Assignments in this course are designed to help in preparation both for teaching and for the teaching-related aspects of the job search. The three specific components of course work are: 1) preparation of a Teaching Dossier, including the full design of a course, samples of marking, and a statement of teaching philosophy 2) participation in a panel on a topic related to Pedagogy and English Studies and 3) a teaching interview. The grading in this course is credit/non-credit; students must complete all three components satisfactorily to receive credit.

Formation of panels

Marking exercises

Beginning of Course Outline

Further Annotations or Web Research on Curriculum

Completion of Course Outline

Preparation of Teaching Philosophy Statement

Panel Presentations

Individual Interview

By the end of the course, students should have:

1) a collection of examples for specific teaching situations drawn from experiences across the faculty: approaches to specific texts, ways of teaching critical skills, ways of responding in difficult classroom situations, etc.

2) a file of examples of course outlines and interesting assignments (in Resource Folder)

3) experience in discussing pedagogical matters relating to the teaching of English literature and a broad knowledge of current issues in the profession

4) a knowledge of resources upon which to draw for help in teaching

5) practice in responding to the types of question often asked in the teaching part of job interviews

6) a provisional Teaching Dossier, to be updated and completed during progress through the rest of the programme