ENGLISH SECONDARY CURRICULUM 1

EDU4EN1

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, the emphasis is on effective teaching and learning of English Language, Literature and Literacy in an Australian context for students in the junior and middle years of secondary school (Years 7-10) , drawing upon the expectations and structures of current curriculum and professional frameworks. This unit is designed to establish a knowledge and skill base for pre-service teachers in the areas of curriculum, pedagogy, content knowledge, planning, classroom implementation, assessment and reporting, and reflection. Pre-service teachers consider, demonstrate and reflect upon the application of method-specific concepts, issues and developments, inclusive practice, safety and legal responsibilities, and the application of current and emerging learning technologies in their teaching. They explore the use of text and multi-modal materials in the evaluation, design and implementation of learning activities and resources that are responsive to the needs of diverse learners.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Leanne Higham

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Masters of Teaching Secondary (EMTCS, EMTCSB, EMTCSW), Bachelor of Education Secondary (EBEDS, EBEDSB and EBEDSM), Master of Teaching (EMTP), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTS), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTSB), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Education (AZAAE), Bachelor of Science//Bachelor of Science Education (SZSSE), Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (AZATS), Bachelor of Science & Masters of Teaching Secondary (SZSTS), Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (EBTS), Bachelor of Education (EVEDB), Bachelor o f Education (RBEDM)

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of English Education, and an in-depth understanding of how students learn in English Language, Literature and Literacy

02. Critically analyse, plan and synthesise, and implement a range of learning and teaching activities and sequences for junior and middle secondary school students in English Language, Literature and Literacy, which involve a variety of pedagogical approaches and resources (including safe and ethical use of resources, including ICT appropriate to state and national curricula

03. Describe, design, and evaluate a unit of work involving a variety of teaching strategies which cater for individual differences in student learning across a range of abilities, integrate literacy and numeracy capabilities and integrate capabilities and priorities of state and national curricula in English Education at secondary school level.

04. Examine the relationships between assessment, feedback and reporting, learning task design, student engagement and their knowledge and skills in English Language, Numeracy and Literacy, and apply to the requirements of curriculum documents.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne Higham

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 9 - 9
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bendigo and Bundoora Campuses only Thursday or Friday

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Evaluation of Teaching Resources = 1250 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Topic-based Unit of Work = 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective Statement of Personal Pedagogy = 1250 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1

Bendigo, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne Higham

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Evaluation of Teaching Resources = 1250 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Topic-based Unit of Work = 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective Statement of Personal Pedagogy = 1250 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne Higham

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Evaluation of Teaching Resources = 1250 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Topic-based Unit of Work = 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective Statement of Personal Pedagogy = 1250 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1

Mildura, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne Higham

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 9 - 9
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Evaluation of Teaching Resources = 1250 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Topic-based Unit of Work = 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective Statement of Personal Pedagogy = 1250 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1