Key facts
UNE unit code: EDEE321
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Literacy is a critical aspect of all secondary classrooms. Composing texts across the curriculum requires knowing the fundamental elements of English grammar.
This unit will help you to develop and refine your knowledge of grammar and text types. The unit covers the functional approach to language that underpins primary and secondary education, develops an understanding of grammatical concepts and their application.
Study this unit and gain knowledge and understanding of the functional approach to language that underpins primary and secondary education. Your learning will be relevant to the Australian Curriculum: English and/or the NSW English K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of how language and image are used to create effective written and multimodal texts, including knowledge of context and language at text, paragraph, sentence and word levels;
- demonstrate knowledge of text types, grammar and image, relevant to the Australian Curriculum: English and/or the NSW English K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum;
- apply knowledge of context, text and grammar to their own writing;
- analyse student need, assess student progress and achievement against curriculum achievement standards and syllabus outcomes for writing and multimodal text composition;
- identify and evaluate resources and programs to support students' writing and multimodal text composition; and
- design an engaging lesson sequence based on the teaching-learning cycle for writing and multimodal text composition in English or other curriculum learning areas for students with a range of learning needs.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online Quiz. This is a test of knowledge about language. Students must achieve a minimum of 50% on this assignment to pass the unit. No. Words: 500 equivalent |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 55% | All offerings | Portfolio. This assignment involves planning a sequence of teaching and learning. Students must achieve a minimum of 50% on this assignment to pass the unit. No. Words: 2500 equivalent |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
A New Grammar Companion for Teachers
ISBN: 9781925132694
Derewianka, B., PETAA 3rd ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Write Ways
ISBN: 9780190318574
Wing Jan, L., Oxford University Press 5th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Grammar and Meaning
ISBN: 9781875622917
Humphrey, S., Droga, L. and Feez, S., PETAA 2nd ed. 2012
Text refers to: All offerings
Teaching Language in Context
ISBN: 9780190333874
Derewianka, B. and Jones, P., Oxford University Press 3rd ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
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