EDF5697 Professional practice for Teachers of TESOL A
Faculty of Education
EDF5697 Professional practice for Teachers of TESOL A 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 EDF5629, EDF5630, EDF5631, EDF5634, EDF5638, EDF5639, EDF5643 and EDF5644 and unlocks 1 unit.
- 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 EDF5697
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- EDF5629Critical issues in English language learning and teachingNo reviews yet
- EDF5630Pedagogy in TESOLNo reviews yet
- EDF5631Bi/multilingual educationNo reviews yet
- EDF5634Language, technology and learningNo reviews yet
- EDF5638Linguistically informed teachingNo reviews yet
- EDF5639Integrating language and content in content-based programsNo reviews yet
- EDF5643Language assessment and testingNo reviews yet
- EDF5644Curriculum design and innovation in TESOL contextsNo reviews yet
After EDF5697
1 unit list EDF5697 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in D6005 Master of TESOL
Overview
This unit affirms and builds on professional knowledge and theories of pedagogy to develop and upgrade the skills needed to function as effective teachers of TESOL in a variety of contexts. You will be developing topic-based activities that critically explore effective classroom interaction, multimodal technologies and resources, reflective practices and teacher competencies, planning for learning, and teacher collaboration. You will demonstrate these skills by conducting a needs analysis, developing and implementing plans for learning, and evaluating your ability to work collaboratively and autonomously in meeting EAL/EFL learners’ needs.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- A planning and reflection task (1600 words or equivalent)Written40%
- A learning intervention project (2400 words or equivalent)Project60%
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
critically reflect on knowledge acquired about how the English language works as a linguistic system, and practise and develop effective techniques to teach it to learners
- 2
practise and analyse student-centred techniques that lead your learners to notice language, cultural practices, content and cognitive strategies for them to become more self-regulated learners
- 3
practise and provide reflective and feedback practices to learners and peers
- 4
develop effective skills in using a range of digital tools for teaching English, and reflect on how ICT and AI can facilitate both teaching and learning in your context
- 5
become familiar with ELT teacher standards, and show understanding of diverse students’ needs
- 6
apply knowledge and skills to develop competencies in demonstrating autonomy in conducting needs analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of an intervention teaching plan developed in collaboration with your peers for a real learner.
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
- Associate Professor Kim Dang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5697?
You need EDF5629, EDF5630, EDF5631, EDF5634, EDF5638, EDF5639, EDF5643 and EDF5644 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after EDF5697?
EDF5697 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5717.
When is EDF5697 offered?
In 2027, EDF5697 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5697?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5697 have an exam?
No. EDF5697 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.