Key facts
UNE unit code: EDLA489
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Pronunciation is an important element of language learning. This unit is an introduction to the teaching and learning of pronunciation for teachers of TESOL/EALD and Languages.
In this unit you will learn about speech and pronunciation; the sound system and the explicit teaching of pronunciation, with reference to relevant educational theories.
You will learn how to examine the pronunciation of language learners, identify their learning needs and plan lessons and learning sequences that address their learning of pronunciation. You will also learn how to create effective and accurate pronunciation assessment strategies.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
This unit addresses Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Stage, otherwise referred to as Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptors (GTSD).
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of pronunciation concepts by evaluating contemporary approaches to teaching pronunciation with reference to relevant theories (GTSD 2.1.1);
- demonstrate specialised knowledge and theoretical understanding of the sound systems of the target language (GTSD 2.1.1);
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn the pronunciation of the target language and implications for its teaching by analysing the pronunciation of language learners in order to identify learning needs (GTSD 1.2.1);
- apply theoretical and professional knowledge of pronunciation systems and learning to the design of effective pronunciation lesson sequences by setting challenging but achievable learning goals, selecting and organising content and resources, teaching strategies and well-designed classroom activities, and by providing clear directions and timely and appropriate feedback (GTSD 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 4.2.1, 5.2.1); and
- demonstrate understanding of pronunciation assessment strategies (informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative), and knowledge of strategies to evaluate pronunciation teaching programs and improve student pronunciation learning (GTSD 3.6.1, 5.1.1).
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay. An analysis of a student's pronunciation needs. Students enrolled in the BEd(K-6) complete 2,000 words. All other students complete 2,500 words. Relates to GTSD: 1.2.1, 2.1.1 No. Words: 2000/2500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Programming task. Designing a teaching learning sequence with accompanying rationale. Students enrolled in the BEd(K-6) complete 2,000 words. All other students complete 2,500 words. Relates to GTSD: 1.2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.6.1, 4.2.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1 No. Words: 2000/2500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Teaching Pronunciation: A Course Book and Reference Guide
ISBN: 9780521729765
Celce-Murcia, M., Brinton, D. M, & Goodwin, J. M., Cambridge University Press 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
English Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching
ISBN: 9780826424037
Rogerson-Revell, P., Continuum 2011
Text refers to: All offerings
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