EDUC2143
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course explores the principles of teaching and learning Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) in secondary schools. Students will consider the role and value of language education; lesson planning and programming for Stage 4/5 LOTE curriculum, and ESL across the curriculum; course and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate; the literacy and numeracy demands of languages as areas of study; strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing languages; and ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners. Attention will also be given to theories of second language acquisition.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Articulate the role and value of Language education in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum.
2. Discuss current issues and trends in teaching LOTE and ESL.
3. Develop lesson plans, programs and assessment tasks for Stage 4/5 LOTE and ESL across the curriculum.
4. Support the literacy and numeracy demands of LOTE and ESL as areas of study.
5. Differentiate the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners in the Languages classroom.
6. Use a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing LOTE and ESL.
7. Discuss theories of second language acquisition.
Content
- The principles and practices of teaching and learning LOTE and ESL in secondary schools.
- The role and value of Languages education in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum.
- Lesson planning and programming for Stage 4/5 LOTE and ESL across the curriculum.
- Course and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate for Languages.
- The literacy and numeracy demands of LOTE and ESL as areas of study.
- Strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing LOTE and ESL.
- Differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners in the Languages classroom.
- Theories of second language acquisition.
Requisites
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the teacher education admission milestone of successful completion of
- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or
- 80 units of UoN courses or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways
Teacher Education Milestone
Assumed knowledge
EDUC1101
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Essay/Written Assignment
Project: Unit Plan and Assessment Design
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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