EDUC 7420 - English Language Teaching in Practice
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 7420 Course English Language Teaching in Practice Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Blended Delivery; 2 intensive periods (4 days total) per Semester plus online work Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible EDUC 5420 Assessment Literature Review (35%), Essay (45%), Discussion Boards (20%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Kathy Watson
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to: 1 Analyse learners’ needs to plan and teach lessons 2 Critically reflect on the teaching practice of themselves and others University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 2 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All readings for this course will be made available upon enrolment.Online Learning
This course is delivered in blended mode and the LMS will be used extensively in this course for announcements, resources, and assessment. Students are expected to be actively checking the LMS course page regularly for announcements, lecture slides, general course information, assessment details, intensives preparation, additional readings and suggested links. Please ensure you access the LMS course page before the start of semester. This is your responsibility.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is delivered in blended mode, comprising of a mix of face-to face intensive and online modules. These will include lectures, in-class group work and online discussions.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
* PLEASE NOTE: This course is taught in blended intensive mode. Modules are not weeks and may be subject to change. Refer to MyUni for the start date for the course.Delivery or Engagement Mode Hours Face-to-face intensive workshops (4 full days)* 30-32 hours Online discussion 6-8 hours Assignments, reading and research (Approx 12 hours per week) 120 hours TOTAL 156 hours
**80% attendance at both intensives is required for students to participate in structured learning activities to achieve the learning outcomes for this course.Learning Activities Summary
Interactive Online Activities Module 1-2 (Interactive discussions on MyUni)
Intensive 1 Module Topic 3 A View of the Learner 4 Conducting Needs Analysis 5 Teaching Observation 1 6 Lesson Planning 1 7 Teaching Practice 1
Interactive Online Activities Module 8 (Interactive discussions on MyUni)
Intensive 2 Module Topic 9 Teaching Observation 2 10 Lesson Planning 2 11 Teaching Practice 2 12 Reflective Practice
* PLEASE NOTE: This course is taught in blended intensive mode. Modules are not weeks and may be subject to change. Refer to MyUni for the start date for the course.
**80% attendance at both intensives is required for students to participate in structured learning activities to achieve the learning outcomes for this course.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome 2000-word Literature Review Summative 35% 1, 2 2000-word Research Essay Summative 45% 1, 2 Discussion Forum (x4) Summative 20% 1, 2 Assessment Detail
Assignment 1 – literature review
In this assignment you will analyse learners’ needs in order to plan and teach lessons and critically reflect on teaching practice. This assignment will strengthen your knowledge of literature on the chosen topic and assist you in supporting your work. It also aims to increase your awareness of the main researchers in the areas and provides a starting point in evaluating the ideas of this research.
Assignment 2 – research essay
In this assignment you will analyse learners’ needs in order to plan and teach lessons and critically reflect on teaching practice. This assignment will demonstrate your ability to critically reflect on teaching practice, observations and feedback, making reference to learner needs, reading and research in the specific area.
Assignment 3 - online discussion forum
There are 5 discussion posts in this course, 4 are assessed (Weeks 3, 4, 8, 11). Your participation in the online discussion forums will be assessed and is weighted at 20% of your overall grade. All posts are based on a discussion point or set focus point, and often ask you to reflect on your prior experience and make connections to the topics and readings.
Submission
You must submit an assessment task in accordance with the specified deadline, format and lodgement instructions, except as provided in the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. All submissions will be via the LMS. Specific information will be provided in the Assessment instructions for each item online. Students will be required to upload all written Assignment via Internet-based plagiarism detection service turnitin on the LMS.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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