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EDSE3062: Teaching English 2

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

This unit will examine the current syllabus documents and explore the ways in which contemporary theoretical perspectives underpin and inform the English curriculum. There will be a focus on planning, programming, and implementing teaching programs across English 7-12. The unit will continue to examine the pedagogies appropriate for the teaching of English, including drama, film, and digital media.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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96 credit points of units, including EDSE3044
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jacqueline Manuel, jackie.manuel@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Unit of Work
See Canvas
80% STUVAC
Due date: 15 Nov 2021 at 23:59
3500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Assignment Teaching Resource Analysis
See Canvas
20% Week 04
Due date: 29 Aug 2021 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7

Assessment summary

  • Annotation of teaching resource: You are required to annotate a teaching and learning resource. Select and annotate a film or television episode related to Indigenous perspectives; include at least four references to related scholarship. This resource will demonstrate your knowledge of the English K-10 Syllabus and related support documents and show your knowledge of information and communication technologies.
  • Unit of work:You are required to develop a unit of work based on either the text from your literature circles or the Australian text used for Task 1. This demands that you synthesise all that you have learnt about the many aspects of effective English teaching. You need to clearly show how the design and assessment of the unit of work embodies student-centred pedagogy, meets the needs of diverse learners, incorporates information and communication technologies, and includes reading, writing, talking, listening, viewing and representing.
  • Tutorial contribution: Each week, you are expected to fully engage in lectures, tutorials, and other events. This includes being prompt, paying attention, and participating in all learning activities. One week, you will work in a small group to lead a 20-30 minute discussion on the week's readings.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Programming and Planning in Secondary English Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1
Week 02 Integrating the Cross-Curriculum Priority Areas: Indigenous Perspectives Lecture and tutorial (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 03 Teaching Media Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 09 Integrating the Cross-Curriculum Priority Areas: Asia Lecture and tutorial (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 10 Understanding the Needs of Students from Diverse Backgrounds Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO4 LO8
Week 11 Meeting the Needs of Students from Diverse Backgrounds through Programming and Planning Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO1 LO4 LO8
Week 12 Teaching Writing: Discursive, Creative, Persuasive, and Reflective Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO4 LO5 LO7
Week 13 Assessing writing Lecture and tutorial (4 hr) LO4 LO5 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

See Canvas for weekly content and readings.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

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 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
  • 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 needs of diverse students
  • 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. have a sound and demonstrable knowledge of assessment, reporting and evaluation processes and practice
  • LO6. understand the effective uses of ICT in English teaching and learning and the requirements of the syllabus in terms of digital texts
  • LO7. continue to value and develop reflective practice
  • LO8. demonstrate the concept of excellence in teaching and learning through engagement with current issues and educational reforms

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The content in this unit has been updated based on student feedback.

Site visit guidelines

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