Overview

    Individualising instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Examining the principles underpinning the learning needs of TESOL students and designing effective programmes to address their abilities.

    About this paper

    Paper title English and TESOL
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $912.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    EDCR 234
    Limited to
    BTchg
    Notes
    Primary Education Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.
    Contact

    Andrea Robertson - andrea.robertson@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Belinda Haig and Andrea Robertson (Dunedin)

    Julie Mynes (Invercargill)

    Textbooks

    Required Texts:  these will be provided on e-Reserve

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Information literacy.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this paper, students will be able to:

    1. Design, plan and critically evaluate inclusive programmes in English that cater for the identified abilities of all children  (including those who have English as a second or  additional language) and linking, where appropriate, to aspects of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori
    2. Select, justify, and make effective use of a range of appropriate diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies
    3. Adapt, use and evaluate a range of teaching approaches and resources to support learning of English as a second or additional language in literacy contexts
    4. Articulate a philosophy of teaching and learning based on curriculum statements, learning theory, relevant research, professional experience experiences and personal belief
    5. Demonstrate reflective teaching in English
    6. Critically examine the efficacy of the New Zealand Curriculum in English and current resourcing for TESOL in relation to international educational trends and research
    7. Display a high level of personal and professional literacy and ICT proficiency
    Children's Act
    Students' safety checks as part of admission to the programmeWhen is Student Safety Check for this paper is processed? This paper is limited to a programme

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 13:00-14:50 28-33, 40

    Other Teaching

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-15:50 41
    Tuesday 09:00-15:50 41
    Wednesday 09:00-15:50 41
    Thursday 09:00-15:50 41

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Thursday 08:00-09:50 9-14, 16-21
    A2 Thursday 08:00-09:50 9-14, 16-21
    A3 Monday 13:00-14:50 9-14, 16-21
    A4 Thursday 13:00-14:50 9-14, 16-21

    Full Year

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 09:00-10:20 28-32
    Tuesday 11:00-12:20 9-14, 16, 18-22
    Thursday 13:30-14:50 9-14, 16-22

    Overview

    Explores practical implementation of the primary English, and mathematics curriculum, using final year placements as contexts. Requires students to link practice and theory whilst building on their English and mathematical content knowledge.

    About this paper

    Paper title English and Mathematics 4
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    EDCR 331
    Limited to
    BTchg
    Notes
    Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.
    Contact

    Programme Coordinator:  Andrea Robertson

    Teaching staff

    Andrea Robertson and Angela Miller (Dunedin)

    Julie Mynes (Invercargill)

    Textbooks

    Required Texts:  these will be provided on e-Reserve.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Information literacy.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to:

    1. Critically evaluate understanding of English and Mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum through reflective teaching practices.
    2. Adapt, use and evaluate a range of theoretical and research based approaches to effective teaching and learning and assessment.
    3. Select, justify, and make effective use of a range of appropriate diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies.
    4. Critically examine the efficacy of New Zealand Curriculum English and Mathematics in relation to international educational trends and research.
    5. Demonstrate appropriate integration and implementation of  te reo Māori and te ao Māori in an authentic context within English and Mathematics learning areas.
    6. Design, plan and critically evaluate inclusive programmes in English and Mathematics  that cater for the identified needs of all children (including those who have English as a second or additional language).

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 29-33, 40-41

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Thursday 08:00-09:50 29-33, 40-41
    A2 Thursday 10:00-11:50 29-33, 40-41
    A3 Thursday 13:00-14:50 29-33, 40-41
    AND one stream from
    B1 Thursday 08:00-09:50 29-33, 40-41
    B2 Thursday 08:00-09:50 29-33, 40-41
    B3 Thursday 08:00-09:50 29-33, 40-41

    Semester 2

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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