Description
Subject Summary:Focusing on the process of teaching English as a second or other language, the unit provides students with knowledge about approaches to teaching necessary to plan, design and evaluate curricula most appropriate to the needs of different learners. Students will develop skills in action research to facilitate critical evaluation of their teaching practices as independent professionals.
Subject Learning Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. evaluate the theory and practice of effective English language teaching and curricula in Australian and
2. international contexts;
3. demonstrate skills in managing the language learning process in classroom and self-access settings;
4. critically analyse, design and adapt language teaching resources and curricula for use in a range of settings;
5. design, implement and evaluate effective syllabus and curricula, incorporating needs and equity analysis, for arrange of learner types, including adult learners; and
6. critically reflect on their own practice as language teachers.