Introducing the English Curriculum (Years 0 - 6)

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'Understand, Know, and Do' framework in the English curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A structure for organizing knowledge and skills in the curriculum

Question 2

What is the critical focus of Phase 1 in the English curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Thriving in environments rich in literacy and maths

Question 3

What does the 'Writing' strand focus on during Phase 1 of the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Developing transcription skills for handwriting and sentence construction

Question 4

What does the UKD Overview help teachers understand?

Accepted Answer

The big ideas, concepts, and practices in the English learning area

Question 5

What is the main focus of the English Years 0-6 learning area in the New Zealand Curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Building a foundation for English literacy and communication skills

Question 6

In the 'Oral Language' strand, what methods of communication are included?

Accepted Answer

Spoken language, New Zealand Sign Language, and AAC

Question 7

How are the content and progress outcomes structured in the English curriculum?

Accepted Answer

They are sequenced across phases,focusing on breadth & depth of knowledge

Question 8

What does the 'Oral Language' strand in the English Years 0-6 curriculum emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Building strong communication skills and interactions

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of 'critical analysis' as described in the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and evaluating the perspectives and ideas expressed in texts

Question 10

What does 'explicit teaching' involve?

Accepted Answer

Explaining new concepts & processes clearly,with ongoing dialogue & support

Question 11

What is the primary goal of 'inclusive teaching and learning'?

Accepted Answer

Environments that respond to student strengths & needs, fostering belonging

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT part of the English 'Do' practices in the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Writing only for academic purposes

Question 13

What does the 'Reading' strand focus on in the first years (Years 0-3)?

Accepted Answer

Phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding skills, and conventions of print

Question 14

What are the five key characteristics of how we learn according to the science of learning?

Accepted Answer

Supportive Classes, Prior Knowledge, Cognitive Load, Wellbeing, Motivation

Question 15

What is the critical focus of Phase 2 in the English curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Expanding horizons of knowledge and collaboration

Question 16

What type of texts do students primarily work with in the early stages of the English curriculum (Years 0-3)?

Accepted Answer

Written texts that develop phonics and decoding skills

Question 17

Which educational framework is mentioned as influencing the English curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Te Mātaiaho

Question 18

What is the purpose of using 'digital tools' in the English curriculum?

Accepted Answer

To enhance meaning-making and text creation

Question 19

What is the purpose of the 'progression model' in the English curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Developing greater breadth, depth, and sophistication in their learning

Question 20

What is the importance of 'social and emotional wellbeing' in the learning process?

Accepted Answer

It directly affects students’ ability to learn & engage with the content

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