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Language Teaching Methodologies
Postgraduate | CUR-EDML501 | 2022
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Survey the historical and current approaches for language teaching. Interpret second language learning theories and lesson materials that take into account the culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds of learners
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Language Teaching Methodologies
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- evaluate lesson materials and language teaching approaches that take into account the culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds of language learners
- interpret second language learning theories related to language teaching approaches
- design optimal learning activities that engage learners through integrating content, language and culture
- incorporate key methodological principles associated with the various teaching approaches into a workplace resource.
- The role of a language teachers
- My teaching philosophy
- Principles of language teaching and SLA theories
- Language teaching methods: history, influences and common practices
- Classroom assessment techniques and applications
- Lesson planning for the language teaching context
- Developing a language teaching toolkit
- Building teacher identity through reflective practice and professional engagement
This subject explores the theoretical underpinnings and applications of language teaching, including the interplay between first and second language learning. Students will learn about the historical and current trends in language teaching approaches from across TESOL, foreign language pedagogy, and applied linguistics. Students will critically evaluate the pedagogical implications of these approaches, including on multilingual populations. As the subject progresses, students can select a learning pathway (a focus on children, adolescents, adults) that aligns with their professional learning goals. Students will create a workplace resource for their chosen context based on their learning about language teaching principles.
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- Critical literature review (40%)
- Workplace resource (60%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-APL-MAS-2022 - Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
Elective
- CUR-MED-MAS-2022 - Master of Education
- OUA-PSU-GCE-2022 - Postgraduate Single Subjects
- UNE-PRO-GCE-2022 - Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
CUR-EDML501C (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateCUR-APL-MAS
PostgraduateCUR-MED-MAS
PostgraduateOUA-PSU-GCE
PostgraduateUNE-PRO-GCE