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EDSE3119: Teaching English 1

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This is the first unit of study in a suite of sequential English curriculum units. In this unit, students will consider how discipline knowledge is organised, taught, and experienced across the secondary school years. The unit will emphasise the integration of knowledge within and across the discipline area of English and consider the role teachers play scaffolding subject learning that connects to students' lives. This unit will provide students with the practical and theory-informed knowledge required to respond to the needs of diverse learners in English.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDSE3119
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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72 credit points including (EDSE2010 or EDHP2001) and 12 credit points at 2000 level from (Australian Literature or English)
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jen Scott Curwood, js.curwood@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Paul Riser, paul.riser@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Curriculum Library Report
Report
20% Week 04
Due date: 12 Mar 2024 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO5
Assignment Statement of Goals and Values
Statement
40% Week 08
Due date: 16 Apr 2024 at 23:59
1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4
Assignment group assignment Group Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
40% Week 13
Due date: 24 May 2024 at 23:59
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

There are three assessments in this unit:

  • Curriculum Library Report, where you will showcase your ability to select and analyse appropriate texts for the English curriculum.
  • Statement of Goals and Values, where you will articulate your research-informed goals and values as a secondary English teacher.
  • Group Lesson Plan, where you will work in a small group to design and deliver a lesson plan based on one of the language modes.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

Refer to Canvas for detailed assessment rubrics.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Standard FASS late penalties apply.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Becoming an English Teacher Tutorial (3 hr) LO1
Week 02 An Introduction to English Method Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 03 Contextualising the Australian Curriculum Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 04 Teaching Reading Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 05 Assessing Reading Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 06 Understanding Goals and Values Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 07 Teaching Writing Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 08 Assessing Writing Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 09 Teaching and Assessing Speaking Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 10 Teaching and Assessing Listening Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 11 Teaching and Assessing Viewing Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 12 Teaching and Assessing Representing Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

The Sydney School of Education and Social Work has a 90% attendance policy. Attendance is compulsory in this unit, and students must attend their assigned tutorial. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

See Canvas for required readings.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Articulate the importance of curriculum and discipline knowledge in the lives of their future students.
  • LO2. Use curriculum and discipline content, strategies, and resources to plan and implement activities for use in a range of contemporary education settings.
  • LO3. Select and design quality resources through combined assessments to develop a professional portfolio.
  • LO4. Demonstrate knowledge of teaching and learning strategies in discipline and curriculum areas that meet the diverse needs of students.
  • LO5. Demonstrate a research-based approach to teaching based on a critical analysis of curriculum-related documents.
  • LO6. Engage in collaborative professional practice with peers and colleagues.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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Student feedback has been taken into consideration in designing this unit.

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