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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces foundational principles and practices in secondary English teaching. It covers curriculum frameworks for English, lesson design, teaching strategies, resources, and instructional methods. Students will learn how to plan effective lessons that meet curriculum requirements and student needs. Particular emphasis will be placed on the importance of content knowledge in the English curriculum and its role in the development of reading and writing abilities. Common ideologies and misperceptions that undermine effective teaching and learning in English will also be addressed. Demonstrations and examples used in the unit will relate mainly to the lower secondary years.
Unit was previously coded LAN6601
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 10 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
On campus workshops Readings and discussions
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Lesson planning | 60% |
| Examination | Theory and practice of English teaching | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces foundational principles and practices in secondary English teaching. It covers curriculum frameworks for English, lesson design, teaching strategies, resources, and instructional methods. Students will learn how to plan effective lessons that meet curriculum requirements and student needs. Particular emphasis will be placed on the importance of content knowledge in the English curriculum and its role in the development of reading and writing abilities. Common ideologies and misperceptions that undermine effective teaching and learning in English will also be addressed. Demonstrations and examples used in the unit will relate mainly to the lower secondary years.
Unit was previously coded LAN6601, LAN4210
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On campus workshops Readings and discussions
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Lesson planning | 60% |
| Examination | Theory and practice of English teaching | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
LAN6711|2|2