GEC6371

Curriculum studies: English secondary I

Mr P W Richardson

6 points
* Full-year subject
* Distance
* Prerequisites: second-year BEd

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed knowledge and understanding of the various levels of the secondary school and the curriculum appropriate for each level; current theory and practice in the teaching of English curriculum; the competing views of what constitutes English as a field of study; sound theories and practices of language and language learning and the impacts these have on models of English curriculum.

Synopsis The subject is designed to assist students to develop skills in curriculum development in English education. Attention is given to the place and history of English education in the secondary curriculum; current developments and trends in English education; teaching strategies and procedures; understandings, values and skills in English education (reading, writing, speaking and listening); the development, location and evaluation of curriculum resources; and evaluation and assessment in English education. Emphasis is given to the Australian and Victorian contexts. Distance education students receive study guides and written course materials.

Assessment Assignment 1 (1500 words): 25%
* Assignment 2: 30%
* Assignment 3 (lesson plans and video): pass/fail
* Assignment 5 Curriculum kit (2000 words): 45%

Prescribed texts

Curriculum Corporation A national statement on English for Australian schools Curriculum Corporation, 1993
Curriculum Corporation English: The national profile Curriculum Corporation, 1993
Victorian Board of Studies Curriculum and standards framework: English VBOS, 1995

Recommended texts

Richardson P and Watson K (eds) Postcards from planet Earth OUP, 1990