Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Kerry-Ann O'Sullivan
29WW356
Tutor & Marker
Sree Raniga
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp and (EDTE3870 or TEP387) or (EDST3140 and EDST3010)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on the contemporary role of the teaching of English in a secondary school context. Emphasis is given to the practical skills and knowledge required for teaching in a NSW English school department. NESA, NSW Education Standards Authority, syllabus documents for Stages 4 and 5 are examined in relation to outcomes, programming, assessment strategies and resources. The nature of student-centred learning in the English classroom is explored through a variety of approaches. Key issues considered include: analysing and teaching a range of types of texts including mutlimodal, the writing process, popular culture, adolescent reading, and the pedagogical integration of technology. Students reflect on approaches to teaching English and develop awareness of the social and political factors that impact English curriculum and teaching.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:
Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports
Please note:
Assignment extensions and late penalties
Requesting a re-assessment of an assignment If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements. Note:
University policy on grading Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information.
Descriptive Criteria for awarding grades in the unit In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks. Where any submitted assessment task is considered to be unsatisfactory in this regard, the highest possible final grade that can be awarded for the unit will be 45. Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016
The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades.
Note: If you fail a unit with a professional experience component, the fail grade will be on your transcript irrespective of the timing of the placement.
Withdrawing from this unit If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice via https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following sessions and may impact on your progression through the degree. Results 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.
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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English teaching digital portfolio | 25% | No | Week 6 |
Research-based perspectives on English teaching | 25% | No | Week 7 |
Programming and Assessment | 50% | No | Week 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Professional writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 25%
Multi-modal reflection and resource creation analysing a topic of professional interest from the unit content. 2000 words.
Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 25%
Professional presentation justifying the perspectives on English teaching present in the student's professional digital portfolio. 10 minutes.
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
Critique, revise and modify a Stage 4/5 unit of work and assessment task to meet the syllabus requirements and the needs of a case study class. 2000 words.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery Learning in this unit takes place in regular tutorials and professional dialogue forums, profession connected syndicate tasks and independent learning. The forums, syndicate tasks and independent learning will be facilitated and supported by a tutor via a range of online methods and the knowledge and tasks will feed into the on-campus workshops.
Professional reading, dialogue and reflection are important components of this unit. Students will complete the weekly readings/viewings as indicated and participate in online professional dialogue, independent tasks and syndicate tasks throughout the session. Details of these will be provided in the unit schedule and/or iLearn. This unit will employ online lectures and the lecture video and copies of the lecture slides will be posted on iLearn.
During tutorials students will participate in small group activities, whole class discussion and complete tasks as individuals, in pairs or small groups. Authentic case studies and school-based scenarios will be employed as well as videos of various aspects of teaching and learning. There will be opportunities for practising the strategies that teachers employ when developing positive learning environments. Independent scholarly research will be conducted into key topics and there will be opportunities to interrogate contested dimensions of various issues in English teaching.
Required textbooks
Dutton, J., D'warte, J., Rossbridge, J., & Rushton, K. (2018). Tell me your story: confirming identity and engaging writers in the middle years. Newtown, NSW: Primary English Teachers' Association (PETAA). Purchase from: https://petaa.edu.au/w/Store/Item_Detail.aspx?iProductCode=PET118&Category=%20BOOK
Sawyer, W. (Ed.), Charged with Meaning: Becoming an English teacher (2nd Ed). Phoenix Education. (Used weekly & also in EDTE4240) Purchase from https://www.phoenixeduc.com/charged-with-meaning-2e-9781925169300
Weekly and recommended readings/videos are available via Leganto which is accessed from the iLearn site. You will have access to full-text digital versions of all readings including required textbooks.
Structure The unit comprises 10 Weekly modules that involve: online lectures, tutorials, independent learning and profession connected syndicate tasks.
Attendance Requirements Attendance at all tutorials is expected.
Active involvement in the activities and independent learning is required and will be monitored. There will be a supporting website for the unit providing additional readings, links and materials. Lectures will also be available through Echo in iLearn from the following website link: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Unit iLearn site This unit has a full web presence through iLearn. Students will need regular access to a computer during workshops and access to the internet to complete this unit. Frequent (a minimum of twice weekly) access to iLearn is compulsory for all students. Important assessment information will be posted there, as will other relevant unit notices and materials, discussion forums, teaching resources, and support for workshop tasks. Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and external students especially are encouraged to use this web component. Electronic links and suggested references will be included in the Resources section. Please check the iLearn unit regularly.
Access and technical assistance
Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/index.php. You will need to enter your student username and password.
Please do NOT contact the Unit Convenor regarding iLearn technical help.
No extensions will be given for any technical issues. Allow enough time for your submissions.
Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk ph: 1800 67 4357 or log a request at help.mq.edu.au. OneHelp is the online IT support service for both students and staff.
This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:
The weekly program is a combination of 3 hour workshops and independent learning modules across 10 weeks.
Weeks 8, 9, and 10 (from Monday 25th April to Friday 13th May) will be for In School Professional Placement and no classes are scheduled.
Content covered in the Modules:
A detailed program of the Modules and their content is available in EDTE4230 iLearn site.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
School of Education Procedures
In addition, the following policies and procedures of the School of Education are applicable in this unit.
Attendance for undergraduate units
All Internal tutorials begin in Week 1 of Session.
Activities completed during weekly tutorials (internal) or on campus days (external) are essential for building the core knowledge and/or skills required to demonstrate the learning outcomes of this unit [and to meet the AITSL Graduate Teacher Standards and/or ACECQA requirements]. Attendance at all tutorials or on campus days is expected and the roll will be taken.
Students are required to attend the tutorial in which they are enrolled. Any changes to tutorial enrolments must be completed officially through e-student. Please do not contact the unit convenor requesting a change.
Unit Expectations
Note: It is not the responsibility of unit staff to contact students who have failed to submit assignments. If you have any missing items of assessment, it is your responsibility to make contact with the unit convenor.
Electronic Communication
It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis. Communication may occur via:
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
The 5Rs Framework, developed by the School of Education at Macquarie University, is embedded throughout your teacher education course.
Your use of the 5Rs Framework will help you develop the capabilities that will make your teaching career sustainable and fulfilling.
In this unit, you will learn using the 5Rs framework in the following important ways:
Reflexive:
As part of this unit, you will reflect on your future work in schools and undertake situational analyses of school settings and design learning in English.
Responsive:
Assessment Task 1 will support you to cater for the learning of a range of students including those from EAL/D backgrounds .
Ready to learn:
Tutorial activities and readings will help you to understand the factors shaping quality English teaching and consider how your discipline knowledge can be applied to teaching a range of topics and skills in English.
Research engaged:
The unit readings will give you the opportunity to engage with and evaluate research relevant to your English teaching and plan research-informed strategies for engaging student in their work in English. You will use this research to support your perspectives and explore your current and future English teaching.
Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook