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Language Methodology Course

Transform your career. Learn to teach languages effectively in schools.
Course type
Short Course

Overview

This 42 hour Languages methodology course is designed for current teachers who wish to add Languages as a teaching method. It is suitable for primary or secondary teachers. Completion of this course and a 15 day practicum will provide participants with “Approval to teach Languages” in NSW Department schools.

The aim of this course is to provide existing non-language trained teachers with the fundamentals on how to use the NESA Language syllabi to develop engaging and sequenced language programs that enable students to demonstrate progression in language.

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • understand the specific issues relating to the teaching of Languages
  • learn how students learn Languages
  • gain a good understanding of the NESA Languages curriculum
  • be exposed to different programming approaches for Languages
  • learn how to develop a Unit of Work and plan a lesson for Languages based on the NESA Language syllabi
  • be exposed to effective teaching strategies, resources and ICT tools that will assist them in developing engaging and differentiated tasks to cater for a range of language proficiency levels
  • gain a better understanding of valid and engaging assessment practices in Languages
  • learn of networking and professional support for teachers of Languages.

Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education

This course is delivered in partnership with the Sydney Institute for Community Language Education (SICLE).

SICLE provides professional pathways for teachers and support for community language students through the development of curriculum resources and assessments.

Content

  • Issues in teaching Languages
  • Research: How students learn languages
  • Syllabus/Curriculum familiarity
  • Programming approaches
  • Developing a Unit of Work
  • Lesson planning
  • Effective teaching strategies
  • Valid and engaging assessment practices in Languages
  • Language teaching resources
  • Effective ICT tools for teaching and learning Languages
  • Networking and support for teachers of Languages

  • Primary and secondary teachers who wish to add Languages as a teaching method
  • Non-language trained teachers who want to develop their Language methodology skills

This course is delivered online in 14 weekly 3 hour sessions - 2 hours self-paced modules and 1 hr synchronous tutorial via Zoom. Synchronous tutorials will be held each Tuesday evening at 6:30pm.

Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.

  • Introduction to the Language Teaching Approval Program (compulsory) will be held on 30 July 2024
  • Units 1 to 8 will start on 6 August 2024 and finish 24 September 2024
  • Units 9 to 14 will start on 15 October 2024 and finish on 19 November 2024

Please note classes will not be held during school holidays.

Course materials and links to extensive list of resources will be accessed online following enrolment.

You will need your own device with a strong internet connection, such as a laptop or desktop computer.

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  • Weekly participation in online tutorials
  • Four checkpoints or tasks throughout course

    • 80% attendance at weekly online tutorials, participation in online discussions and satisfactory completion of all four checkpoint tasks are mandatory requirements of this course.

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