Ap English Language Teaching
Professional Statement
In the 21st Century, what it means to be literate is rapidly changing. I believe that this change requires students to be equipped with a high level of literacy skills to enable them to become critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers who continue to expand their skills, and use them independently and collaboratively. Throughout this report, I have explored the theoretical influences that have impacted the way I view the teaching and learning of Australian English literacy education. Through the examination and analysis of didactic, authentic, functional and critical pedagogies, have explained why a combination of pedagogies is necessary to provide a balanced approach when delivering 21st Century English literacy education.
Jessica Varcin
(The author)
Introduction
Literacy education is an …show more content…
Students furthered their investigation to discover what types of communication products already existed (personal, school and the wider community) and their purpose by participating in a brainstorming activity. The brainstormed information could then be reorganised into categories of direct and indirect communication and the purpose of the communication. Students recorded their data in a retrieval chart. See below.
How and why do people communicate?
Discuss when and why each method would be useful or appropriate. Students would re-visit and add to this retrieval chart throughout the design task.
This type of activity helps students to clarify the information before defining their design brief and determining the design constraints, e.g. design and make a communication product that entertains and would be suitable for young children. For example, a favourite picture book could be read aloud and recorded with different voices for characters and have sound effects added to enhance its
In the 21st Century, what it means to be literate is rapidly changing. I believe that this change requires students to be equipped with a high level of literacy skills to enable them to become critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers who continue to expand their skills, and use them independently and collaboratively. Throughout this report, I have explored the theoretical influences that have impacted the way I view the teaching and learning of Australian English literacy education. Through the examination and analysis of didactic, authentic, functional and critical pedagogies, have explained why a combination of pedagogies is necessary to provide a balanced approach when delivering 21st Century English literacy education.
Jessica Varcin
(The author)
Introduction
Literacy education is an …show more content…
Students furthered their investigation to discover what types of communication products already existed (personal, school and the wider community) and their purpose by participating in a brainstorming activity. The brainstormed information could then be reorganised into categories of direct and indirect communication and the purpose of the communication. Students recorded their data in a retrieval chart. See below.
How and why do people communicate?
Discuss when and why each method would be useful or appropriate. Students would re-visit and add to this retrieval chart throughout the design task.
This type of activity helps students to clarify the information before defining their design brief and determining the design constraints, e.g. design and make a communication product that entertains and would be suitable for young children. For example, a favourite picture book could be read aloud and recorded with different voices for characters and have sound effects added to enhance its