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This level 8 course is an introductory course for future English language teachers who have minimal or some previous experience working with students who learn English as a second/foreign/additional language (hereinafter L2). It is also suitable for in-service teachers with considerable experience but little previous training on teaching L2 English learners. The course aims to enable English language teachers to acquire advanced knowledge and understanding of current L2 acquisition theories and pedagogy, demonstrate essential knowledge of English structures, identify and critically analyse the impact of contextual and individual factors on L2 learning and teaching, and apply fundamental knowledge of applied linguistics in analysing learner language. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to systematically examine their own L2 teaching practices, reflect on the nature of teaching English at present, and evaluate the practicality of current L2 theories and methodologies for their specific teaching contexts.
Course Outline:Module 1 Global Englishes for Language TeachingModule 2 Phases and Developments in Second Language Acquisition StudiesModule 3 Approaches and Methods in Second Language TeachingModule 4 Learner Differences and Second Language AcquisitionModule 5 English Pronunciation for a Global WorldModule 6 Teaching VocabularyModule 7 Teaching GrammarModule 8 The TESOL Curriculum and GELT
Learning Outcomes:1. Demonstrate advanced theoretical and pedagogical content knowledge and understanding of L2 acquisition by being able to critique a chosen theory or pedagogy2. Investigate the individual and contextual factors that would impact L2 teaching and critically evaluate how a chosen theory or pedagogy considers these factors3. Acquire essential knowledge of English structures and apply this knowledge to correctly analyse language by using relevant terminology4. Demonstrate an understanding of how core concepts and techniques of linguistic analysis can be applied to L2 teaching
Subject to approval of the Head of School
EDME415
Tracey Millin
Domestic fee $1,150.00
International fee $4,775.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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