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 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs (EDF4610 or EDF5610) and (EDF4611 or EDF5611) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5630
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF5630
1 unit list EDF5630 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Workshop activities (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Annotated lesson plan (2400 words or equivalent)60%
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:
Semester 1 offering
- 24 hours of scheduled learning usually delivered on campus via weekly/regularly directed learning activities; and
- the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Semester 2 offering
- 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 12 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
OR - 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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Anna Filipi
- Dr Dat Bao
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Anna Filipi
- Dr Dat Bao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5630?
You need (EDF4610 or EDF5610) and (EDF4611 or EDF5611) before you enrol.
What can I take after EDF5630?
EDF5630 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5643.
When is EDF5630 offered?
In 2023, 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.