Courses & Units

Developing Understandings of English EPR210

Introduction

In this second English unit, you will further the work commenced in ESH110/EPR110 in language, closely integrating this with the Literacy Strand of the Australian Curriculum: English. The unit has a particular focus on contemporary approaches to the teaching of reading, including close attention to the teaching of phonemic awareness, phonics, word knowledge, and comprehension of a wide range of texts. An emphasis of study will also be on teaching children writing, with a close study of text types and grammar. Throughout the unit there is also a strong focus on the pedagogical imperatives underpinning the English curriculum including explicit teaching, assessing student work and catering for diverse learners. You will learn to apply this knowledge by developing a portfolio of lesson plans in reading and writing across both of the assessment pieces in this unit.

Summary

Unit name	Developing Understandings of English
Unit code	EPR210
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor Belinda Hopwood
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1	On-Campus		International	Domestic
Cradle Coast	Semester 1	On-Campus		International	Domestic
Online	Semester 1		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	26/2/2024	22/3/2024	15/4/2024	2/6/2024

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

apply theoretical knowledge about the English discipline
analyse and describe written texts
design a portfolio of lessons / experiences for the teaching of: (a) reading; and (b) writing, in response to specific outcomes and diverse student needs

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
070101	$555.00	$555.00	not applicable	$2,324.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

EPR110 Foundations of English OR ESH110 Foundations of English OR EES160 Foundations of Literacy Support

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	You are expected to dedicate around ten hours per week to this unit. This may be divided as follows: Weekly Lecture (1 hour); Weekly Readings (2 hours); Weekly Tutorial (2 hours); Weekly Discussion Boards (1 hours); Assessment (5 hours). Your progress in this unit depends on your engagement with weekly online tutorials and discussion boards.
Assessment	Quiz (Reading) (10%)\|Quiz (Writing) (10%)\|Reading Portfolio (40%)\|Writing Portfolio (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Fellowes, J., & Oakley, G. (2020). Language, literacy and early childhood education (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. Derewianka, B., & Jones, P. (2016). Teaching language in context (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. Perrin, R. (2015). Pocket guide to APA style (5th ed.). Cengage Learning. Please note there is no requirement to purchase the Perrin text if you already have the previously required Faigley text. Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.
Recommended	Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations. (2009). The early years learning framework. https://www.education.gov.au/early-years-learningframework-0 Emmitt, M., Zbaracki, M., Komesaroff, L., & Pollock, J. (2015). Language and learning: An introduction for teaching (6th ed.). Oxford University Press. Hill, S. (2012). Developing early literacy: Assessment and teaching (2nd ed.). Eleanor Curtain. Humphrey, S., Droga, L., & Feez, S. (2012). Grammar and meaning. PETAA. NSW Department of Education and Training. (2007). Writing and spelling strategies: Assisting students who have additional learning support needs. NSW Department of Education and Training. Oakhill, J., Cain, K., & Elbro, C. (2014). Understanding and teaching reading comprehension: A handbook. Routledge. Oakley, G., & Fellowes, J. (2016). A closer look at spelling in the primary classroom. PETAA. University of Tasmania (2015). APA 7th edition. In Referencing guide. Retrieved from https://utas.libguides.com/referencing/APA7th
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

Required

Fellowes, J., & Oakley, G. (2020). Language, literacy and early childhood education (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Derewianka, B., & Jones, P. (2016). Teaching language in context (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Perrin, R. (2015). Pocket guide to APA style (5th ed.). Cengage Learning*.
*Please note there is no requirement to purchase the Perrin text if you already have the previously required Faigley text.

Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

Recommended

Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations. (2009). The early years learning framework. https://www.education.gov.au/early-years-learningframework-0
Emmitt, M., Zbaracki, M., Komesaroff, L., & Pollock, J. (2015). Language and learning: An introduction for teaching (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Hill, S. (2012). Developing early literacy: Assessment and teaching (2nd ed.). Eleanor Curtain.
Humphrey, S., Droga, L., & Feez, S. (2012). Grammar and meaning. PETAA.
NSW Department of Education and Training. (2007). Writing and spelling strategies: Assisting students who have additional learning support needs. NSW Department of Education and Training.
Oakhill, J., Cain, K., & Elbro, C. (2014). Understanding and teaching reading comprehension: A handbook. Routledge.
Oakley, G., & Fellowes, J. (2016). A closer look at spelling in the primary classroom. PETAA.
University of Tasmania (2015). APA 7th edition. In Referencing guide. Retrieved from https://utas.libguides.com/referencing/APA7th

Links

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