edu2te teaching english
TEACHING ENGLISH
EDU2TE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the developmental nature of language and 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 | TBA | TBA |
| 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:
- Assessment Task 2
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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:
- Assessment Task 3
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (1250 word) | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| Planning a structured literacy program (1250 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One 1.5 hour examination (1250 word equivalent) | 30 | 03 | |
| Grammar Quiz | This task is a preparatory task for the literacy test to be completed prior to graduation. It is a Hurdle requirement, further details will be provided on the LMS |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCindy Tassone
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (1250 word) | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| Planning a structured literacy program (1250 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One 1.5 hour examination (1250 word equivalent) | 30 | 03 | |
| Grammar Quiz | This task is a preparatory task for the literacy test to be completed prior to graduation. It is a Hurdle requirement, further details will be provided on the LMS |