EDPROFST 207A/B : Interdisciplinary Approach: TESOL

Education and Social Work

2020 Semester Two (1205) / 2021 Semester One (1213) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

An overview of second language learning and teaching that addresses the interdisciplinary nature of TESOL by developing knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with TESOL within different contexts. Addresses questions such as: What are the important principles, concepts and skills in an interdisciplinary approach to TESOL? Why is intercultural communicative language learning important? How are these concepts evident in practice?

Course Overview

This course is a standard 15-point course delivered across two semesters (15 points per semester) and will include five assessments spread across the year.

Course Requirements

To complete this course students must enrol in EDPROFST 207 A and B, or EDPROFST 207

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Examine the contributions of different fields, including Second Language Acquisition, psychology, pedagogy, and cultural/ intercultural studies to TESOL. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.3)
  2. Apply knowledge of the different fields to effective oral, written, visual and intercultural TESOL education in an integrated fashion as appropriate to dynamic learning environments (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2 and 6.3)
  3. Use pedagogical content knowledge and skills for informing future practice including maximising motivation and engagement in TESOL for diverse learners. (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2 and 6.3)
  4. Examine professional practice in a variety of educational environments using a critically reflective approach. (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 4.3 and 5.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 30% Individual Coursework
Test 20% Individual Test
Reflection 40% Individual Coursework
Presentation 10% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Assignments
Test
Reflection
Presentation
As this is a course that is offered across S2 2020 and S1 2021, the assessments fall across both semesters. The assessments for 2021 are as follows:
Assignment 30% 
Presentation 10%

Students must complete all components of the Assessment Tasks to achieve an overall pass on this course. Completion to the satisfaction of the examiners means that students must achieve at least 50% for the course.

Workload Expectations

This course is offered across two semesters. On average, students are expected to spend 300 hours in each 30-point course that they are enrolled in. Therefore, for this course you should expect to commit 24 hours per semester to direct contact via on-campus lectures. Students can also reasonably expect to commit approximately 250 hours over the two semesters to independent learning. This may include reading (and more reading), note-taking, face-to-face and/or online discussion, writing, engaging in collaborative group work, problem solving, undertaking practical tasks, reflecting on learning, accessing learning and study resources, and assessment preparation and completion.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 10/07/2020 08:33 p.m.