Course overview
This course aims to equip TESOL/EALD educators with critical insight into contemporary issues shaping English language education in diverse contexts. Through the exploration of equity, inclusion, and social justice; Global and World Englishes; and the policy and political forces influencing TESOL, students will develop the analytical, reflective, and practical skills needed to navigate complex classroom realities, advocate for equitable practices, and respond to global linguistic diversity with informed pedagogical approaches.
- Equity and Social Justice in TESOL
- Inclusive TESOL Pedagogies
- Power, Privilege, and Marginalisation
- Myths and Realities of Global English
- Implications for TESOL Methodologies
- World Englishes and Learner Identity
- ELF in Assessment and Curriculum
- Language Policy and TESOL
- The Politics of Language and Migration
- Policy, Advocacy, and Teacher Agency
Course learning outcomes
- Critically analyse issues of equity, inclusion, and social justice within TESOL contexts, and evaluate their implications for learners, teachers, and communities both locally and globally
- Examine the evolving identity of TESOL/EALD educators and explore the role of professional development in shaping teacher agency, reflective practice, and ethical decision-making in diverse educational settings
- Understand and critique the concepts of Global Englishes and World Englishes, assessing their impact on language teaching methodologies, curriculum design, assessment, and learner identity
- Evaluate educational policies and political pressures that influence TESOL at institutional, national, and international levels, with an emphasis on how such forces shape classroom practice and access to language education
- Engage with current research and theoretical frameworks relevant to contemporary debates in TESOL, applying them to real-world challenges and proposing informed, context-sensitive solutions
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 29029
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 10
Online
Group 1
Class number 20296
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 21
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