Interactions in Languages Education

Course aim

To reflect on the nature and purpose of interactions in teaching and learning languages. We will explore how teachers can use interaction to facilitate learning, foster target language use, facilitate dialogue about language and learning, and in monitoring assessing language in the classroom.

Course content

Selection, design and critique of tasks; interactions to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing; interaction between language and culture; interaction between language and content; analysing and adapting resources; interactions to mediate learning; catering for learner differences; interactions in classroom oriented assessment.

Textbook(s)

Scarino, A. & Liddicoat A 2009, teaching and learning Languages, A Guide Curriculum Corporation, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 4168	Second Language Learning

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 9 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 9 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical review, Lesson plan , Resource analysis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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