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Learning Area English (SI) 2 (EDUC91245)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
Overview
| Availability | July - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject builds upon the theory and practice of teaching established in Learning Area English 1 by further developing Interns’ repertoire of subject specific practices and teaching resources and deepen their understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of Years 7-12 English, and the Clinical Teaching Model.
Interns will build on their knowledge of planning, structuring and sequencing learning programs, and are supported to identify and use teaching and classroom communication strategies designed to improve learning outcomes. Interns will be supported to reflect on, evaluate and improve their teaching programs. This includes developing an understanding of differentiation as a tool to cater for diverse learners and to promote student engagement and participation. Interns will also build their capacity to assess and provide feedback on student learning using a variety of tools.
The assessment tasks in this subject will support the development of Interns’ understanding of the roles of assessment in teaching and learning, along with the integration of curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge into the development of teaching and learning sequences.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Interns should be able to:
- Design achievable English lesson and unit plans, integrating knowledge of student learning, curriculum, assessment, and reporting.
- Demonstrate strong English subject and pedagogical content knowledge including differentiation of teaching and content selection and organization, to meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Select and integrate English strategies and resources, including literacy and numeracy understandings, and the effective and appropriate use of ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.
- Identify and evaluate assessment and diagnostic strategies in English, including moderation, to assess, support and provide evidence of learning for students across the full range of abilities.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, Interns should be able to demonstrate:
- Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- Critical and creative thinking.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
- Linking theory and practice.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91217 | Learning Area English (SI) 1 | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91131 | Learning Area English 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Report: Report on assessment in English
| 4 weeks after the end of the intensive | 40% |
Planning document: Unit plan
| 8 weeks after the end of the intensive | 60% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- July - Online
Coordinator Bella Illesca Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours (16 hours of synchronous online intensive classes and 8 hours of asynchronous online activities). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 July 2025 to 18 July 2025 Last self-enrol date 7 July 2025 Census date 25 July 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 September 2025 Assessment period ends 6 October 2025 July contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 4 March 2025