English Education Major (BEd Secondary)

The English Education Major prepares students with content and pedagogical knowledge to teach in this subject area from Years 7 to 12. Students will also select a second teaching area specialisation from either: a minor teaching area, or broadening study in the major teaching area.

• apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts associated with effective teaching of secondary school students.
• critically evaluate and synthesise theory, research and practice to apply knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and across the full range of abilities to enhance learning.
• assess student learning and analyse diverse sources of data to support valid judgements of student learning.
• plan and deliver effective teaching and learning experiences with demonstrated impact.
• select, curate, use and create a range of digital resources and technologies to support learning and teaching.
• demonstrate responsibility and accountability for being a life-long learner, identify and engage in professional learning; demonstrate personal literacy and numeracy competencies to the required accreditation standard.
• engage in a continual cycle of improvement through critical and reflective practices including those based on local, national and global research and evidence-based practices.
• create, lead and maintain positive learning environments for all students, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• communicate professionally and engage collaboratively with colleagues, students, parent/carers, and the community.