EDST5452 ASSESSMENT 1: CRITICAL REFLECTION (40%)
2000 words
Assessment Overview
Critical reflection on selected course readings.
Course Learning Outcomes
• CLO1: Critically engage with research literature in the area of English language education.
• CLO3: Critically examine taken-for-granted notions in English language education.
Detailed Guidance
This task requires you to select two related readings from the list of Assessment 1 readings below. They are all available on Moodle.
Maley 2009 (W2)
Modiano 2001 (W2)
Tajeddin et al 2018 (W2)
Sampson 2012 (W3)
Lin 2013 (W3)
Tajeddin et al 2015 (W4)
Ellis 2016 (W5)
Pavlenko 2003 (W5)
Answer critically the following questions for each of your chosen articles. Use appropriate headings for each section.
• How does the writer position him/herself in relation to theory and practice? What is his/her position on the subject?
• Explain how the text has broadened your thinking in the area. If it has challenged any of your own assumptions, mention that here.
• Quote and comment on what you regard as the most important section/quote from the reading and explain why it was significant to you in your teaching context and/or in your professional practice.
• Conclude with 2-3 questions you may still have in relation to the topic (but do not answer them).
In terms of structure, it is advised that you deal with each article one after the other (i.e. in sequential format). However, it may also be possible to integrate the discussion (see the integrated example in the Assessment Hub). In both cases, your assignment should begin with a brief Introduction section that introduces the main theme that relates to your two articles and why you chose these articles from the list. You should also include a short conclusion at the end of the assignment.
Where relevant, you are encouraged to incorporate additional references to aid the discussion of each article. All works cited within the assignment should be listed in a reference list at the end of the assignment, including the two main articles.