English in the Secondary School I - TEP423
This unit focuses on the contemporary role of the teaching of English in a secondary school context. Emphasis is given to the practical skills and knowledge required for teaching in a NSW English school department. NESA, NSW Education Standards Authority, syllabus documents for Stages 4 and 5 are examined in relation to 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: skills development, the writing process, popular culture, visual texts, adolescent reading, and the pedagogical integration of technology.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Ms Janet Dutton |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Educational Studies Faculty of Human Sciences |
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