Part Two: Essay of 2500-3000 words
Choose one of the essay topics below and, using the unit’s readings and ideas, write a 2500-3000 word essay that addresses the question or provocation.
Using the unit readings and ideas write an essay on one of the following:
1. Explore the reasons for diminished student engagement and motivation in Lower Secondary English classes and explore thinking taxonomies to promote motivation. Explore from a local, national and international perspective.
Refer to readings Topic 1-5
Topic 1:
Dixon, R. (2012). “’English’ in the Australian Curriculum: English.” English in Australia 47(1)
Goodwyn, A. (2010). “Becoming an English teacher: identity, self-knowledge and expertise.” Debates in English Teaching, Hoboken: Taylor and Francis
The Australian Curriculum (n.d.) http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/
The WA Curriculum (2016) retrieved from http://k10outline.scsa.wa.edu.au/home/p-10-curriculum/curriculum-browser/english-v8
Topic 2:
Killen, R. (2007). Effective teaching strategies : lessons from research and practice 4th ed. ch. 3 pp 66-87
Sawyer, W. (2009). “Boys’ Literacy: Negotiating the Territory.” English in Australia 44(3)
West, K. (2010). Inspired English Teaching: A Practical Guide for Teachers. London: Continuum. (Read Chapters 1 and 7).
Whitton, D. (2010). Lesson introductions and closure. Learning for teaching : teaching for learning 2nd ed. ch. 13 pp 139-143
Topic 3:
Howie, M. (2006). “[Un]common Sense: A Case for Critical Literacy.” Only Connect: English Teaching, Schooling and Community. Kent Town: Wakefield
55 thoughts on English teaching.pdf
Moon, B. (2004). Viewing Terms. Chalkface Press, Cottesloe.
Topic 4:
Comber, B. & Reid, J. (2006). “Literacy Education: What’s New and What Needs to be New.” Only Connect…: English Teaching, Schooling and Community. Kent Town: Wakefield,
Cremin, T. (2009). “Chapter 1” Teaching English Creatively. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis
Nichols, S. & Phil Cormack. (2009). “Make Boys at Home in School? Theorising and Researching Literacy dis(Connections).” English in Australia 44(3)
Topic 5:
BBC. (n.d.). Methods of Differentiation in the classroom . Retrieved from http://www.bbcactive.com/BBCActiveIdeasandResources/MethodsofDifferentiationintheClassroom.aspx
Differentiation – Process and Content (2002). Retrieved from: http://teachertools.londongt.org/?page=differentiationClassRoom just read the small overview at the top of the article
Frey, N. (n.d.) Differentiating Instruction in Responsive Middle and High School Classrooms. Retrieved from: http://education.ky.gov/educational/diff/Documents/Frey.pdf
Essay needs to be analytical
Refer to additional attachments also for guideline and help.
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