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EDMT5612: Languages Curriculum 1 (Additional)

Semester 1b, 2023 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit is designed for pre-service language teachers with an additional language other than English. The unit will continue to build pre-service language teachers' awareness, skills and understandings in languages education, to guide and prepare them for their future language teaching. Students will gain broad understandings about the nature and scope of languages education in the NSW context, about traditional and more contemporary and innovative classroom practices and particular aspects of policy and NESA documentation.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDMT5612
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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EDMT5611
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Hongzhi (Veronica) Yang, hongzhi.yang@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Hongzhi (Veronica) Yang, hongzhi.yang@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment hurdle task Portfolio for the additional language
See details on Canvas site
30% Formal exam period
Due date: 09 Jun 2023 at 23:59
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO4
Assignment hurdle task Profile of the additional language
See details on Canvas site
35% STUVAC
Due date: 02 Jun 2023 at 23:59
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment hurdle task Lesson plans for the additional language
See details on Canvas site
35% Week 12
Due date: 19 May 2023 at 23:59
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Profile: Assignment 1 is the gathering of information which allows you to "profile" your additional language in the context of the state of New South Wales as well as nationally.
  • Lesson plans: Pre-service teachers are to select a target class in either years 9 or 10 (elective language classes, stage 5), plan and design 3 linked sequential lesson plans, outline the appropriate learning goals (intercultural according to the syllabus), select and organise content in logical, sequential and structured ways to address student learning outcomes, and demonstrate their knowledge of a range of appropriate and engaging resources for the self-directed autonomous learners, attending to planning for a balance of the four macro skills, clearly defining activities and exercises. 
  • Portfolio: You will compile a portfolio structured to showcase two aspects of your language teacher professional development for your additional language: the first aspect is a focus on your own continued development and maintenance of the target language based on notions inherent in the language teachers' professional teaching association's (AFMLTA's) Professional Standards for Accomplished Teaching of Languages and Cultures (2005); and the second aspect is a number of application statements as to how this professional development can be applied to your future classroom teaching of languages.

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 06 1. Introduction to the unit; 2. Knowing more than two languages Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1
Week 07 1. Learner 'identity' issues in languages education; 2. NESB learners with existing competencies in additional languages; Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 08 Developing autonomous learners Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1
Week 09 Balancing for the four macros skills - do we need to? It is possible anyway? Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 10 Lesson planning Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 11 Bilingual education: CLIL models Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 12 The native speaker language teacher: issues in NS/NNS Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 13 Aboriginal languages in NSW secondary schools Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1

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. 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 through Canvas site.

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 knowledge of the place, context, and role of the teaching of the additional language at both state and national levels by creating a "profile" document which should provide an overview of where the language is taught, which teacher groups support the teaching and learning of this language, useful resources such as human resources, texts, websites etc
  • LO2. demonstrate knowledge of theoretical underpinnings of the contemporary intercultural pedagogies in Australian languages education as well as knowledge of students' different approaches to learning especially if they are self-directed autonomous learners
  • LO3. demonstrate a capacity to identify and articulate clear and appropriate learning goals in lesson preparation for the additional language, the capacity to select and organise subject/content in logical, sequential and structured ways to address student learning outcomes, and a knowledge of a range of appropriate and engaging resources and materials to support students' learning
  • LO4. demonstrate strategies employed to maintain skills and proficiencies in the additional target language in a portfolio, commenting on how this impacts on future classes, particularly in regard to the AFMLTA's (2005) "Professional Standards for Accomplished Teaching of Languages and Cultures", along with a knowledge of the available professional development opportunities and the importance of personal planning to ongoing professional growth.

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

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
LO2
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
LO3
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
3.1.1. (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
LO4
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
6.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
6.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers.
6.3.1. (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.
6.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
2.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
3.1.1 A (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1 A (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1 A (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
6.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
6.2.1 A (Graduate) Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers.
6.3.1 A (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.
6.4.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.

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

No changes

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