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Location: Cradle Coast, Launceston, Online

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 Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Belinda Hopwood
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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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 $578.00 $578.00 not applicable $2,440.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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.

AssessmentQuiz (Reading) (10%)|Quiz (Writing) (10%)|Reading Portfolio (40%)|Writing Portfolio (40%)
TimetableView 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

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