EDUC 5421 - TESOL Methodology

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

This course focuses on practical methods of language teaching specifically the four macro skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening and the rationale behind lesson staging/scaffolding when presenting these skills. Students will be introduced to techniques for teaching vocabulary, pronunciation and form as well as learn how to design effective tasks and practice situations. It looks at strategies to check meaning and correct errors. Students are encouraged to adopt a critical and reflective approach to practice through peer teaching and develop an informed view of teaching and the learners.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 5421
Course	TESOL Methodology
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	3 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Checking Meaning Assignment 1,500 words (25%); Focus on the Learner: Part 1. 1,500 words (25%); Focus on the Learner: Part 2. 2,000 words (40%); Peer Teaching and Participation (10%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Sandra Caon-Parsons

Ms Sandra Caon-Parsons
Phone: 08 83134790
Email: sandra.caonparsons@adelaide.edu.au

Workshop Lecturer: Ms Paula Dimmell
Email: paula.dimmell@adelaide.edu.au
Campus: 115 Grenfell St

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Workshops: 3 hours per week

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Develop an understanding of historical and current TESOL Methodologies
2	Familiarise students with classroom management techniques
3	Increase students’ awareness of different types of learners
4	Enable students to select appropriate materials and activities based on lesson aims and learner needs
5	Familiarise students’ with planning different lesson types and corresponding staging
6	Introduce different types of formal and informal assessment in TESOL
7	Access resources effectively necessary to complete set tasks
8	Demonstrate self-evaluation skills through critical reflective practice
9	Interact and network effectively with peers

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Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2,4,5,6
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	3,4,6,7
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1,2,4,5,8,9
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1,2,4,5,8,9
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	4,5,6,7
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	7,8,9
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1,3,8,9
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1,3,4,6,8,9

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course is built around a series of seminars introducing how the English Language works and how this understanding can assist in learning and teaching a second language. The seminars aim to give a balance between ‘input’ and ‘practice’ with an expectation that students will actively engage with the material through small group activities and discussion. Related assignments are designed to consolidate the learning of key principles and development of skills by addressing the practical application of these concepts.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 3 hour seminar per week (x12)	36 hours
Reading per week (x12)	40 hours
Peer Teaching & preparation	5 hours
Preparation for Assignment 1	20 hours
Preparation for Assignment 2	20 hours
Preparation for Assignment 3	35 hours
	Total = 156

Learning Activities Summary

Seminars
Week 1	English Teaching Today
Week 2	Classroom management
Week 3	Introduction to TESOL Lesson Planning
Week 4	Teaching Vocabulary
Week 5	Presenting new language
Week 6	Checking meaning of new language
Week 7	Teaching Receptive Skills
Week 8	Teaching Speaking
Week 9	Teaching Writing
Week 10	Tools, Techniques and Activities
Week 11	Assessment and Testing
Week 12	Teacher Development

Specific Course Requirements

Note that attendance at seminars is compulsory

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Assessment Summary

This course follows criterion-based assessment. This means that student grades are determined by the standard of work in terms of meeting a number of criteria that represent the requirements for a particular course. In other words, work is judged according to a pre-determined standard of task completion rather than by comparing it to the work of other students undertaking the same course.
• Assignment 1: 30% 1,500words
• Assignment 2: 20% 1,000 words
• Assignment 3: 50% 2,500 words (essay)

Assessment Task	Word Count	Due Date	Weight	Learning Objectives
Assignment 1	1,500 words	Week 7	30%	1,2,3,4,5
Assignment 2	1,000 words	Week 11/12	20%	1,3,4,5,7,9
Assignment 3	2,500 words	Week 13	50%	1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Assessment Related Requirements

Students who are unable to provide justification for non-attendance will fail the course.

Assessment Detail

Assignment 1: 30%
Presenting and Checking meaning of language
Due Date: Week 7
Word Count: 1,500 total words

Assignment 2: 20%
Oral Presentation. Choose 1 skill (language or receptive) that you will focus on with your authentic text. Briefly describe your methodology, what skills you are focussing on and conduct the task with the class
Due Date: Week 10 & 11
Word Count: 1,000

Assignment 3: 50%
Skills and language development. Choose an authentic text and develop a lesson around it that focuses on a skill and a language point. A rationale of the method/approach used, as well as a rationale for each of the stages and activities is needed.
Due Date: Week 12
Word Count: 2,000

Submission

All assignments must be submitted electronically either as discussion posts or as email attachments to the lecturer by 12:00 midnight of the due date, late penalties will apply.
Please use the assignment cover sheet which can be accessed from My Uni//Assignments/Assignment Cover Sheet

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

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