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4318 (v.3) Ed 488 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - LOTE
Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.5 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 4308 (v.3) Ed 478 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - LOTE
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Syllabus: | Learning experiences to meet aims, organising and structuring of learning experiences, media and strategies which might be used, evaluation of the effectiveness of the experiences. Each of these aspects are examined in relation to the needs of pupils with different abilities, backgrounds, interests and enthusiasms. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an understanding of the place of teaching and learning languages at the upper secondary schools level in the Australian context. Developed programmes or work or course outlines in the four macro-skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, based on appropriate content and subject matter from upper school syllabus. Displayed an awareness of the balance of the four macro-skills for the various levels of learners and developed appropriate programmes of work. Appraised existing resources, devised their own resources and adapted authentic and other materials to facilitate student learning. An understanding of the role of the Curriculum Council of Western Australia in Year 11 and 12 courses. Designed and implemented an assessment plan and developed assessment tasks to measure a variety of objectives. An awareness of language networks, support services and Curriculum Council guidelines for syllabus implementation and evaluation. Applied their knowledge to their specific LOTE to all the above areas. |
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: | Blenkin, Geva. and Kelly, A.V. (1987), The primary curriculum: a process approach to curriculum planning (second edition). New York, Harper and Row. Clyne, M. (1986), An early start. Melbourne, River Seine Publications. Hadfield, J. (1984), Elementarycommunication games. New York, Nelson. Harmer, Jeremy. (1987), Teaching and learning grammar. London, Longman. Heaton, J.B. (1990), Classroom testing. London, Longman. Jenkins, H. (1986), Learning languages in Western Australian primary schools. Perth, WAMEAC. McLean, B. (1982), Languages other than English in the primary schools. Six case studies. Canberra, Commonwealth Schools Commission. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Participation 10%, Year 11 course outline 30%, Year 11 listening/reading comprehension 60%. 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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