In order for students to achieve optimum learning, it is paramount for one not to underestimate the selection as well as usage of relevant and appropriate texts. It is through the use of suitable strategies and available resources that one can implement an effective learning program in order to satisfy the needs of the students within the context of the Syllabus. The Fisher curriculum library presents itself as a valuable stepping stone for pre-service teachers to hone their skills in gathering resources and developing their appropriate expertise which will be a vital necessity when becoming involved in practical teaching. However, if one is to gain the maximum benefits from the services offered by the Fisher Curriculum Library it becomes necessary
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The text contains a diversification of literary experience, such as Samurai death poems and online conversations which gives a relevant connection with its youthful audience. Mortality and death are socially difficult topics presented in the text, thus fulfilling the Stage 5 outcome EN5-5C (NSW Board of Studies, 2012, p. 143), were students are urged to deal with complexity of ideas to provoke critical thought and developing an emotional and moral understanding. Johnson (2014, p. 94) reaffirms the use of texts dealing with such topics as they promote understanding and empathy leading to fruitful discussion. The Japanese setting affords a unique revelation for the readers by introducing a diversity of culture that adheres to the cross curricular priority by incorporating “Asia” within the English K-10 syllabus (NSWBOS, 2012, p. 27). This exposure to an Asian landscape offers opportunity for students to develop their cultural expression, and thus, achieving the requirements of outcome, EN5-8D (NSWBOS, 2012, p. …show more content…
116), were students draws comparison of their personal experiences to the worlds in the texts. Additionally, dealing with more complex issues such as coping with personal loss, homosexuality and family breakdown, which applies to Outcome EN4-7D (NSWBOS, 2012, p.128), as it gives an understanding on texts ability to inform views of the expansive world. The selection of the texts is further vindicated as it is written at a capable reading level to accommodate a broad spectrum of students, further enhanced by the use of dual perspectives throughout the
The text contains a diversification of literary experience, such as Samurai death poems and online conversations which gives a relevant connection with its youthful audience. Mortality and death are socially difficult topics presented in the text, thus fulfilling the Stage 5 outcome EN5-5C (NSW Board of Studies, 2012, p. 143), were students are urged to deal with complexity of ideas to provoke critical thought and developing an emotional and moral understanding. Johnson (2014, p. 94) reaffirms the use of texts dealing with such topics as they promote understanding and empathy leading to fruitful discussion. The Japanese setting affords a unique revelation for the readers by introducing a diversity of culture that adheres to the cross curricular priority by incorporating “Asia” within the English K-10 syllabus (NSWBOS, 2012, p. 27). This exposure to an Asian landscape offers opportunity for students to develop their cultural expression, and thus, achieving the requirements of outcome, EN5-8D (NSWBOS, 2012, p. …show more content…
116), were students draws comparison of their personal experiences to the worlds in the texts. Additionally, dealing with more complex issues such as coping with personal loss, homosexuality and family breakdown, which applies to Outcome EN4-7D (NSWBOS, 2012, p.128), as it gives an understanding on texts ability to inform views of the expansive world. The selection of the texts is further vindicated as it is written at a capable reading level to accommodate a broad spectrum of students, further enhanced by the use of dual perspectives throughout the