EDF5638 Linguistically informed teaching
Faculty of Education
EDF5638 Linguistically informed teaching is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs (EDF5610 or EDF4610) and (EDF4611 or EDF5611) and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5638
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5638
2 units list EDF5638 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit will explore the relationship between language, context and teaching through the use of Systemic Functional Linguistics. In particular, the unit will examine the functions of language used in teaching resources and explore the grammatical resources that help shape language meanings. You will engage with approaches and models of language use and participate in hands-on activities in text selection and analysis. Through the unit, you will be able to describe, analyse and interpret language functions in a variety of different contexts, which will inform your teaching and learning practices. Equipped with an understanding of linguistics (from the word to text level) and skills in text analysis, in this unit you will be able to design lessons and teaching resources that allow for learning through language and justify your pedagogical decision making.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Text analysis (2400 words or equivalent)Written60%
- Annotated classroom activities (1600 words or equivalent)Written40%
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
develop specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice and further learning as English language teachers
- 2
demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of language in context and language pedagogy in context
- 3
synthesise and critically reflect on approaches and models of language use in context
- 4
analyse texts using a systemic functional linguistic approach
- 5
apply the systemic functional linguistic approach to text analysis to inform teaching and learning practices
- 6
demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner in selecting and analysing texts and making pedagogical decisions.
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 Marianne Turner
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Marianne Turner
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5638?
You need (EDF5610 or EDF4610) and (EDF4611 or EDF5611) before you enrol.
What can I take after EDF5638?
EDF5638 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EDF5697 and EDF5698. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is EDF5638 offered?
In 2026, EDF5638 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5638?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5638 have an exam?
No. EDF5638 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.