EDF1205 English education 1

This unit will introduce you to the complexities involved in teaching English and literacy, and in developing theoretical perspectives on learning and teaching in the field. You will develop your own discipline knowledge of English. You will be encouraged to research changing practices in the teaching of English, critically reflect on your own beliefs and teaching practices, and develop a robust theoretical perspective on the learning and teaching of literacy for a diverse range of learners. You will focus on the range of ways children encounter and use symbol systems while exploring their diverse everyday worlds and building their literacy skills. You will also develop understanding of relevant local and national English curriculum for schools, and the interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy.