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The English specialisation equips students with key understandings of English education and provides 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.
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Primary Teacher; English teacher; Secondary English teacher; regional, rural remote teaching; literacy teacher.
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.
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 the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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