Didactic, Authentic & Functional Pedagogies

NAPLAN preparation (yr 7 & 9) - centrally focused on
language 'rules' and conventions

Texts studies in English are prescribed
based on syllabus requirements and on 'expectations' of
what students in a particular cohort
should be able to read and comprehend

starting with 'foundational' concepts that build towards skills and knowledge of texts

HSC - teaching similar to NAPLAN; building syllabus prescribed knowledge and skills that are 'expected'.

creative writing where students are given the
choice of topic/writing prompt - encourages a personal
connection with and understanding that not all students are
the same

peer marking/feedback - students 'swap' writing with a peer
to offer feedback on their writing

teacher feedback - meaningful feedback that encourages strengths of each learner

utilising on line mediums for students to post/publish their work

teacher modelled writing - showing student
'best practice' for different text types

providing students with a wide range of texts to interact with (comprehension) and tools for composition

new stage 6 English syllabus moves focus to a broader range of texts - digital, 'real world' texts etc rather than traditional

genre studies/text studies in English - allows for a 'purpose' centred approach - teaching analytical skills to allow students to build these skills.