Building Field Knowledge of the NSW 7-10 English Syllabus.

Having read the foreign languages syllabuses numerous times over the years, it was interesting to note the differences and similarities between the English curriculum and the 100 hour Stage 4 LOTE course. I have been teaching and programming on this course for 5 years.

Positives

• Clear explanations of the outcomes for stages 4 and 5. (pg 13)
• Inclusion of the ESL scales (pg 15)
• Life Skills guidelines (pgs 5-6)
• Continuum of Outcomes in English from Stage 3 to Stage 6. (pgs 46- 53)
• Choosing assessment strategies (pg 64-66)
• Emphasis for reading and writing for pleasure.

Minus

• Eleven outcomes!! Eeek! So much to teach!

Interesting

• Same cross curriculum content..Phew!
• Objectives (pg 12)

I look forward to working with the National English Curriculum once it comes out in the future.