This module is intended for students have an interest in finding out how to teach literary texts in practical contexts or who want to explore aspects of teaching English to different age groups.
The module designed to give students a knowledge of the principles of engaging learners in schools with texts from a variety of genres; non-fiction texts, novels, short stories, poems and plays. Students will also learn about the different debates and research around the pedagogy of teaching fiction and non-fiction texts in educational contexts.
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Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2024-25 |
After completing this module, students will have gained a knowledge of the principles of how to engage students in schools with texts from a variety of genres; non-fiction texts, novels, short stories, poems and plays. They will also engage with the theoretical underpinning of how to engage students with texts.
Subject content – after completing this module, students should:
Academic and graduate skills – students will:
Develop IT skills with the VLE
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
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Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Students will get oral, peer feedback on their formative 'Working up a text' presentation and written feedback from the module tutor. Marked summative assignments will be assessed in line with department policy.
Atherton, C., Green, A. & Snapper, G. (2013). Teaching English Literature 16-19 An Essential Guide. Abingdon: Routledge
Davison, J. and Dowson, (2014) J. Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School, 4th Edition. Abingdon: Routledge
Dymoke, S. (2009) Teaching English Texts 11-18 London: Continuum
Fleming, M. (2017). Starting Drama Teaching. (4th Edition). Abingdon: Routledge
Fleming, M., and Stevens, D. (2015). English Teaching in the Secondary School: Linking Theory and Practice. 4th Edition. Abingdon: Routledge
Gibson, R (2016). Teaching Shakespeare: A Handbook for Teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Naylor, A., & Wood, A. B. (2012). Teaching Poetry: Reading and responding to poetry in the secondary classroom. Routledge.