Unit of Study: EDPJ5013 - Methodology and Language Teaching
This core unit provides an introduction to language teaching methodology. It covers both theoretical and practical issues, but has a particularly practical focus. Students will learn about different approaches to language teaching, and in particular about the components of communicative language teaching, the currently dominant approach. This unit will focus on key aspects of classroom practice and students will have the opportunity to practice these aspects and will be expected to reflect on your own teaching practice.
Unit coordinator: Dr Marie Stevenson
Classes: 13 wks x 1 hr (lectures) and 13 wks x 1 hr (tutorials)
Assessment: portfolio (80%); tutorial presentation (20%)
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education offers candidates the opportunity for advanced self-reflective research into the education profession and professional practice in education. The specific aim of the Doctor of Education is to develop research professionals, through completion of coursework and a research thesis.
more...
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is a one semester program for leaders and future leaders in education in a dynamic climate or educational change and innovation. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
more...
Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies is for trained teachers who wish to better understand educational theory and research. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
more...
Master of Education
The Master of Education (MEd) is one of the largest postgraduate coursework programs in Australia, and is designed to develop and support the careers of trained teachers who are teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
more...
Master of Education (Research)
This course focuses primarily on research in the area of education.
more...
Master of Philosophy in Education
This course is designed for students interested in pursuing research in the area of Education but not eligible to undertake a PhD.
more...
The course information displayed is applicable to currently available courses and is updated annually in October. Please use as indicative only as online information is subject to change without notice. Please refer to handbooks for further course information.
