1ELO - Level 1 English: Looking In, Looking Out
1ELO Course DescriptionBefore we look at the world around us, we must first understand the world within us. Your learning in this course will focus on exploring individual and shared values and how those values connect to your place in Aotearoa and the wider world. You will focus on relevant social issues and how those issues are expressed in a variety of texts.
Your learning in this course will be co-constructed with you to focus on topics of shared interest and personal value. Some example topics include the power of social media, protesting injustice, the teen voice, positive relationships, or the growing threat of limited resources.
You will develop your understanding of how you can use the power of words to have a voice on those issues in a variety of forms. You will create a portfolio of fiction and/or non-fiction writing that promotes the awareness of social issues and challenges perspectives.
Please note:
In 2024, we are offering several different options of English to try to cater to student interests. These courses will only run if sufficient numbers of students select them. For this reason, you will need to choose a back up English course in case your selected course does not run.
Please ask your English teacher if you would like further clarification.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
2AENG - Level 2 English Academic, 2SENG - Level 2 English Studies
This course supports learning towards all career pathways as the course is focused on critical thinking, analytical reading, writing in various forms, and effective communication.
Career PathwaysCook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Business Analyst, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Patternmaker, Chemist, Statistician, Building Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Barrister, Sound Technician, Author, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Technician, Microbiologist, Baker, Dancer, Building Insulator, Tailor/Dressmaker, Courier/Delivery Agent, Debt Collector, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Brick and Blocklayer, Phlebotomist, Brewer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Entertainer, Butcher, Dairy Processing Operator, Line Mechanic, Contact Centre Worker, Film/Television Camera Operator, Textile Process Operator, Surgeon, Counsellor, Carpenter, Urban/Regional Planner, Kitchenhand, Minister of Religion, Science Technician, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Fashion Designer, Trainer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Diver, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Interpreter, Pharmacist, Community Development Worker, Musician, Event Manager, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Curator, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Foreign Policy Officer, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Visual Merchandiser, Workplace Relations Adviser, Forensic Scientist, Driving Instructor, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Records Adviser, Human Resources Adviser, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Exhibition and Collections Technician, Importer/Exporter, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Financial Adviser, Firefighter, Ranger, Fishery Officer, Flight Instructor, Food Technologist, Forest Manager, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Furniture Packer/Mover, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Health and Safety Inspector, Health Services Manager, Helicopter Pilot, Health Care Assistant, Immigration Officer, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Security Officer/Guard, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Model, Mortgage Broker, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Parking Officer, Payroll Officer, Photographer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Production Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Real Estate Agent, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Tour Guide, Tyre Technician, Intelligence Officer, Management Consultant, Marketing Specialist, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Garment Technician
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA personal laptop is strongly encouraged for all class learning and assessment work.