English as an Additional Learning Area (EDUC90422)

This subject is offered to Teacher Candidates who are completing two other Learning Area Studies, but wish to have some generalist understanding of English teaching as a third Learning Area Study. The subject familiarises Teacher Candidates with the key State and National English curriculum policy statements and guidelines and how to plan and evaluate English lessons and units drawing on curriculum frameworks.

English as an Additional Learning Area focuses on the teaching of English at Levels 7 to 10. Areas addressed include: lesson and unit planning, responses to reading and viewing, approaches to writing in English, using drama to respond to literary texts, and teaching language in in context. The subject enables Teacher Candidates to engage with a range of texts including young adult fiction, poetry, drama, film and multimedia.

This elective also encourages Teacher Candidates to explore approaches that integrate aspects of their other learning areas with the key concepts of English teaching.