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EML442 Curriculum Method 2: English (8)

Abstract

This subject examines the wide-ranging nature of matriculation English curriculum content, with due attention given to each of the three significant strands in English curriculum, namely language, literature and literacy, and also including multiliteracies and multimodal texts. Students will develop an understanding of the teaching strategies appropriate to the design, implementation and assessment of high quality Stage 6 English curriculum teaching and learning programs that cater for the needs of diverse learners. NSW curriculum documents are used as exemplars, however completion of this subject enables students to be accredited as secondary English teachers.

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Session 2
OnlineBathurst Campus
On CampusPort Macquarie
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EML442
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessiionHD/FLSchool of Teacher Education

Assumed Knowledge

EML441

Enrolment restrictions

Incompatible subject(s)
EML494

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to create their own pedagogical Position Statement on the teaching of secondary English
  • be able to demonstrate professional knowledge
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to select, analyse and evaluate literary texts and/or non-literary texts
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to design and plan a two week Stage 6 unit program
  • be able to analyse, justify and critically reflect upon teaching and learning activities

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Reviewing the English curriculum landscape
  • Examining Stage 6 English
  • English Programming and Planning
  • Assessment and Reporting
  • Pedagogies of Teaching Texts
  • Reviewing literacy, numeracy and linguistic issues
  • Inclusive Learning and Teaching
  • Socio-cultural issues
  • Reviewing the K-12 Curriculum
  • Promoting Social Equity

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.