EDF5630 Pedagogy in TESOL
Faculty of Education
EDF5630 Pedagogy in TESOL is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5610 and EDF5611 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5630
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5630
4 units list EDF5630 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite
Must be enrolled in D6005 Master of TESOL
Overview
This unit focuses on the development of pedagogy and monitoring of learning in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). It addresses the practical aspects of teaching and learning as informed by current theories of second language acquisition. It highlights the social nature of language use; that learning occurs through interaction and introduces you to a range of communicative approaches to teaching, learning, and planning for teaching in various TESOL contexts. This includes a focus on the integration of listening, speaking, reading, viewing and writing, explicit attention to English grammar and vocabulary, an exploration of technology to support learning and a focus on how to provide learning experiences that broaden intercultural knowledge.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Annotated lesson plan (1600 words or equivalent)Written40%
- Critical essay (2400 words or equivalent)Written60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse and synthesise the concepts and pedagogical implications of communicative competence and of learning as a social practice in a range of contexts
- 2
critically reflect on the differing language learning needs of adults and children
- 3
interpret and apply techniques and strategies which integrate the macro-skills and focus on meaning as well as grammatical form
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
- a total of 24 hours of scheduled learning. These will typically include 18-24 hours of on-campus regular directed learning activities, with any remaining hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities and self-directed/independent study
OR - a total of 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^
^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Dat Bao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5630?
You need EDF5610 and EDF5611 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after EDF5630?
EDF5630 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including EDF5643, EDF5697, EDF5698 and EDF5717. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is EDF5630 offered?
In 2027, EDF5630 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5630?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5630 have an exam?
No. EDF5630 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.