EDUC6251

Information Technology and ESL/EFL Teaching

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011

This course develops students' understanding of the theory about Computer Assisted Language learning (CALL) and its application in ESL/EFL classrooms. Topics include the basic theoretical foundation for CALL, the existing practice in language teaching in Australia and overseas, the current research finding and new trends in the use information technology in language teaching and learning. The changing roles of ESL/EFL teachers in technological environment of education will also be discussed.

Objectives

This course provides students with the opportunity to:
1. understand the foundations and key concepts of Computer Assisted Language Learning;
2. develop and evaluate CALL application including multimedia materials and internet tools; and
3. design ESL/EFL courses by integrating information technology and curriculum materials to meet learners' needs.

Content

The following list indicates indicative course content:
Fundamental concepts of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
The impact of using information technology in school language curriculum
Research on CALL in relation to ESL/EFL teaching and learning
On-line ESL/EFL teaching in a multi-cultural environment and the roles of ESL/EFL teachers

Replacing Course(s)

EDUC6122 Language Testing in TESOL

Transition

Students planning to enrol in EDUC6122 will be contacted and recommended to enrol in this new course instead.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
Distance Learning : Paper Based
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Assessment Item 1 This task will check students' knowledge of the basic concepts of CALL.
Other: (please specify)	Assessment Item 3 Creative Product This final task will assess the overall learning outcome of this course. The students will be asked to develop an ESL/EFL teaching program which integrates the application of information technology and curriculum materials used in the schools or universities in their own countries.
Presentations - Individual	Assessment Item 2 This task will exam the application skills of using information technology in ESL/EFL teaching. Students will be asked to demonstrate their selected computer software or website and to make an evaluation on the selected resource.

Contact Hours

Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables