Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Agnes Bodis
Philip Chappell
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MAppLing 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
This unit is about language teaching and learning and focuses on internal and external social factors which influence both curriculum and classroom practice. The focus of the unit moves from consideration of individuals in a teaching-learning context, through the classroom as a site of learning and generation of a unique discourse, to the influence and impact of broader social and political concerns on curriculum. Factors that bring about and impede change are examined and their impact evaluated across a spectrum of learning environments. The focus is on TESOL but teachers of other languages will also find this unit relevant to their professional practice. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Social context of teaching: description and critical analysis | 40% | No | Week 6 |
Case study | 30% | No | Week 12 |
Weekly quizzes | 30% | No | Throughout the semester |
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 40%
Describe the features of the social context of teaching. Analyse and evaluate the effects one factor on teaching and learning, and examine how this influences the current classroom practice. Length: 2000 words.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 30%
Plan and present a case study on classroom discourse/curriculum innovation/teacher cognition in a specific teaching context and reflect on its implications. Presentations are scheduled to Weeks 12 and 13.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Throughout the semester
Weighting: 30%
Weekly quizzes in 10 weeks based on the reading assigned for that week and the seminar materials in that week. Question types include both closed and open ones.
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Student who are enrolled online have the option to cover the unit materials asynchronously, by watching the recorded seminars in their own time, and synchronously, by joining the timetabled weekly seminars via Zoom. Students are expected to have read the set readings, actively participate in class and online. Students are also expected to do independent research using academic sources.
Resources are available through the iLearn website for this unit. Technologies used include video, Echo360 and other online resources.
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:
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.
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
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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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Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook