Pre-requisites

A. Minor study in English (literature or literary studies ) OR
B. Minor Study in Writing, English Language Studies or Linguistics, TOGETHER WITH a part in English (literature or literary studies ) as per VIT Specialist Area Guidelines

ED920 Developmental Learning and Pedagogy
ED921 Ecology and Management of Learning Environments

Co-requisites

ED923 Information Communications Technology and Design
ED924 Learners, Educators and Social Contexts

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

Unit Description

This unit will provide pre-service teachers with the opportunity to engage with current knowledge and understanding about teaching and learning in English at the level of VCE and alternate pathways. Pre-service teachers will also engage with and develop their knowledge of the current curriculum for English. The unit covers recommended pedagogical approaches for the teaching and assessment of English in the senior years, including the effective integration of ICT for English processes and to enhance students’ learning experiences. Pre-service teachers will be provided with opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to analyse students’ competencies, determining learning needs and providing meaningful feedback to plan for and facilitate their progress in English. The unit will cover literacy and numeracy relevant to the method, and alternative pathways that can be provided for students with diverse educational needs and aspirations. The unit will also incorporate Christian faith, worldview and Scripture related to the teaching and learning of English.

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Unit offerings

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.