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This course is designed for students who wish to teach languages in Years 7 - 10. It is a compulsory course for students who wish to specialise in teaching languages. The students develop critical awareness and understanding of the aims and objectives of the Learning Languages learning area and explore appropriate planning, teaching and assessment methods.
Learning OutcomesOn the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories of second language acquisition and how additional languages are learned Critically consider the place and nature of Learning Languages, including te reo Māori, in the New Zealand CurriculumDemonstrate familiarity with relevant language curriculum documents and support materials, and use these to plan purposeful language learning lessonsApply second language teaching methodology in planning, implementing, assessing and evaluating lessons in a language of choiceCritically evaluate second or international language teaching and learning resourcesExplain and demonstrate successful language teaching strategies in the context of a specific language teaching programme.
100-level International Language or equivalent (excluding beginners' courses). Subject to the approval of the Head of School.
Una Cunningham
Brown, H. Douglas; Teaching by principles : an interactive approach to language pedagogy ; 3rd ed; Pearson Education, 2007.
New Zealand; The New Zealand curriculum ; Learning Media for the Ministry of Education, 2007.
Materials that support the course and are relevant to the development of course competencies will be made available by the course lecturer. Journals, texts and audiovisual materials are available in the University of Canterbury Library.
Library portalStudent web On-line course content Aegrotat considerations
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
Assessment procedures will follow the established policies of the UC College of Education Assessment Guidelines. As assessment is standards-based, students must pass all assessment requirements to obtain a final Pass grade. Student workload will be in-line with other courses within the Graduate Diploma (Secondary).Grading ScaleGrade GPA MarksA+ 9 90 – 100A 8 85 – 89A- 7 80 – 84B+ 6 75 – 79B 5 70 – 74B- 4 65 – 69C+ 3 60 – 64C 2 55 – 59C- 1 50 – 54D 0 40 – 49E -1 0 – 39
Classes are participatory and therefore require full attendance. The same attendance expectations apply as would be expected of a teacher in a school. Unavoidable absence should be notified to the relevant lecturer, where possible, prior to the class. Requests can be made for absence in exceptional circumstances. These should be made in advance to the lecturer (for absences of up to three days) or to the Associate Dean (for absences of three days or longer). Evidence for the reason for the absence may be required. Students who do not meet attendance requirements for the course are liable to fail.
Grades awarded are verified in accordance with School of Teacher Education procedures.
Work is late if it is handed in after the due date without an extension having been granted. The final date for submission of work is the Wednesday of the week after the course finishes. Lecturers reserve the right not to mark work handed in after this date. Students should be aware that resubmits may not be granted on late work.
Work submitted should be of a professional standard and APA formatting used where appropriate.
Requests for extensions should be made in writing to the lecturer. Requests for extensions must be made before the due date.
One resubmit is allowed for each assignment. Work that is to be resubmitted will be due one week after being returned to the student unless other arrangements are requested and granted by the lecturer.
Aegrotat considerations (students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.)http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml, please see Course links.Aegrotats are not available and all assignments must be completed.
Students will be expected to submit their assessment via the online assessment system in the Learn class site by 5.00pm on or before the due date. The lecturer may also ask students to submit assessment work through the software Turnitin, to check for plagiarism. If this option is available students will submit work through Turnitin and obtain a report, after submitting assignments for marking via the Learn site.It is the responsibility of the students to check their Internet access and ability to submit their work via the online system. Any technical difficulties should be notified well in advance of the due date so that assistance can be provided or alternative arrangements can be negotiated. If you require assistance, please email ictservicedesk@canterbury.ac.nz, or phone 366 7001 ext 6060.
Domestic fee $670.00
International fee $2,850.00
* 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.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.
For further information see School of Teacher Education .