EDUC6025
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Develops understanding of curriculum theories and its application in ESL/EFL Syllabus design and ESL/EFL program writing in schools and universities. The pedagogic principles and practices of ESL/EFL teaching will be discussed in relation to curriculum development. It also aims to develop students' understanding of the importance of curriculum innovation in accordance with the global, national and local educational contexts in the 21st century.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand and analyse key concepts of curriculum theory and its application;
2. Apply core knowledge to ESL/EFL syllabus design and ESL/EFL program writing;
3. Critically evaluate pedagogical approaches to teaching ESL/EFL;
4. Design and develop materials and resources to support TESOL;
5. Discuss and synthesize new directions of teaching English as an international language.
Content
- Key concepts of curriculum theory and its application;
- ESL/EFL syllabus design and ESL/EFL program writing;
- Pedagogical approaches to teaching ESL/EFL;
- Materials and resources to support TESOL; and
- New directions of teaching English as an international language.
Requisite
Course Replacement:
You cannot enrol if you have successfully completed any of the following course(s):
EDUC6888
EDUC6889
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Essays/Written Assignments (report of a case study)
Written Assignment: Essays/Written Assignments
Written Assignment: Essays/Written Assignments (A teaching program)
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC6025 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 304.8 KB)
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