EDF5135 English education in the secondary years A
Faculty of Education
EDF5135 English education in the secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5135
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5135
No unit lists EDF5135 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Minor in literature or literary studies; or minor in English language studies or linguistics with a two-unit sequence in literature or literary studies
Corequisite: Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3009 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Prohibition: EDF4857
Overview
This unit enables you to build a strong foundation for your career-long professional learning as a teacher of English, literature, literacy and related subjects in secondary school (Years 7 to 12). You will work collaboratively and independently to develop your skills and knowledge in planning and implementing curriculum materials in the area of English language. You will learn how teachers plan for and undertake educational projects and research as part of their professional work. You will also learn to appreciate how language, in its various modes and uses, including those involving information and communication technologies (ICT), mediates the learning of all young people across a range of curriculum areas and in their outside-school lives. Through an examination of a range of national and international education policies and the Australian Curriculum: English, you are familiarised with current developments in the theory and practice of English literacy education. The unit informs and facilitates your active contributions to contemporary dialogue within the English teaching profession, drawing both on the rich traditions and exciting innovations in English education in Australia and internationally.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical autobiographical narrative (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Collaboratively designed unit of work focused on writing (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically reflect on your beliefs, ethical practices and experiences in regard to the subject of English and in regard to your teaching of this subject
- 2
use, critically and creatively, a variety of communication strategies in different modes (including a range of ICTs) and in different teaching and learning contexts
- 3
actively participate in professional conversations and debates about issues pertinent to English education
- 4
inquire into and develop your professional identity as prospective teachers of English language, literature and literacy
- 5
investigate the impact of recent language and literacy policy on curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and ethical issues in different subject areas
- 6
plan for, enact and adjust as appropriate a variety of teaching and learning strategies and practices that meet the needs of a diverse range of student learners, in a variety of settings and curriculum contexts
- 7
plan for and undertake educational projects or research relevant to your work as professional teachers.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
- on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Fleur Diamond
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Fleur Diamond
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5135?
EDF5135 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5135 offered?
In 2021, EDF5135 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5135?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5135 have an exam?
No. EDF5135 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.