Handbook

The aim of this subject is to provide a guided introduction to the classroom application of second language teaching methodology and to provide an assessed professional experience which meets the teaching practice requirements of 20 hours with additional 10 hours of observation, and ongoing reflective analysis. Students will have the opportunity to undertake observations and teach in a range of English language teaching contexts, develop portfolios of work and evaluate aspects of the teaching and learning. 

The professional experience offers the opportunity for those currently teaching, or with extensive teaching experience, to reflect critically on their existing teaching practices in a different teaching context. The subject provides appropriate reflective space to explore existing teaching beliefs and values that inform their professional identities. Contributing to this process of reflection is the valuable peer input provided the supervising teacher.

Students new to teaching will have the opportunity to experience a TESOL teaching environment, supervised by a TESOL qualified teacher.

Please note: You are responsible to find your own placement. It is recommended that you find a confirmed placement before census date, otherwise delays past this date may result in a fail grade for the subject. All students are required to successfully complete the PEx Orientation Module before they commence their placement. For further details about the placement, please refer to the Professional Experience Handbook