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Language Methodology Course

Learn the fundamentals of building engaging language programs for your students
Course type
Short course
Delivery mode
Online
Start date
14 May
Duration
4 Months
Price
A$1,500.00

Overview

This 42 hour Languages methodology course is designed for current teachers who wish to add Languages as a teaching method. It is suitable for primary or secondary teachers. Completion of this course and a 15 day practicum (not included with enrolment in this course) will provide participants with “Approval to teach Languages” in NSW Department schools.

The aim of this course is to provide existing non-language trained teachers with the fundamentals on how to use the NESA Language syllabi to develop engaging and sequenced language programs that enable students to demonstrate progression in language.

NOTE: This edition of the course does not include the practicum. Please go here to enrol in Language methodolgy course and practicum.

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • understand the specific issues relating to the teaching of languages
  • learn how students learn languages
  • gain a good understanding of the NESA languages curriculum
  • be exposed to different programming approaches for Languages
  • learn how to develop a Unit of Work and plan a lesson for languages based on the NESA language syllabi
  • be exposed to effective teaching strategies, resources and ICT tools that will assist you in developing engaging and differentiated tasks to cater for a range of language proficiency levels
  • gain a better understanding of valid and engaging assessment practices in languages
  • learn of networking and professional support for teachers of languages.

Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education

This course is delivered in partnership with the Sydney Institute for Community Language Education (SICLE)

 

SICLE provides professional pathways for teachers and support for community language students through the development of curriculum resources and assessments.

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Course content

  • Issues in teaching Languages
  • Research: How students learn languages
  • Syllabus/Curriculum familiarity
  • Programming approaches
  • Developing a Unit of Work
  • Lesson planning
  • Effective teaching strategies
  • Valid and engaging assessment practices in Languages
  • Language teaching resources
  • Effective ICT tools for teaching and learning Languages
  • Networking and support for teachers of Languages


For more information about the methodology course please read this PDF.


15-day practicum: The 15-day practicum is an additional component for teachers who wish to complete both the Language methodology course and the practicum together. For more information about the practicum please read this PDF. The administration cost of the practicum is $500.

To enrol in the Language methodology course and Practicum, visit this course page

If you have any questions about this practical please email us at sicle.curriculum@sydney.edu.au

Primary and secondary teachers who wish to add languages as a teaching method, and non-language trained teachers who want to develop their Language methodology skills.

This course is delivered online in 14 weekly 3 hour sessions - 2 hours self-paced modules and 1 hr synchronous tutorial via Zoom. Synchronous tutorials will be held each Tuesday evening at 6:30pm-7:30pm. Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.

Please note classes will not be held during school holidays.

  • Introduction to the Language Teaching Approval Program (compulsory) will be held on 7 May 2026
  • Units 1 to 8 will start on 14 May 2026 and finish 2 July 2026
  • Units 9 to 15 will start on 23 July 2026 and finish on 3 September 2026

You will be provided with online course materials and links to extensive list of resources. On successful completion you will recieve a Statement of Completion certificate.

80% attendance at weekly online tutorials, participation in online discussions and satisfactory completion of all four checkpoint tasks are mandatory requirements of this course.

All courses must be paid in advance of commencing your course. We accept the following payment methods:

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express (only available for enrolments made through the Sydney Short Courses website)
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (for company invoices only)
  • Journal Transfer (for University of Sydney Staff only)


Please see our Payment Options for further information.


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  • Online session links: you will receive reminder emails the day before and the day of each live session containing the meeting link and meeting ID.

Upcoming classes

Online

2026-05-14 Thu 14 May 2026 - 2026-09-03 Thu 3 Sep 2026

15 sessions, 15 hours total
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