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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit, pre-service teachers build on the four core English units and develop advanced knowledge, skills and understandings that equip them to more effectively teach English and literacy as a general capability to children for whom English is a Second of Additional Language, including Indigenous children. Pre-service teachers will connect theory to practice through practical experiences that involve the teaching of English to EALD children. They will also consider social and cultural factors that may impact on the teaching of English.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2025UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 option in the Primary Education major sequence
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) discuss theory and research on language development in children who have English as a second or additional language or dialect.; (2) incorporate research literature to evaluate practices for teaching English and literacy as a general capability to children for whom English is a Second or Additional Language or Dialect.; (3) apply and reflect on teaching strategies for children who have English as a second or additional language or dialect.; (4) apply and reflect on strategies for assessing the achievement and progress of EALD children in English and literacy as a general capability.; (5) examine the concept of multilingualism and the importance of a child's home languages and culture.; and (6) select appropriate resources for teaching children who have English as a second or additional language or dialect..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) essay; (2) planning documents; and (3) microteaching activity and reflection. 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
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
EDUC1013 Teaching English in the Early Years of School
Successful completion of
EDUC2011 Teaching English in the Middle and Upper Primary Years
Successful completion of
EDUC2017 Texts and Literature in Primary School English
Successful completion of
EDUC3013 Data-informed Practice in the Primary English Classroom
Enrolment in
BH020 Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
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.