| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | TESOL Methodology, Language Teaching and Technology |
| Unit ID: | EDMST6114 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 070115 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit introduces students to methodologies and theories for English language teaching in the TESOL context. Students will explore current and well-researched TESOL methodologies and practices addressing teaching the macro skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as micro skills such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and spelling. Students will also examine the implications of socio-cultural influences facing learners. Contemporary theories of TESOL pedagogy will be taught and the findings from technology assisted language research/CALL will be covered in depth. Students will become familiar with current research relating to language teaching and technology from applied linguistics, corpus linguistics and computer assisted language learning. The unit also explores disciplinary language, English for Academic Purposes and English for specific and academic purposes.
Furthermore, students will explore how computer technology can support language teaching and research. Students will learn how to conduct computer-aided analysis of vocabulary and grammar and how to use this information to plan and implement curriculum. Students will learn to use a range of user-friendly applications to measure language proficiency and understand the English language needs of learners. Consideration for appropriate forms of assessment for ESL learners, and how technology can be used to inform assessment will also be covered. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | |  | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Apply the affordances of technology for analysing vocabulary, grammar and discourse in the TESOL classroom |
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| K2. | Examine the main theories of vocabulary and their relationship to computer-aided analysis |
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| K3. | Become familiar with tools commonly used for language teaching and research |
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| K4. | Evaluate language learning apps and curriculum materials drawing on current research |
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| K5. | Recognise and understand the key theories of teaching English as a second language |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Use a range of technologies to conduct language research and support teaching |
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| S2. | Identify language learning outcomes based on computer-assisted analyses of students’ needs. |
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| S3. | Critically evaluate apps for language learning based on current research |
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| S4. | Analyse and evaluate TESOL methodologies and practices |
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| S5. | Implement TESOL methodologies using evidence-based research |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Use technology to support language development |
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| A2. | Produce pedagogical materials using technology |
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| A3. | Apply the skills and knowledge of Corpus Linguistics and Computer Assisted Language Learning to curriculum design and evaluation |
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| A4. | Synthesise and apply TESOL methodologies and practice |
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| A5. | Articulate understanding of appropriate strategies and interventions to facilitate language learning |
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| Unit Content: |
The unit will cover the following topics: Topics may include: 1. Key TESOL methodologies and practice 2. Assessment for ESL learners 3. The application of technology to English language pedagogy 4. Apps and tools for language teaching and research 5. Corpus Linguistics and Computer Assisted Language Learning 6. Vocabulary, English for Specific Purposes, English for Academic Purposes |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K2, K3, K4, K5, S2, S3, S4, A4, A5 | Research Topic Presentation | Present the research topic for confirmation | 10-20% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, S2, A1, A2, A3 | Research paper: English language teaching and/or language teaching technology | Research essay task | 40-50% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S5, A1, A4, A5 | Lesson plan and rationale implementing a relevant TESOL methodology, and justifying pedagogical choices. | Lesson plan and rationale | 40-50% |
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