013069 English Teaching Methods 4

This subject focuses on preparing proficient beginning teachers in English and setting a foundation for continuing professional development. It explores skills needed to design, organise, and evaluate methods and materials for English teaching. The use of a theoretical framework, grounded in education research, is considered as a basis for future teaching.

In this subject students demonstrate a developing depth of knowledge within a selected area of English education relevant to selected NSW Stage 4, 5 and 6 English syllabuses. Topics in this subject include methods and types of assessment, teaching writing, drama, Shakespeare and poetry, and strategies to assist student learning in English with an emphasis on student-centred learning.