
Resources are available through the iLearn website for this unit. Technologies used include video, Zoom, Echo360 and other online resources.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
All assessment tasks must be attempted in order to pass the unit.
Requesting an extension to assignment due date
On occasion, you may be in a situation when you aren't able to submit an assessment task on time. Extensions are only given in special circumstances, by completing a Special Consideration request. For more information on Special Consideration, see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Late submission of assignments
If you haven't been approved for an extension and you submit your assessment task late, penalties are applied. You should consult your unit convenor if you are in this position. Late submissions will receive a 5% per day penalty. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. Weekends and public holidays are included.
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook