EDF5698 Professional practice for teachers of TESOL B
Faculty of Education
EDF5698 Professional practice for teachers of TESOL B 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 3 units.
- 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 EDF5698
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 EDF5698
3 units list EDF5698 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in D6005 Master of TESOL
Overview
This unit provides the opportunity to develop professional practice and critically reflect on this practice. You will be involved in highly practical activities as you share information, resources and teaching tips, develop second language literacy and speaking activities using web tools, visual pedagogies and interactive activities, experiment with different approaches to teaching grammar, and develop skills in effective teacher talk needed for successful participation in field experience. You will demonstrate these skills by teaching and critically reflecting on your teaching. You will also explore an issue of your choice that emerges from your field experience and relates to a key concept (or key concepts) from the MTESOL course.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical review of micro-teaching (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
- Practice-based project (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
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
put into practice self and peer assessment and evaluation
- 2
show a deep and critical understanding of the relationship between theory and practice
- 3
critically reflect on TESOL and how this relates to context
- 4
apply knowledge and skills attained in the MTESOL course and frame teaching in relation to a key issue in the field of TESOL.
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 EDF5698?
You need EDF5629, EDF5630, EDF5631, EDF5634, EDF5638, EDF5639, EDF5643 and EDF5644 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after EDF5698?
EDF5698 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including EDF5709, EDF5710 and EDF5717.
When is EDF5698 offered?
In 2027, EDF5698 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5698?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5698 have an exam?
No. EDF5698 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.