EDF5156 Languages education in the secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5156 Languages education in the secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5156
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5156
1 unit list EDF5156 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite
Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit builds on EDF5155 (Languages education in the secondary years A). It extends your knowledge, understandings and skills in languages education. You will draw on research literature to develop an understanding of learning strategies in order to build effective practices to inform your teaching in second language competencies. This unit critically examines a range of contemporary curriculum and pedagogical innovations in languages education, including the use of information and communication technology (ICT), second language literacies, critical inquiry and action research projects. Through further examination of a range of national and international languages and education policies, you will investigate and evaluate theoretical and practical links between disciplines, domains and literacies in order to better appreciate the importance of communication and how languages contribute to this educative process. Working collaboratively and independently, you will consolidate your content knowledge, develop pedagogical knowledge and skills enabling you to provide solutions to complex educational challenges in secondary schools.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Classroom practice research project (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Languages education curriculum development of a unit of work (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop, design, plan and research lessons, units of work and curriculum appropriate for senior languages education programs
- 2
consolidate your understanding of professional knowledge and professional practice in second languages education
- 3
critically analyse the the impact of contemporary second language teaching and learning issues on policy, assessment practices, curriculum and pedagogy to reflect on practice
- 4
appreciate the importance of professional learning and engagement in a changing society and education context
- 5
reflect on and evaluate your teaching experiences in languages education
- 6
critically evaluate the impact of recent curriculum and pedagogical innovations in languages education.
- 7
research critically and creatively a variety of language and intercultural context strategies appropriate to real-world and classroom second language teaching and learning.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
- on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
Scheduled activities provide an overview of the key concepts in each topic, and also the opportunity to further explore these topics and any issues raised through the readings or in class. You will have an opportunity to reflect on your own experience both as a learner of language and as teacher of language during placement, and to adapt approaches in ways that are relevant to your language.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Gary Bonar
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ruth Fielding
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5156?
EDF5156 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5156?
EDF5156 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5158.
When is EDF5156 offered?
In 2021, EDF5156 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5156?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5156 have an exam?
No. EDF5156 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.