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EDMT5672: TESOL Curriculum 2

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Secondary students learning English as an additional language must develop competency in academic English in a range of subject areas a very short time if they are to succeed. This unit explores the ways students develop writing and the different writing demands in Science, HSIE, English and other subjects. It also develops participants' understanding of the academic language demands of different curriculum areas, such as nominalisation, technical language and modality. These are integrated into a focus on assessment and planning programs and units of work.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDMT5672
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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24 credit points including EDMT5622 and EDMT5676
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Andrew Ross, andrew.s.ross@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Creative assessment / demonstration Take-home Grammar Test
Take-home grammar test
20% Week 04
Due date: 05 Sep 2021 at 23:59
1,000 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment group assignment Grammar assignment: presentation + lesson plan for teaching language
Presentation and lesson plan
30% Week 07
Due date: 24 Sep 2021 at 23:59
1,000 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO5 LO1 LO2 LO3
Creative assessment / demonstration Portfolio of work
Portfolio of work
50% Week 12
Due date: 07 Nov 2021 at 23:59
2,500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assessment 1 – Take-home Grammar Test: You will be given a take-home grammar and language analysis task with samples of writing to analyse and you are encouraged to do this task in pairs or small groups. The test will cover aspects of grammar and language (as well as teaching) including clauses, sentence types, nominalisation, adverbials, modality, error identification, and identifying student needs. 

Assessment 2 – Grammar assignment: presentation + lesson plan for teaching language: You will work with a partner and select one area of grammar/English language related to tense or voice (e.g. present simple tense, future tense, present perfect tense, past simple tense, passive voice etc.). Together you will design and prepare and a 8-10 minute presentation on Powerpoint and lesson plan focusing on this grammar point.

Assessment 3 – Portfolio of work (Short essay; Assessment of writing sample; and Teaching and Learnign sequence focusing on writing).

This assessment has three parts:

  1. Short essay on EAL/D writing challenges in relation to different curriculum areas (1,250 words)
  2. Assessing and providing feedback on student writing (approx. 500 words)
  3. Teaching and Learning Sequence for explanation, recount, or procedure(approx. 750 words + model text + sample activites and tasks to be included)

Complete, 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 Week 1a (Monday) - This session reviews key aspects of the learning from Semester 1 including reviewing the context of ESL teaching in Australia and NSW and critical aspects of learning for ESL students. We will also begin to look at implications for writing development in EAL/D as well as preview the unit. Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 1b (Tuesday) - This session explores writing development in the first language as young children, teenagers and adults and the uses of writing in school and daily life. We will also learn about and discuss research into cognitive aspects of writing. We will also discuss teaching beginning writers - students who are either learning to write for the first time in English or students who are transferring their skills from another language. Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 02 Week 2a (Monday) - In this session you will begin to explore research into the genres of writing and the research into the different types of writing in secondary subject areas. You will begin to focus on text types and consider the Teaching and Learning Cycle for developing writing literacy. We will begin to look at how to scaffold more formal types of writing, but this will be covered in more detail later as well. Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 2b (Tuesday) - This session will involve an online visit from the Head Teacher of Chester Hill IEC. We will discuss the IEC context as well as EALD delivery in mainstream. We will also explore scaffolding writing for students in IECs using the Curriculum Framework. Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 03 Week 3a (Monday) - Grammar - clauses and sentence types Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 3b (Tuesday) - Grammar - adverbials, mood and modality. Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 07 Week 7a (Monday) - In this session we will focus more on scope and sequence in the development of writing in TESOL, and how to plan units of work with writing outcomes. We will return to scaffolding through the Teaching and Learning Cycle and along the mode continuum. As part of this we will explore the development of units of work, backward mapping and rich task outcomes and spend time workshopping this. Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5
Week 7b (Tuesday) - This session will be used for pair presentations for Assessment 2. Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 08 Week 8a (Monday) - In this session we will have a look at Digital Storytelling and how it can be a really effective tool in the contemporary EAL/D classroom. There will be some preparation required for this session in terms of downloading apps and thinking about a theme (details to be provided later). Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 8b (Tuesday) - In this session we will explore the English EAL/D Stage 6 syllabus. This will include looking over example scope and sequences and units of work, and discussing our own ideas about planning units of work in relation to these syllabuses, and the challenges that might be encountered by students (and teachers). Seminar (2 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 09 Week 9a (Monday) - We will focus on teaching language through content leading to writing by considering different KLAs. Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 9b (Tuesday) - In Week 10 you will have a chance to practice some microteaching episodes in pairs as a practical way to finish off the semester, utilising aspects of what we have covered in TESOL 1 and 2. Details will be provided in class, and time will be provided in class to work on preparing for your microteaching episode in Week 10. Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 10 Week 10a (Monday) - We will look at assessing writing in this session. There will be a focus on providing feedback and comments as well as looking at some sample work and assessing it according to the ESL Scales. This will be helpful for a part of Assessment 3. Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 10b (Tuesday) - This week we will be finishing off the semester on a practical note by doing some microteaching episodes incorporating what we have learnt about scaffolding the different language skills (in both TESOL 1 and 2) and/or aspects of grammar and vocabulary teaching. Feedback will be provided by the lecturer as well as some feedback from your peers. We will review our key learning from TESOL 2 and look ahead to TESOL 3 and PEx. Seminar (2 hr) LO2 LO5

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.

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. analyse the language and learning demands of key learning areas
  • LO2. demonstrate the ability to assess learner needs and strengths
  • LO3. compare and contrast and apply knowledge of the main systems of English language
  • LO4. show the ability to develop units of work which focus on language development through key learning areas
  • LO5. demonstrate understanding of the classroom skills required of a TESOL specialist teacher.

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 have been made since this unit was last offered.

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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