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EDPJ5023: Teacher Professional Development for EFL

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

In this unit students identify the needs of language teachers in pre-service and in-service courses and explore different models of teacher development. In the light of these models, participants consider ways of leading teachers to a fuller appreciation of language teaching goals, methods and activities. With a focus on experiential learning, prior knowledge and classroom interaction, participants have the opportunity to view, design and conduct workshop sessions on a range of topics and in different modes to meet particular goals and to provide self and peer critique on these training sessions.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDPJ5023
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Hui Zhong Shen, hui-zhong.shen@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Chuan Gao, chuan.gao@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Individual PD workshop program writing
Detailed information on Canvas
50% Formal exam period
Due date: 14 Nov 2023 at 23:59
3000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Presentation Group power point workshop presentation
Up to 3 minutes each student in a group. Detailed information on Canvas.
20% Multiple weeks 1000wd equiv.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO2
Assignment Group written workshop program with reflections
Detailed information on Canvas
30% Multiple weeks 2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO2

Assessment summary

Task 1 - Group power point workshop presentation: 20% (1000 words)
Task 2 - Group written workshop program with reflections: 30% (2000 words)
Task 3 - Individual PD workshop program writing: 50% (3000 words)

Assessment criteria

Marcking criteria and rubrics on Canvas

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with assessment submission policies

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 Welcome and Introduction Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 How to organise autonomous learning Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 03 How to use different modes of learning & teaching Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO5
Week 04 How to design task-based learning (TBL) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO5
Week 05 How to organise cooperative learning in EFL How to organise cooperative learning in EFL How to organise cooperative learning in EFL Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5
Week 06 How to adopt an intercultural approach to EFL Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO6
Week 07 How to adopt communicative assessment Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 08 How to develop incidental vocabulary Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 09 How to integrate technologies into the EFL classroom Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 10 How to teach writing to EFL learners Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 11 How to incorporate MI into the EFL classroom Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 12 How to teach pragmatics Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO5
Week 13 Unit wrap up and assessment task Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

As required by university guidelines.

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

Detailed information on Canvas

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 and knowledge of the basic concept and principles of language teacher development
  • LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the processes and procedures connected to language teacher development
  • LO3. develop and/or consolidate knowledge and understanding of some educational theories of and approaches to effective language teaching and learning
  • LO4. develop a sensitivity to and capacity of employing a reflective approach to language teacher development
  • LO5. use a range of modes of teaching and learning in workshop design and delivery
  • LO6. demonstrate competence to devise and/or deliver a program for language teacher development.

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

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No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

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