English Specialisation
Code SPAAVE
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About this Specialisation
This specialisation will equip you with key understandings of English education and provide the extended content knowledge required to address the demands and opportunities of the 7-10 secondary school English curriculum.
Emphasis is given to inquiry-based practical work, demonstrations, co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of information communication technology, to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary English. Planning, teaching, and assessment strategies are developed within a range of English content areas.
Code
SPAAVEAvailability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| City Campus | |
| Joondalup | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Complete the following 7 units (105cp):
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAE1250 | Foundations of Primary Mathematics | 15 |
| HPE2240 | Health and Physical Education in Primary Schools | 15 |
| ENG1140 | Discovering Literature | 15 |
| ENG1420 | Popular Texts for Young People | 15 |
| ENG3106 | Australian Literature | 15 |
| LAN1060 | Grammar for Secondary English Teaching and Learning | 15 |
| LAN2250 | Introduction to Secondary English Teaching | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Important notes
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Students may be required to attend more than one campus to meet the requirements of this specialisation.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Students on graduation will be eligible for registration with the WA Teachers Registration Board and will be able to teach in primary schools and teach secondary English in secondary schools from years 7-10.
Possible future job titles
Primary Teacher; English teacher; Secondary English teacher; regional, rural remote teaching; literacy teacher.
This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses
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