4308 (v.3) Ed 478 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - LOTE

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

1.5

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The subject area - basic principles, concepts and procedures. Which have been used in curriculum materials currently available. Aims and objectives - practice in the selection and writing of objectives appropriate to different groups of students. Structure and organisation - practice in developing learning sequences in the subject area. Materials and media - principles for selecting materials and media. Evaluation - difference between evaluation of student progress and of the course. Techniques for evaluating progress in the subject and in the classroom. Provision for evaluation in current curriculum materials and guides.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated an understanding of LOTE methodologies past and present and critically appraised the various approaches. An understanding of their own language learning background, with particular focus on effective teaching and learning strategies. An understanding of contemporary theories of language acquisition, showing an awareness of the process of child language acquisition and to apply this knowledge to evaluate current approaches to LOTE teaching and learning. Become familiar with a range of syllabi and resources available nationally and their relationship to the ALL Guidelines and Outcomes focussed Education and critically appraise these. Demonstrated competence in the selection and writing of objectives appropriate to different age groups and abilities of students. The ability to design and implement learning sequences appropriate to different groups of students. The ability to develop a range of purposeful classroom activities for the development of communicative competence and integrate the skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing and viewing. Become familiar with techniques for evaluating students' skills in LOTE.

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:

Allwright, D. and Bailey, D. (1991), Focus on the Language Classroom. Cambridge University Press. Babel, Journal of the AFMLTA. Computer-based technologies in the languages key learning area: enhancing student learning. (1997), New South Wales Department of Education and Training. Curriculum Support Directorate. Curriculum, assessment and reporting: policy and guidelines. (1998), Education department of Western Australia. Curriculum Framework: for kindergarten to year 12 education in Western Australia. (1998). Curriculum council.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Participation10%, S.A.C. Package 45%, Unit of work (collaborative workshop) 45%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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