This document provides an overview of an introductory lecture for an English curriculum studies unit. It includes quotes from students on why they want to become English teachers and discusses how the unit will help students develop a philosophy of English teaching and learn strategies to support student learning and instructional planning. It also notes that curriculum requirements are changing and introduces some key concepts like literacy, multiliteracy, and the role of literature in the English curriculum. The lecture concludes by outlining required reading and optional additional resources for students.

1. English Curriculum Studies 1 CLB018 / CLP408Lecture 1: IntroductionKelli McGraw

2. ‘Because I believe in the improving and civilising qualities of literature’‘Because I love reading!’‘Teachers get good holidays, and I liked English’‘I look good in cardigans’‘to start a revolution’‘I had a great teacher that inspired me’Why do you want to be an English teacher?‘because I’m a film buff ’‘It’s a secure career path’‘I’ve seen too many students who can’t read or write well – I want to make a difference’‘it complements my other teaching area’‘I have a wild imagination and want to encourage creativity in others’‘Because the English language is beautiful and amazing’‘I love to create with words – I’d love to be a writer or an actor or something in another life’

3. What is your relationship with language?What do you read?What do you write?Do you like visual texts?Do you have a bookshelf?Are you a gamer?How much TV do you watch?How much social writing do you do online?Do you borrow books or films from others?Do you visit the library if you don’t have to?What are you most afraid of?

4. How this unit help you become a better English teacher:Module 1 “Informing theories of language” will help you to:build your own personal philosophy for English teaching

5. recognise outdated (but persistent) theories of language

6. understand how different approaches and philosophies overlap

7. evaluate the theoretical underpinning of classroom resourcesModule 2 “Supporting students and instructional planning” will help you to:plan English lessons

8. identify and select effective teaching strategies

9. be aware of learners’ needs