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In this course, students will gain a thorough overview of current research in the field of language acquisition and learning, and develop an ability to analyse and critically evaluate findings and discussions in the literature on language acquisition pedagogy that inform the design and implementation of curricula for migrant students' learning contexts. Students will compare and contrast a range of approaches to teaching additional languages. Students will also investigate, and critically analyse problematic aspects of language acquisition and learning research, and consider their relevance to practices and problems in a particular educational setting.
Course outline/Key content• Critical exploration of contemporary issues in language acquisition and learning and their application to language teaching;• Examining national and international models and programmes for language teaching and learning including ESOL/TESOL, immersion, transitional bilingual programs, 1st language/heritage language maintenance, and language revitalization;• Examining teaching and learning strategies that support research-informed curriculum-based language learning and emergent bilingualism, regarding indigenous languages, heritage languages, English as an Additional Language and international languages;• Critical reading and evaluation of recent research in language teaching and language pedagogy;• Investigating and appraising curricula for language teaching and learning;• Analysing and assessing materials for language teaching and learning;• Analysing the varied language needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students in a particular educational setting;• Relating research findings to practices and problems related to language acquisition or learning in a particular educational setting;
Students completing the course will be able to:1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of current issues in the application of first and second language acquisition research to language teaching and learning contexts.2. Critically assess research related to various national and international models and programmes for language teaching and learning including ESOL/TESOL, immersion, transitional bilingual programs, 1st language/heritage language maintenance, and language revitalization.3. Appraise and critically evaluate suggested curricula and language teaching and learning materials for various groups of learners, including text, multi-media and web-based, using appropriate criteria.4. Identify teaching and learning strategies that support research-informed curriculum-based language learning and emergent bilingualism, regarding indigenous languages, heritage languages, English as an Additional Language and international languages.5. Research and critically analyse problematic aspects of language acquisition and learning and relate them to practices and problems in a particular educational setting.6. Analyse and explain the varied language needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students in a particular educational setting.
Subject to approval by the Head of School
EDEM632
Students must attend one activity from each section.
This course is offered in a hybrid format. International students must attend classes in person. Distance students can attend online classes or watch recorded webinars asynchronously.
Jean Kim
http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/ http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/
Domestic fee $2,046.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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.
For further information see School of Teacher Education .