Developing Languages Programs

Course aim

To develop preservice teachers' capacities in planning programs in either the context of Language Education or TESOL which are based on a sound analysis and evaluation of the information of the designated context and which include the application of a range of methods and technologies appropriate for the target context.

Course content

Preservice teachers will develop knowledge to undertake curriculum design, long and short-term planning on the basis of a sound analysis of the relationship between policy and curriculum. They will select, adapt and create resources, and design learner assessment and program evaluation to address the needs identified in the target language teaching context of languages program development in either Languages Education or TESOL.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.