English is one of the three official languages of Aotearoa New Zealand. English is an essential tool for full participation in our personal, local, national and global communities. At Te Kura, the study of English supports ākonga to extend their competency in the use of language in a variety of contexts including tertiary study and the workplace. Ākonga develop a sense of their identity as New Zealanders and explore their heritage through the study of novels, films, short stories and shorter texts. They also develop critical thinking skills, which enables them to evaluate and challenge the thinking of others as well as contribute to important global debates. The subject is structured to allow maximum flexibility in course design. Ākonga follow a course that is linked to their learning needs and goals. They progress through the levels at their own pace. For NCEA, ākonga select a pathway to follow but can change pathways at any time.
The focus of Level 2 English is on ākonga developing an increasingly sophisticated understanding of purpose, audience, ideas, language and structure. Ākonga analyse existing written, visual and oral texts as well as create their own. Within the course, ākonga can take one of several pathways depending on their goals, interests and skills. English is structured to allow maximum flexibility in course design, so ākonga can work at their own pace and alter their path at any time. All standards are available to all ākonga. Ākonga can gain UE literacy (5 reading and 5 writing credits) within this course from the following standards. AS91098, AS91099, AS91100, AS91101, AS91105, AS91106.
The pathways are: E (Endorsement) a full NCEA achievement standard programme with the opportunity to gain endorsement at the Merit or Excellence levels. Internal and external standards.
I (Internal) an internal achievement standard programme, with a focus on meeting the University Entrance literacy requirement (five reading and five writing credits at Level 2 or above). Internal standards only
No prior learning needed.
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