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305981 (v.2) Ed 450 - Curriculum and Instruction SII- Teaching English as a Second Language SII
Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.5 |
Practical: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A focus on theories of language acquisition and learning styles. Approaches and methods in language teaching, looking at listening, reading and speaking and writing, at grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Familiarity with teaching materials, resources and lesson planning will be gained. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will have - Shown awareness of learners cultural differences and similarities. Evaluated materials in terms of suitability to learners. Provided their learners with strategies for learning English as a second language. Structured a classroom environment which maximises the learning potential of their learners. Demonstrated an understanding of the way the English language is described linguistically - its morphology, syntax, semantics and phonology. Identified the principles behind the main language syllabus types and incorporate these principles into lesson design. Analysed discourse for teaching purposes. An awareness of different learner styles and strategies. Provided learners with meaningful practice in listening,reading and speaking skills. An understanding of the application of language acquisition theory to their teaching. Provided learners with meaningful practice in listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bolinger, D.and Sears, D. (1981), Aspects of Language. New York, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Carter, R. and Nunan, D. (2001), The Cambridge Guide to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Crystal, D. (1997), The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Language. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., Collins, P. and Blaire, D. (1990), An Introduction to Language. Sydney, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Harmer, J. (1998), How to Teach English. London. Longman. McCarthy, M. (1991), Discourse analysis for Teachers. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Scrivener, J. (1994), Learning Teaching. Oxford, Macmillan Heinemann. Swan, M. (1980), Practical English Usage. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Swan, M., Smith, B., (1987), Learner English, Cambridge, CUP. Ur, P., (1996), A Course in Language Teaching, Cambridge, CUP. |
Unit Texts: | Harmer, J. (2001), The Practice of English Language Teaching. London, Longman. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assessment 1 - presentation 40%, Assessment 2 - Materials development and lesson planning 30%, Participation 10%, Tests of language awareness (2) 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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