Description
Aims:
You will develop your understanding of the cultures and histories of London school students and engage with issues of culture, continuity and change in English classrooms.
Outcomes:
You will demonstrate this research and engagement by completing an assessment titled: 'Language, Culture & Learning'
You will:
- consider the diversity of pupils by asking the question, 'Who are the learners and what do they know?' and understand how this diversity affects teaching and learning.
- learn theoretical perspectives on the role of language in learning, the teaching of literacies and literature, the principles of syllabus design and evaluation, and the assessment and recording of learners' progress.
- reflect critically on your own experiences as learners and teachers
- engage with recent and relevant research and theories of learning and teaching as they relate to the broad field of English studies including drama
- critically and constructively engage with policy contexts and initiatives.
- assemble, over the first two terms of the programme, a portfolio of pieces of writing that address issues of language, culture and learning
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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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