Description
Dr Yang designed this subject, which contributes to the undergraduate program in International English.Subject summary:
This unit provides students an opportunity to undertake a professional practice unit which consists of an internship in an English language teaching organisation for students of TESOL. It involves participation in the various aspects of the work of the teaching organisation, including classroom observation, service learning, supervised English language teaching practice component, and volunteer tutoring either in Australia or overseas. In-context placement experience assists TESOL students’ career development.
Subject learning outcomes:
1. identify through observation various TESOL approaches in different teaching situations
2. demonstrate an understanding of successful TESOL teaching through observation of teaching and consultation with experienced teachers regarding their practice
3. analyse and meet students’ learning needs
4. adapt for use a variety of TESOL teaching materials and resources
5. plan, deliver and evaluate TESOL teaching and learning activities; and
6. demonstrate understanding of important non-teaching elements in language teaching and learning settings such as planning, classroom management, teacher collaboration, reflection of teaching materials design.