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TEP423: English in the Secondary School I
This unit focuses on the contemporary role of the teaching of English in a secondary school context. Emphasis is given to the classroom application of current theories about literature, literacy and language learning. The Board of Studies NSW syllabus documents for Stages 4, 5 and 6 are examined in terms of outcomes, programming, assessment strategies and resources. The nature of student centred learning in the English classroom is explored through a variety of approaches. Key issues considered include; the writing process, popular culture, visual texts, adolescent reading, and the integration of technology.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Kerry-Ann O'Sullivan |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Education |
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