English
The study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. It helps create confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and informed citizens. The study of English is essential for the development of confident and informed lifelong learners. The English faculty at Werribee Secondary College works hard to create an environment which is engaging, creative and dynamic through the exploration of the key learning areas of literacy, language and literature. We strive to foster critical thinking and encourage students to analyse the world around them from a variety of different perspectives.
We support students to develop their knowledge of how language enables people to interact effectively, build and maintain their relationships, express and exchange their knowledge, skills, attitudes, feelings and opinions.
Aim
The English curriculum at Werribee Secondary College ensures that students:
Learn to speak, listen, read, view and write with enjoyment, purpose, effect and confidence in a wide range of contexts.
Have capacity to explore and develop complex ideas and issues orally, giving considered reasons for a point of view, using appropriate language to influence and engage the audience and listening actively and critically to the views of others.
Understand distinctive ways to communicate complex, ideas and information effectively through finished writing for different purposes and audiences, using language appropriately.
Discuss different perspectives on complex issues and themes and justify detailed and sophisticated interpretations in selected print and multimodal texts, including national and global issues.
Apply knowledge of the ways in which language varies according to context, purpose, audience and content, and the capacity to apply this knowledge.
Develop the capacity to discuss and analyse texts and language critically.
Have knowledge of the ways textual interpretation and understanding may vary according to cultural, social and personal differences, and the capacity to develop reasoned arguments about interpretation and meaning.
Develop awareness and respect of cultural diversity within the community and how intercultural experiences influence attitudes, values and beliefs.
Apply selectively a range of creative thinking strategies to broaden their knowledge and engage with complex ideas.
Develop competency in ICT literacy.