Year
2017
Units
4.5
Contact
7 x 2-hour workshops per semester
5 x 2-hour supervised studies per semester
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
1 ^ ESOL8001 - Second Language Learning and Teaching
2 ESOL8701 - Second Language Classroom Research 1
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of ESOL2004, ESOL8004 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignment(s)
Topic description
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • develop critical analysis of the approaches that inform classroom methodology

  • investigate and analyse creative planning of classroom learning experiences

  • examine the synthesis between learner motivation and successful learning outcomes

  • develop skills for the critical analysis of methodologies as used in TESOL

  • promote a reflective approach to practice
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • demonstrate mastery in planning and implementing strategies for successful language learning, and the evaluation of their effectiveness

  • investigate and analyse issues relating to positive classroom experiences, and apply different theories and practices to facilitate learning

  • evaluate established methodologies of classroom practice, and apply them to the design of their own classroom practice