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EDGU2000: Teaching English Internationally 1

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

The rapid expansion of English as a global language has led to a demand for graduates across a range of disciplines to have skills and expertise in English language teaching. This unit aims to introduce the theory and practice of teaching English both in Australia to international students and overseas. The unit is run in conjunction with the Centre for English Teaching and involves lectures by CET staff, lesson observations and practical teaching.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDGU2000
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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EDSE3043 or EDSE4512 or EDSE4514 or EDSE4511
Prerequisites
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48 credit points of units
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Benjamin Carkagis, benjamin.carkagis@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Marcella Robertson, marcella.robertson@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation group assignment Warmer (micro-teaching)
As per warmer schedule -Weeks 2-9
5% Multiple weeks 20 min delivery
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO3
Small continuous assessment Discussion Board
Weeks 1-10
5% Ongoing 8 of 10 weekly posts min 75wds each.
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO6 LO5
Skills-based evaluation group assignment Practicum (micro-teaching)
As per schedule, Weeks 8 - 10
25% Progressive Allocated sessions - 2 x 30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO3
Assignment Preliminary Reflective Observation Report
Observed lesson analysis
5% Week 05
Due date: 04 Sep 2022 at 23:59
In-class
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment Language analysis
Grammar assessment
10% Week 06
Due date: 09 Sep 2022 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment Reflective observation report on classroom teaching
Based on Class Observation
20% Week 09
Due date: 07 Oct 2022 at 23:59
800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment Portfolio of lessons and activities
Based on warmer and practicum lessons
30% Week 13
Due date: 04 Nov 2022 at 23:59
2200 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Warmer (micro-teaching): The aim of this task is to provide you with the opportunity to develop your own warmer, as well as experience and share a range of warmers developed by your peers.
  • Weekly discussion: The specific aim of the task is for you to participate in a discussion forum on what are considered essential ingredients of a good TESOL lesson, leading to a shared list by the end of the course.
  • Practicum (micro-teaching): You will prepare and deliver 2 X 30 minute lessons of face to face teaching to a group of your peers, to be carried out over 2 separate sessions under the supervision of a practising teacher.
  • Language analysis: This is a short take-home task requiring you to recognize word forms and verb tenses. You will be given an authentic TESOL text and asked to identify various language points from this text.
  • Reflective observation report on classroom teaching: The aim of this task is to develop understanding of how TESOL lessons are structured and the different classroom skills needed to develop teaching skills in explaining, engaging and organizing the learning of English language learners. You will write a description and analysis of the lesson you observed at CET in week 6, using the template provided.
  • Preliminary reflective observation report on classroom teaching: The aim of this task is to develop understanding of how TESOL lessons are structured and the different classroom skills needed to develop teaching skills in explaining, engaging and organizing the learning of English language learners. You will watch a video of a lesson on the DVD in Harmer (2015) and make notes in the observation template.  In the week 5 in-class session you will draw on your notes to inform a collaboratively written review and reflection of your observed lesson. 
  • Portfolio of lessons and activities: The aim of this task is to develop a series of lesson plans and corresponding teaching/learning materials that could be used in a TESOL classroom.
Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Course overview and Introduction to TESOL Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 02 How language is learned and preparation for Lesson Observation Seminar (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 03 Classroom management Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Understanding grammar Seminar (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 Preliminary Lesson Observation Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 06 Lesson observation Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 07 Eliciting and checking meaning Seminar (3 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 08 Teaching speaking Seminar (3 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 09 Teaching listening Seminar (3 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 10 Teaching reading Seminar (3 hr) LO5 LO7
Week 11 Teaching writing Seminar (3 hr) LO5 LO7
Week 12 Course overview and reflection Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance:

The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study.

In the case of students being unable to attend scheduled online classes, recordings of sessions and additional online resources will be made available via Canvas. If a student, under the guidance of their lecturer, completes required online tasks, they will maintain attendance requirements according to the dates and policies set by the university. Further clarification can be sought from the Course Coordinator.

Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

  • Required textbook: Harmer, J. (2015). The Practice of English Language Teaching (With DVD) (5th Ed.). Harlow, Essex: Pearson Longman. 

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an understanding of ELT provisions in Australia and abroad; the backgrounds of these learners and the social and educational needs of these learners
  • LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the systems of English and second language development and the implications of this for teaching and learning
  • LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the language strengths and diverse needs of ESL and EFL learners and the language demands of respective learning contexts
  • LO4. demonstrate the ability to develop programmes and lesson plans reflecting the principles of TESOL curricula and current methodological approaches
  • LO5. demonstrate the ability to design tasks that enhance communicative competence, as well as linguistic competence
  • LO6. demonstrate the ability to plan and design lessons and learning activities for the development of learners' spoken language
  • LO7. demonstrate the ability to plan and design learning activities, sequences and lesson plans to develop reading and writing.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes

Important information about teaching practicum
This Unit of Study includes a compulsory 1 hour of onlne practicum (i.e. 1 hour of face-to-face teaching online). The practicum will be carried out in 2 separate sessions of 90 -120 minutes, outside of tutorial sessions. This means that all students will be required to be available for TWO ADDITIONAL SESSIONS of up to 120 minutes for the peer-teaching practicum component of the course. The practicum component will occur during Weeks 8-10. Students can choose their two additional sessions from a schedule which will be made available in Week 2 .

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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