4313 (v.3) Ed 483 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - English

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	1.5
Tutorial:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	4303 (v.3) Ed 473 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - English
Syllabus:	Designed to introduce and formalise students with the post-compulsory secondary English syllabi and develop the skills they will need in order to be effective english teachers. Focuses on specific areas of concern to English teachers, for example, boys and literacy, development of inclusive curriculum and critical literacy. Students will undertake professional reading on these issues and will develop teaching/learning strategies which will ensure they are addressed in their classroom.
Unit Outcomes:	On succcessful completion of this unit, students will have- Discussed the aims and philosophies of English at upper secondary level. Analysed and discussed the objectives and assessment requirements related to the various English courses offered at this level. Demonstrated a familiarity with the range of texts, print and non-print, examined in these courses. Formulated instructional objectives consistent with the needs and cognitive development of different groups of students. Demonstrated an awareness and competence in a variety of teaching techniques. Become familiar with the English 'Student Outcome Statements' and have had some experience assessing student levels. Constructed and resourced a four week program suitable for a specific upper School English Course. Examined, discussed and developed strategies which focus on specific areas of concern within the English course and English classroom, critical literacy, boys and literacy, inclusive curriculum. Engaged in professional reading tasks from relevant and contemporary Education Journals.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Sawyer, W. et al: What Does an Effective Year 12 English Teacher Look Like? Stella English in Australia 129-130., Dec 2000 - Feb 2001. Australian Literacy Educator's Association. Parkinson, Bill: 'Literacy for Unemployment': Interpretations Vol 32, No2, 1999. Sandy Smith: Using Computers to Improve Literacy Among Low Achieving Year 7 Boys. Stella - English in Australia 2000. James Maloney: Why Don't Boys Read? Boys and Books. Building a Culture of Reading Around Our Boys. ABC Books, Sydney, 2001. Pam Gilbert: Attending to the Details: Gender, English and Schooling. English in Australia, July 1995. Pam Gilbert and Nola Alloway: Everything is Dangerous: Working with the Boys & Literacy' Agenda, English in Australia, 119-20. October 1997. Ann Charmichael: 'Racist Discourse'. Stella, English in Australia, Dec 2000 - Feb 2001. Wendy Hanlen: 'Same Language, Different Lingo', EQ Australia. John Fielder: 'Stereotyping Aboriginal Footballers', Post-colonial Reading Strategies. Interpretations Vol 31, No1, June 1998. Paul Frye: Critical Literacy: Using Frontline. English in Australia 119-20. Dec 2000 - Feb 2001.
Unit Texts:	The Curriculum Framework: Curriculum Council of Australia Syllabus Manual: Year 11 and Year 12 subjects, English, Curriculum Council of Western Australia.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 1 10%, Assignment 2 15%, Assignment 3 20%, Assignment 4 20%, Assignment 5 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y