12378 (v.3) Teaching and Learning Styles 683

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

12377 (v.3) Language Analysis and Language Learning 681

Syllabus:

Contrastive learning and teaching styles with special reference to teacher-student roles in Asian and Australian societies. Practical work in course design, and materials development or case study research and an overview of the state of the art of teaching and learning styles.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Identified, compared and contrasted characteristics and theoretical underpinnings of methods and approaches used in TESOL. Assessed the appropriateness of different methods and approaches for different learners. Demonstrated an understanding of second language acquisition theory and its application to TESOL. Demonstrated and understanding of the major issues in the field of TESOL and the implications for classroom teaching. Demonstrated an understanding of the different learning styles and strategies of the second language learner and their effects on learning outcomes.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Anivan, S. (1990), Language Teaching Methodology for the Nineties. RELC. 407. Barasch, R. and James, C. (1994), Beyond the Monitor Model. Heinle and Heinle. 418.007 Candlin, C.N. and Mercer, N. (eds.) (2001), English Language Teaching in its Social Context. London, Routledge. Celce-Muria, M. (1991), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (second edition). Heinle and Heinle. 428.007. Hall, D.R. and Hewings, A. (eds.) (2001), Innovation in English Language Teaching. London, Routledge. Long, M. and Richards, J. (1987), Methodology in TESOL. Newbury House. 428.007. O'Malley, J. and Chamot, A. (1990), Learning Strategies in Second Language Acquisition. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Richards, J., Platt, J. and Weber, H. (1985), Longman Dictionary of Applied Linguistics. Harlow, Longman. 418.003. Savignon, S. (1983), Communicative Competence: Theory and Classroom Practice. Addison Wesley. 418.007. Tickoo, M. (ed.) (1987), Language Syllabuses: State of the Art. Singapore, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. LAN 418.007. Tickoo, M. (ed.) (1991), Languages and Standards: Issues, Attitudes, Case Studies. Singapore, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. LAN 420.95957.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Journal search and Report on the State of the Art in an area related to applied linguistics/language teaching 40%. Learning styles and strategies pilot investigation 40%, Oral Presentation on a topic 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y