Course Summary
This course will help you teach primary students how to understand and use persuasive language. You will explore how to use videos and documentaries to assist students with identifying how texts are trying to influence their audience. You’ll learn how to use videos to teach persuasive language and texts, how to explore a ‘big issue’ that will make learning English meaningful to Year 3-6 students, how to use a range of rhetorical devices, including pathos, ethos and logos, how to access free lesson plans and student worksheets.
Description: This video will give you a brief introduction to the course and the benefits of teaching persuasive language using videos.
You will learn:
- How to use videos to teach persuasive language and texts.
- How to explore a ‘big issue’ that will make learning English meaningful to Year 3-6 students.
- How to use a range of rhetorical devices, including pathos, ethos and logos.
- How to access free lesson plans and student worksheets.
Course time:
This course will take you 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard.
Accreditation:
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories:
- 3.3 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving and critical and creative thinking.
- 4.1 Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities.
This course is accredited by TQI for 2 hours of professional development for teachers in the ACT for 2024.
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Course Content
Getting Started
The English Curriculum
Persuasive Language
Your Teaching
Reflection
Course instructor
Mel Rowland helped write this course. She is an experienced teacher who is passionate about driving change to create high-quality learning experiences for students. She constantly reflects on and develops her own practice so she can adapt and grow to suit the ever-changing context of education. While still continuing to work in a range of schools, Mel is also extending herself beyond school to mentor other teachers, write teaching resources and engage with the broader educational community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this take to complete?
This course will take you 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard.
Will I get proof of completion?
You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish, which you can access any time via your personal dashboard, it will also be sent to you by email.
Is this course accredited?
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories:
- 3.3 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
- 4.1 Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities.
This course is accredited by TQI for 2 hours of professional development for teachers in the ACT for 2024.
What are the curriculum links?
- Year 3 – Year 6: English
- Cross curriculum priorities: Sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
- General capabilities: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, ICT Capability
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