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Secondary English: Subject and Method - Softcover

Quin, Rod; Driver, Duncan

 
9781108746939: Secondary English: Subject and Method
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1108746934 ISBN 13: 9781108746939
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2020

Synopsis

Secondary English: Subject and Method is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of teaching English in secondary schools for pre-service teachers. Written by highly accomplished teachers of subject English, the book's practical approach to language, literacy and literature, fosters the skills of assessment, unit planning and teaching strategies. With detailed consideration of reading, writing, grammar and language conventions, and chapters devoted to a variety of text types, Secondary English scaffolds you on the journey from learner to a teacher of English. To support this journey Secondary English uses a range of engaging features, including: Learning outcomes aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers; The voice of teacher and student experiences; Pause and think questions; Theory to practice boxes; Lesson plans and classroom activities; End-of-chapter activities help build pre-service teachers' resource files. Secondary English is a useful resource for introducing pre-service teachers to the practice of teaching English.

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About the Authors

Rod Quin has considerable experience as an author and educationalist having taught English at a variety of secondary schools, served as head of numerous English departments, acted as an advisor to two state education ministers, served as a policy officer in the WA Department of Education, written nineteen English school textbooks and has lectured and tutored at several universities in Western Australia.

Duncan Driver is Assistant Professor at the University of Canberra, lecturing and researching in the fields of subject English pedagogy and teacher education. Prior to joining the University of Canberra, he taught in secondary schools and lectured in the Department of English, Australian National University.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1108746934
ISBN 13 
9781108746939
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
340