EDF5831 Primary English 2

This unit develops your understanding of English learning in the Victorian and Australian curriculum. This unit focuses on developing coherent and advanced knowledge in relation to literacy teaching in a diverse social, cultural and technological world. Building on previous work, you will continue to explore and critique various conceptual frameworks and theoretical ideas that help you to understand how students continue to develop various literacy knowledges, skills and understandings. The teaching of English is examined from a number of current theoretical perspectives and you will develop appropriate pedagogical practices that support student's English learning across the full range of abilities and with respect to students from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. With a particular focus on the middle and upper primary years, the unit explores effective pedagogies to enhance student's oral language, reading, writing and visual literacies considering issues related to planning inclusive learning experiences for all students.