edu2te teaching english
TEACHING ENGLISH
EDU2TE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the developmental nature of languageand literacy beyond the early years and develops understanding of the tensions surrounding the assessment of literacy. Students develop a practical knowledge of curriculum programs and assessment practices for each level of schooling (early primary, middle years) including: innovations in language and literacy pedagogy e.g. multiliteracies.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1LL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Weekly readings available online in LMS | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Literacies & Learners: Current perspectives (3rd Ed) | Recommended | Green, D & Campbell, R (Eds) (2006) | AUSTRALIA: PEARSON EDUCATION |
| Readings | Literacy: reading, writing and children's literature | Recommended | Winch, G., Ross Johnson, R., March, P., Ljungdahl, L. and Holliday, M. (2011) (4th ed.) | SOUTH MELBOURNE, OXFORD. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate effective use of theoretical frameworks to plan for literacy teaching across the curriculum.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
02. Demonstrate a practical command of a repertoire of programs, approaches and strategies that reflect current best English teaching, learning and assessment practice.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
03. Explain the complexity of the socio-political issues surrounding the definition and assessment of literacy.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Strategies - 3 teaching strategies | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| Literacy Block Planning | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination | 30 | 03 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCindy Tassone
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Tutorial
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Strategies - 3 teaching strategies | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| Literacy Block Planning | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination | 30 | 03 |