Teaching and Language Assessment in TESOL

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5089
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Course ID
206270
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will develop a deep understanding of issues concerning social-cultural features of TESOL practices and resources and to connect it with language assessment in a TESOL setting. Students will develop a critical understanding of issues concerning the language classroom as a micro-social context and English appropriations and apply it to critiquing teaching approaches and methods in TESOL and related issues identified in a specific TESOL setting. The students will also apply theories of language teaching and assessment (including major language assessment concepts) to the design and justification of language assessment activities for a specific TESOL setting.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critique micro-contextual supports and constraints for ESL/EFL/EALD teaching and issues in creating effective learning environments for TESOL
  • Examine issues concerning teaching approaches and methods in TESOL
  • Design assessment activities for a designated TESOL classroom through a critical and innovative application of theories of language assessment

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed EDUC5110 Learning, Memory and Education

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