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Units EDPJ5016 Semester 1 2020 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

EDPJ5016: Grammar and the Language Classroom

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit focuses on effective teaching of language features in the second/foreign language classroom. The unit has a strong pedagogical focus, as it examines key principles of grammar instruction, how to structure grammar lessons, and how to evaluate and use grammar teaching materials effectively. The unit also focuses on raising awareness of the language systems of English such as tense/aspect, modality and cohesion, and of how context influences grammatical choices. It also examines how texts can be used effectively in the classroom. This unit is intended for those who are, or planning to be teachers of English as a second or foreign language.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EDPJ5016
Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Marie Stevenson, marie.stevenson@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Evaluation of grammar materials and activities Teaching and evaluating a grammar lesson for one learner	45%	Week 08 Due date: 23 Jan 2020 at 23:59	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Using authentic texts to teach grammar Grammatical analysis and description of teaching ideas for 2 texts	55%	Week 14 (STUVAC) Due date: 01 Jun 2020 at 23:59	3000 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Grammar teaching practice: Choose one language feature of English that you would like to teach a specific group of target learners (for example: high school, intermediate level, Japan). In groups of 2 or 3 you will teach 15-minutes of a grammar lesson to the students in your tutorial group.
Evaluation of grammar activities and learning: You will teach a specific grammar feature to one learner. You will write a report in which you evaluate the effectiveness of the materials and activities in this lesson.
Using texts to teach grammar: Choose a specific group of learners and two authentic texts to use in the classroom with this specific group. This task is comprised of two components – teaching and text analysis.

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	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors.
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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction: the world of grammar	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Grammar in context	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Principles of teaching grammar	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Presenting grammar effectively	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Providing effective grammar practice	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Evaluating grammar activities and teaching	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Genre	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Tense and aspect	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Modality	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Cohesion	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Vocabulary: lexical relations	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Workshop 1: using texts in the classroom	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Workshop 2: using texts in the classroom	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)

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 the Library eReserve, available on CANVAS. The readings are also listed in the Additional Information document, also available on CANVAS.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. understand and apply key grammar teaching principles in the English language classroom
LO2. evaluate the effectiveness of grammar teaching, and in particular materials and activities
LO3. develop a greater awareness of language features in spoken and written texts and the role of that context plays in language use
LO4. use authentic texts in the classroom to raise learners' awareness of language features in spoken and written texts.

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

No change

Additional information

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Academic integrity

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

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Responding to student feedback

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