Required texts

Macalister. J & Nation, P. I.S.P. (2020). Language Curriculum Design (2nd ed.). Routledge. (Available as ebooks at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø library)

Richards, J. (2017).  Curriculum Development in Language Teaching (2nd ed). Cambridge University Press.(Available as ebooks at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø library)

During the semester, we will also be drawing on an additional textbook-available online

Graves , K. (2000). Designing Language Courses: A Guide for Teachers. Heinle and Heinle.

The textbooks are available for purchase at the School Locker and other online providers and can also be borrowed from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø library.

Additional resources are available on the unit Canvas Reading list.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.

All assessment items required to be submitted online must be submitted via the appropriate Canvas drop box. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item to the right submission section. Assignments must be submitted in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the relevant canvas site. If the unit convener and/or tutor are unable to access a submission, or if no submission has been made by the due date and time, a standard late penalty of 10% of the total marks possible for the task may be applied per day, for three days, after which the submission will receive a score of ‘0' in keeping with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's Assessment Policy.

When developing your lesson plans, it is encouraged that you are using your skills in lesson planning and design to create engaging and rich lesson resources that are relevant to the students you intend to teach.  If you adapt resources from commercial sites and sources, please note this in your lesson planning and resource development, using appropriate referencing.

Use of AI in 11390 and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

GenAI can be used in this unit to assist with generating ideas and proofreading. GenAI cannot be used for creating, evaluating or designing curricula or curricular aspects taught in the unit, or writing assignments. Students are expected to develop their skills as language professionals and as such learn to act professionally and ethically. GenAI data are likely to be influenced by particular articles and ideologies reflected in the GenAI trained data. Students must make sure to reference the use of GenAI and consult the unit convenor for more information.

GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

1. The Unit Convener has authorised its use for that assessment;
2. The student uses it in the way that the assessment instructions allow for;
3. The student fully acknowledges its use, with appropriate citations and references. Each  provided by the Library provides advice on how to appropriately reference the use of GenAI in-text.

Students should be aware that the University of Canberra utilises GenAI detection software. Suspected instances of unauthorised GenAI use may lead to a Learning Validation Conversation' designed to provide assurance that a student is able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills to meet required learning outcomes. Students who are suspected of having misused GenAI in assessment may be required to attend a summary inquiry for suspected misconduct.

It is strongly recommended that students keep records of the development process for all works submitted for assessment, or drafts of work submitted for a work-in-progress review, in a learning portfolio or equivalent. Failure to provide evidence of the development process for assessment may influence a suspicion of GenAI misuse or other forms of academic misconduct. 

 The  provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Special assessment requirements

1. Students must complete every assessment item in order to pass the unit. An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.
2. Students should keep a copy of any assessment item that has been submitted.
3. Moderation is used in the TESOL courses to maintain agreed standards in the assessment of student work through a valid, consistent and transparent process, in line with the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Assessment policy. 
4. Special consideration: In the case of illness, misadventure or unavoidable commitments, participants should contact the unit Convener as soon as possible.
5. If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the lecturer about the matter.
6. Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation. Where plagiarism is suspected, the assignment will be referred to the Associate Dean Education who will determine penalties. These may include failing the assessment item or failing the unit.

Format requirements for all assignments:

1. Font: Times or Times New Roman
2. Size: 12
3. Spacing: 1.5 or double
4. Referencing style: APA  7th edition style. Information available through the Library website: https://canberra.libguides.com/referencing 
5. Use page numbering.
6. Check your work carefully for spelling and grammatical errors.
7. All assignments must be submitted in word format. Please indicate word length on the first page.

8. References should be listed on a separate page, be attached to the end of your assignment (but before any appendices), and consist of several references. Please note that only references appearing in the assignment text should be listed on your page of references.

9. Appendices should be numbered and linked to the main body of the assignment.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the , , and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Students are expected to devote ten hours a week for the completion of this unit and the remaining hours can be allocated to unit related tasks based on students' preference and need.

The time devoted to the unit would normally consist of:
Reading (required text and additional readings) 30
Attending/listening to lectures and participating in tutorials 36
Tutorial preparation 14
Participation in online activities/forum 10
Assessment items 60
 

Participation requirements

Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Students are expected to do the relevant reading and listen to the lecture recordings prior to the tutorial session. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items. 

Required IT skills

Students are expected to have word processing and IT skills to allow them to fully engage in the unit through Canvas and to complete their assessment. This includes basic word processing skills, downloading documents/files from Canvas, posting messages, uploading assignments, and using the library catalogue and library databases.

In-unit costs

The textbooks are available from the School Locker or other online bookstores should you wish to purchase them. They are also available for borrowing at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø library.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Research-Led education

There are active researchers teaching the unit who are able to engage students in deep and active learning and transmit to students their passion for the research they are carrying out. Assessment items encourage project and inquiry-based learning.

Provision of information to the group

Notifications through the Canvas Announcements Forum or the Canvas Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Canvas website (forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only).  Students should ensure they check their student email regularly. The Canvas discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.

Use of student email account

The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes".  Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.

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