Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
In this unit, pre-service teachers will build their knowledge and understandings of the multiple text forms that are used and created in the teaching of English in the primary (F-6) classroom. They will analyse text structures, language features and modalities of texts typically used in primary schools as a key aspect of this unit. Pre-service teachers are exposed to a wide range of quality children's literature, including literature written by international and Aboriginal authors, and how to use a range of multimodal texts to teach the literature and literacy strands of the curriculum. Pre-service teachers learn how to plan sequences of lessons and for children in Years F-6 that use a range of texts.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 core unit in the Primary Education major sequence
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse the purpose, structure and language features of a range of text types and discuss the role of different text types in children's literacy learning.; (2) evaluate strategies for teaching children in their primary years about texts and literature.; (3) plan a sequence of lessons using a range of textual resources, including texts written by Aboriginal authors, that focuses on the Literature strand of the English curriculum.; (4) explain the purpose of formative assessment and feedback in the teaching of English to children in the primary years (F-6).; (5) apply knowledge about formative assessment for teaching English in the primary years (F-6).; (6) assemble a repository of annotated textual resources for teaching English (literature) in the primary years (F-6).; and (7) create a multimodal digital text that could be used to teach English to children in the primary years (F-6).
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) essay; (2) planning documents - group assignment; and (3) portfolio of resources. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 30 hours
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.