EDF5136 English education in the secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5136 English education in the secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- 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 EDF5136
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5136
No unit lists EDF5136 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite:
Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit builds on EDF5135 (English education in the secondary years A) by extending your knowledge, skills and capacities. You will continue to build a strong foundation for your career-long professional learning as a teacher of English language, literature, literacy and related subjects in secondary school (Years 7 to 12). You will work collaboratively and independently to plan and implement appropriate curriculum in the area of English language. You will also learn how teachers plan for and undertake educational projects and research as part of your professional work. You will develop a finely honed appreciation of how language, in its various modes and uses, including information and communication technologies (ICT), mediates the learning of all young people in school and in their outside-school lives. Through an examination of a range of national and international education policies and the Australian Curriculum: English, you will be familiarised with current developments in the theory and practice of English literacy education, with a particular focus on senior English curriculums. The unit informs and facilitates your active contributions to contemporary dialogue within the English teaching profession, drawing both on rich traditions and exciting innovations in English education in Australia and internationally.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Evaluative research-based piece (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Curriculum materials design (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 a prospective teacher 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 research into your practicum experiences of teaching English in schools and other settings
- 8
design and publish text-related tasks and artefacts for teaching a diverse range of students in schools and collaboratively plan accompanying professional learning activities that could be used with peers and/or professional colleagues in schools.
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.
The teaching approaches used in this unit include: inquiry-based learning; dialogic teaching and learning (including peer assisted learning); enacting practices for the secondary English classroom; research activities; role plays and online forum participation. The combination of scheduled classes, online participation and group collaboration provide a range of opportunities to explore key ideas and approaches to English teaching. In addition, the learning and teaching in this unit are constructed around a professional experience placement in a secondary school setting. This professional experience enables students to inquire into and critically appreciate the nuances and complexities of intellectual, imaginative, curriculum and relational elements in teachers’ work.
In this unit you will be required to demonstrate your ability to collaborate with your peers, lecturers and professional colleagues in schools. You will also be required to show evidence of regular engagement with the week to week readings prescribed for the unit. Assignment work is also based around collaborative professional engagement with ideas, that maximise the opportunities for group learning and participation. You are expected to attend and participate in all schedule class sessions. Lecturers are happy to discuss issues with you and to engage in critical dialogue about experiences and/or readings in the unit, provided that you can demonstrate that you have taken your responsibilities in the teaching and learning relationship seriously.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Fleur Diamond
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Scott Bulfin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5136?
EDF5136 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5136 offered?
In 2021, EDF5136 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5136?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5136 have an exam?
No. EDF5136 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.