ESTE605B Learners and Language Learning Processes/2002

In this module students will explore a range of issues relating to learners for whom English is an additional language, such as prior educational and cultural experiences, social and language factors as well as a range of individual factors. Students will also consider theories relating to language acquisition and explore the implications of these in relation to individual learners.

ESTE602/2001 Language Learning Reflections

In this Module you will reflect on your experience of learning a foreign language in ESTE601: Language Learning Experience (which must be undertaken concurrently).  Throughout the Language Learning Reflections module, you will focus on yourself and others as language learners and the processes involved in both learning and teaching a language very different from your own.  You will transfer this learning to your role as a teacher.

ESTE603B/2001 Linguistics for Language Teaching

In this module you will develop an understanding of features relating to the phonology (sounds), morphology (words), syntax (sentences) and discourse systems of the English language.  You will learn to recognise typical areas of difficulty for English language learners and you will apply this understanding to relevant teaching contexts. You will also develop an understanding of some social factors that have an impact on how English is used.

ESTE604B and ESTE605B/2001 Learners and Language Learning Processes

In this module students will explore a range of issues relating to learners for whom English is an additional language, such as prior educational and cultural experiences, social and language factors as well as a range of individual factors. Students will also consider theories relating to language acquisition and explore the implications of these in relation to individual learners.

ESTE702/2001 Language Teaching Methodology and Practice

This module is designed for students who are not trained teachers. The module introduces language teaching skills and techniques, and the application of these within a supervised teaching practicum. The module includes planning, teaching and evaluating lessons; selecting and using resources; and developing and using appropriate materials.  You will gain an understanding of central issues relating to teaching English to speakers of other languages, and apply that knowledge by developing and teaching lessons to a group of adult English language learners.  You will evaluate your own teaching and receive feedback from others in order to modify your practice.

ESTE703/2001 Evaluating and Developing Assessment Tasks

This module requires participants to develop, implement, evaluate and modify assessment tasks suitable for assessing the language skills of students from whom English is an additional language. You will select, adapt, or create reading, writing, listening and speaking assessment tasks for the learners. After implementing the assessment tasks, you will describe and make comparisons between the language skills of the English language learners and those of native speakers of English. You will evaluate and modify the assessment tasks and link your practice to relevant theoretical issues. 

ESTE704/2020S1 Curriculum and Materials Design

This module is designed for teachers to complete within their own workplace. The module includes research skills and analysis of texts, tasks and materials from the point of view of the language demands for a group of learners for whom English is an additional language. The module includes long-term and short-term planning and the development of lesson plans, materials and evaluation procedures. The module also requires the teachers to link theory with practice.