EDSE4219: Semester 1, 2026

Units EDSE4219 Semester 1 2026 [Normal day]

Unit outline_

EDSE4219: Teaching English 3

Semester 1, 2026 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This is the third 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 and consider the role teachers play in facilitating curriculum pedagogy for life-long learning. 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

Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	EDSE3120
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	EDSE4027
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jen Scott Curwood, js.curwood@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written work	Teaching Resource Portfolio See Canvas	50%	Week 05 Due date: 23 Mar 2026 at 23:59	2500 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Writing Program See Canvas	50%	Week 09 Due date: 27 Apr 2026 at 23:59	2000 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

See Canvas.

NOTE: All assessments in this unit must be passed in order to pass the unit. A failure of any single assessment will result in a failure of the unit.

Assessment criteria

See Canvas for marking criteria

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences late penalties apply in this unit.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

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 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. 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

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to Stage 6 English	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to Stage 6 English	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Stage 6 Programming and Assessment	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Stage 6 Programming and Assessment	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Preliminary English	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Preliminary English	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Standard English	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Standard English	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Advanced English	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Advanced English	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Critical Reflection on Stage 6 English	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Critical Reflection on Stage 6 English	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	EAL/D	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	EAL/D	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	English Studies	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	English Studies	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	English Extension 1 and 2	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	English Extension 1 and 2	Tutorial (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences' attendance policy is enforced in this unit, which states:

"Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90 per cent of timetabled activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Associate Dean or relevant delegated authority. The Associate Dean or relevant delegated authority may determine that a student fails a unit of study because of inadequate attendance. Alternatively, at their discretion, they may set additional assessment items when attendance is lower than 90 per cent."

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 Reading List on Canvas

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. Demonstrate understanding of the complex role of curriculum in school settings, and apply relevant policies, procedures and protocols when working with syllabus documents. GTS 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 6.1
LO2. Critically analyse and evaluate teaching and learning resources that enhance students’ learning in English. GTS 3.2, 3.3, 5.1
LO3. Describe how knowledge of English education recognises the agentic role of curriculum when it is co constructed with learners, leaders and community. GTS 3.7, 4.1, 7.3
LO4. Display increasing competence in teaching, planning, and assessing in ways that meet the needs of diverse learners who are progressing to a variety of post-school pathways. GTS 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.6, 4.1
LO5. Incorporate the needs and interests of students from a range of social, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds including the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that takes this into account in authentic ways. GTS 1.3, 1.4, 3.1
LO6. Describe the importance of engaging in continual and reflective professional dialogue and demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continual professional learning in English education. GTS 6.2, 6.4, 7.4

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

We appreciate students' thoughtful feedback on this unit, and each year the readings, assessments, and learning activities are updated in response to student feedback.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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