Forum on Curricula and Innovative Teaching
Research into Teaching and Learning
October 2009
At this forum members of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics reported on innovative practices in their teaching and on their current research into teaching and learning and curriculum development.
Presentations included:
Student perceptions and use of MUSO
Louisa Willoughby and Julie Bradshaw (Linguistics) Abstract | Slides
Constructivist discourse and a constructivist didactics in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning
Heinz Kreutz (German Studies) Abstract
Research–teaching nexus: Teaching and learning Japanese through translation and interpreting
Hiroko Hashimoto & Masato Takimoto (Japanese Studies) Abstract | Slides
Project-based Self-study of the Korean Language
Young-A Cho (Korean Studies) Abstract | Slides
Bebo for Beginners: using social networking as a focus for second language literacy development in a beginners’ Japanese course
Sarah Pasfield-neofitou, Mari Morofushi & Naomi Kurata (Japanese Studies) Abstract | Slides
Language and culture learning in 3D virtual environments: Second Life, lesson design, research and two case studies
Scott Grant (Chinese Studies) Abstract
Hui Huang (Chinese Studies) Abstract | Slides
Course development for Japanese background speakers at Monash University
Naomi Kurata & Kenta Koshiba (Japanese Studies) Abstract | Slides
“God Knows Best Latin:” University Assessment for Latin Intermediate
Eva Anagnostou-Laoutides (Classical Studies) Abstract | Slides
Development of L2 Competence through Email Exchange Project
Jun Yano (Japanese Studies) (with Hiroyuki Nemoto, Kanazawa University) Abstract | Slides
Intergenerational language learning
Marisa Cordella, Heinz Kreutz, Hui Huang and Michael Clyne (School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics) Abstract | Slides
En gros plan – Talking Heads: Interviews with Melbourne-based French speakers
Sally Staddon (French Studies) Abstract | Slides