Critically Reflective Practice in TESOL

Course aim

To develop a specialist identity as a teacher, and the capacity to theorize about TESOL practice in critical and systematic ways.

Course content

Curriculum and curriculum contexts; context analysis; social, cultural and migration influences on teaching; interpretation of TESOL curriculum policy and guidelines; curriculum evaluation; critical evaluation and adaptation of TESOL learning resources and classroom practices; learner-as-learning-resource; skills of critical reflection, communication and interpersonal relationships; practicum.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 4159	Curriculum Development for Second Language Learning
EDUC 4115	Approaches and Strategies in TESOL
EDUC 4168	Second Language Learning

Corequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
EDUC 4168	Second Language Learning
Group 2
EDUC 4159	Curriculum Development for Second Language Learning
Group 3
EDUC 4115	Approaches and Strategies in TESOL

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Self-directed study, online activities)	130 hours x over 13 weeks
External (Practicum)	60 hours x N/A

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

Assessment

EITHER Practicum Placement report including: * interim placement report * folio of teaching resources * final placement report OR Negotiated Inquiry including: * learning contract for the inquiry * Inquiry Report part 1, EITHER Reflective report on the Practicum OR Inquiry Report part 2

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.