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EDMT5657: English Curriculum 2
2024 unit information
This unit will examine the current syllabus documents and explore the ways in which contemporary theoretical perspectives underpin and inform these. The unit will continue to examine the practical uses of information technology in teaching and learning in English. There will be an emphasis on teaching English in the senior secondary years.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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24 credit points including EDMT5607 and EDMT5676 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of English teaching, particularly at the senior secondary level, in contemporary educational settings
- LO2. demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the current, debates, issues and developments in the teaching and learning of English in Australia and internationally, particularly at the senior secondary level
- LO3. develop a repertoire of highly effective teaching and learning strategies appropriate to the range of content in English 7-12, with a particular emphasis on catering to the diverse students across the suite of senior English courses including those dealing with the outcomes and content of the Stage 6 life skills program
- LO4. plan and prepare units of work for English 7-12 that demonstrate a thorough understanding of scope and sequence, syllabus requirements, effective pedagogy, required content, appropriate resources and suitable assessment
- LO5. demonstrate a sound knowledge of assessment, reporting and evaluation processes and practice
- LO6. understand the effective uses of ICT in English teaching and learning, particularly at senior secondary level and understand the requirements of the senior syllabus in terms of media and multimedia texts
- LO7. continue to value and develop reflective practice
- LO8. demonstrate the concept of excellence in teaching and learning through engagement with guest lectures, workshop debates on current issues and educational reform agendas.
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