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EDUP4008: Primary Languages B

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study allows students to continue their understandings of how best to deliver a languages program in a primary school context. Through an examination of intercultural languages education theory, and the syllabus directives as regards planning to use ICT as a vehicle for lesson delivery as well as a tool for teacher student teaching/learning, students will continue to focus on what is required for establishing and sustaining a primary languages program.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Education
Credit points 4
Prerequisites
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170 credit points including EDUP4007
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Hongzhi (Veronica) Yang, hongzhi.yang@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Intercultural task Part A
Detailed assessment information is on Canvas site.
40% Week 04
Due date: 15 Sep 2020 at 23:59
1600
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Intercultural task Part B
Detailed assessment information is on Canvas site.
40% Week 06
Due date: 09 Oct 2020 at 23:59
1600
Outcomes assessed: LO2
Presentation Presentation to parents on PowerPoint slides
Detailed assessment information is on Canvas site.
20% Week 07
Due date: 13 Oct 2020 at 17:00
equivalent to 800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO3

Assessment summary

  • Intercultural task Part A: Choose one Early Reader in your target language suitable for use in a Stage 2 or 3 classroom and design some tasks where students will be able to gain intercultural understandings. Write a 100-150 word summary of the story in English, including the publication details of the readers. Write a 150 word summary of the targeted learner group and include notes about your teacher role. Write a 200-300 word rationale for why you believe the Reader woul suit the learner group and for the design of the tasks. Describe 4 tasks you could set the learner group (for each Reader) which would ensure they achieve the learning outcomes as per the syllabus. 
  • Intercultural task Part B: Using Part A (above) as a starting point, design assessment tasks to assess the type of intercultural language learning outcomes that are intended from the tasks designed for your book (4 assessment tasks). The steps include to  present assessment notification sheets, complete with links to syllabus, present a separate rationale for each assessment task,  present a list of other resources which will help students, present statements on possible cross-curricular learning outcomes and present a set of references utilised to complete this task.
  • Presentation to PowerPoint slides:  It requires students to design and produce 6 slides and spoken text of a talk to parents of language learners in a primary school, speaking to them about the theory, research and practice of primary school language learning. The whole talk must be complete within six PowerPoint slides. The talk/presentation must mention at least five key notions about the teaching and learning of  languages in NSW primary schools. The word limit will be achieved not on the slides themselves (as the slides must not be encumbered by much text at all), rather in the notes section at the bottom of each slide. Images should aid the key messages delivered on the slides.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to the unit. Overview of recent school experience sessions and discussions of languages programs in evidence during the practicum Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 02 Literature from the target language for primary school Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1
Week 03 Theories of second language acquisition, including teaching strategies for teaching languages Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 04 Do primary school learners of additional languages need instruction on ‘form’ (grammar)? Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 05 Assessing the learning of additional languages in the primary classroom Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 06 What are suitable strategies for "inclusion" in the primary school languages classroom?Transition from primary to secondary school languages programs Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 07 Content and language integrated learning - Theory and practice of this model Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 4 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 80-100 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an ability to choose suitable age- and learning-level appropriate reading material in the target language for a Stage 2 or 3 learner group as well as designing suitable learning tasks for the learner group to engage inter culturally with the language in the reading material
  • LO2. demonstrate an ability to design suitable assessment tasks related to the aforementioned reading material and how teachers can plan to capture intercultural learning
  • LO3. demonstrate an awareness of the characteristics of accomplished teaching of languages and language programs in NSW primary schools, and wider community's (especially parents') perception about the teaching and learning of additional languages in the NSW primary school curriculum.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1. (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
LO2
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
5.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
LO3
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
3.7.1. (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
7.3.1. (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1. (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.5.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
2.1.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1 T A (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1 T A (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1 T A (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1 T A (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.2.1 T A (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1 T A (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.7.1 T A (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
4.1.1 T A (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
5.1.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
5.2.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
7.3.1 T A (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1 T A (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.

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