Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Michael Stevenson
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
TEP401(S) and TEP423(P)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
TEP402
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit extends the work covered in TEP423. There is a particular emphasis on the development of strategies for responding to, and composing, a range of traditional and emerging text types, enhancing creativity and independent learning skills, and planning for assessment across a variety of language modes. The key elements embedded in the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards New South Wales syllabus documents (including Stage 6 documents and the K-10 syllabus) are examined within a teaching and learning context. Workshops also cover current professional issues such as classroom management, the teaching and learning of visual literacy, preparing for change in English curricula with an emphasis on the Australian Curriculum, the integration of technology into the English classroom, and the diverse needs of students in a changing world.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
IMPORTANT: all assignments for this unit are to be submitted using the relevant Turnitin and iLearn links on the TEP424 iLearn page. You do NOT need to submit any paper copies of these assignments or attach any cover sheets. However, by uploading your assignment, you agree as a member of the University community to abide by the principles of academic honesty (see Section 11 of this outline for more information). Students must achieve a satisfactory standard in each one of these assignments in order to pass the Unit.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Exploring formative assessment | 35% | Week 7 |
Unit of Work for Module C | 35% | Week 10 |
Reflection | 15% | Week 14 |
Weekly Quizzes | 15% | Weekly |
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 35%
This assignment develops your knowledge of formative assessment by providing you the opportunity to design an assessment for learning task to meet K-10 syllabus requirements. The emphasis in this assignment will be on teaching poetry.
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 35%
This assignment extends your skills in planning Stage 6 teaching and learning activities through preparing a unit of work to underpin the study of a prescribed HSC text within a modular and elective framework. The emphasis in this assignment will be on teaching film.
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 15%
Evaluate the relationship between a teacher and a learner based on your OWN professional experiences as an English teacher this year. This is your own personal reflection and evaluation.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
In addition to all submitted assessment tasks for TEP424, you are assessed on your knowledge of key concepts addressed in KEY READING each week.
Delivery
This course has 1 x 3-hour workshop each week:
Monday 4pm to 7pm C5A.210 or
Thursday 4pm to 7pm C5A.218
Classes cannot be changed on a weekly basis. For occasional changes due to unforeseen circumstances, permission must be sought from the Unit Convenor.
TEP424 is a professional, workshop-based unit of study. Students are, therefore, expected to attend each workshop. Where a student has difficulty meeting attendance requirements, they should be prepared to substantiate their reasons by supplying relevant documentation. All documentation and requests for special consideration need to be submitted online via http://ask.mq.edu.au.
Resources
An iLearn site will be used for access to unit resources and activities. You should visit this site on a regular basis for resources, links and unit announcements.Students are required to complete the weekly readings in advance of each workshop. Readings will be made available on eReserve and accessible through the unit’s iLearn website.
Resources are also available on the e is for english website for pre-service and beginning Secondary English Teachers. Address: http://www.educ.mq.edu.au/ee
Students should also visit the Curriculum Resources section, Level 3, of the University Library.
Students in this unit will need regular access to a computer and the Internet to complete the research components of the assignments and to locate teaching resources. There are a number of university computers in the Library, in C5C (rooms 211, 213, and 217) as well as dedicated spaces for students studying Education (the TEL Labs C5A201, 204 and 210). Computers in C5A210 may be accessed at published times.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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