Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Melissa Reed
Philip Chappell
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(APPL600 or APPL6000) and (APPL601 or APPL6010) or APPL 8001 and permission by special approval
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
APPL8200
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
With the increased diversity of contexts for English language learning, language teachers need to develop competencies in evaluating and implementing appropriate language classroom practices for different contexts. This unit encourages you to consider different language learning and teaching contexts and appropriate methodologies for those contexts. You will complete classroom observation tasks of videorecorded lessons; evaluate a series of videorecorded lessons based upon principles of TESOL methodology, including planning and programming principles; and systematically compare and contrast different approaches to second language teaching and learning - all this across a variety of language teaching and learning contexts. A final task is to develop a language teaching philosophy and a professional learning plan for implementation in future years. The unit is aimed at students looking for a practical application of TESOL methodology without undertaking a Practicum. It is not intended as a replacement for the practical experience gained on a practicum such as Practicum in TESOL. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Observation and evaluation of video recorded lessons | 30% | No | Week 11 |
Analysis of language teaching methods and approaches | 30% | No | Week 8 |
Your personal language teaching philosophy | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Discussion forum participation | 20% | No | Throughout semester. Final comments due week 12. |
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 30%
Observation of video recorded English language lessons and evaluation based on a series of questions about the lesson.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 30%
Prepare a report that identifies and describes a particular language learning and teaching context, identifies key issues that impact teaching and learning in that context, and evaluates the suitability of specific language teaching methods and approaches for that context.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Write a statement of your personal language teaching philosophy and prepare a plan for your professional learning for the next three years.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Throughout semester. Final comments due week 12.
Weighting: 20%
A series of online discussion tasks of topics that are set in particular weeks. Students are required to actively discuss each other's posts.
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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
Participation
This is a completely online unit, with no class times. Participation is through discussion in online forums and weekly activities, including video observations. Students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences of teaching and learning, theoretical ideas they have encountered throughout their course and their future context as they move through the unit.
Resources
The following core texts are required for this unit:
1) Harmer, J. (2015) The Practice of English Language Teaching. London: Pearson Longman (5th edition).
2) Scrivener, J. (2012). Classroom Management Techniques. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Other readings will be available on Leganto through the unit’s iLearn site.
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Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook