Critical Reflection on TESOL Practice

Course aim

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

Course content

Students will observe, reflect on, critically evaluate and design an Inquiry Question on the teaching and learning practice within a specific context. Students will closely examine the teaching practices, classroom dynamics; gather meaningful information, formulate a focused question for further investigation and conduct a literature review. Students will adopt a systematic approach to identify strengths and aspects that can be improved in a lesson; essential for effective teaching, learning and continuous improvement.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5199	TESOL Approaches and Strategies

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 13 weeks
Practicum (optional, either practicum or negotiated inquiry)	60 hours x N/A
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Workshop	3 hours x 5 days
Practicum (optional, either practicum or negotiated inquiry)	60 hours x N/A
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS
Workshop	3 hours x 5 days
Practicum (optional, either practicum or negotiated inquiry)	601 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

Report

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

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.