There are many considerations that English teachers take into account when choosing which texts to teach, including pedagogical, socio-cultural, and political questions, as well as a knowledge of their students and their strengths and interests. Assessment requirements and departmental priorities also shape these decisions.
In this webinar, teachers Dr Taylor Hughson and Jordan Tricklebank, along with Dr Claudia Rozas from the University of Auckland, will explore the many factors influencing teachers’ professional decision-making. They will also share some examples of texts they have taught throughout their careers, and how successful they were in terms of achieving their teaching and learning objectives.
Dr Claudia Rozas is a lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland.
Jordan Tricklebank (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Mahuta) is an English teacher at Takapuna Grammar School and the curator of Māori Literature Blog.
Dr Taylor Hughson is an experienced English teacher who recently completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge.
