NCEA L1 English - Top Of Their Game

This course looks at heroes within a sporting context. We all know of Michael Jordan, Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, Louis Hamilton or Lionel Messi. They are considered to be sporting heroes, but are they really? Are they all equal in terms of the value they have given to sport and the world as a whole? Is someone who challenges racism or discrimination on the sporting field more of a hero than one who has made millions of dollars? What about the sportsperson who gives back to their local community versus the one who we see on multiple product endorsements?

This course will develop core English skills around the theme of 'holding out for a hero' with a sporting focus. 

English as a subject area focuses on the two key strands – making meaning and creating meaning. We focus on communication through a range of texts and mediums to reflect societal changes and 21st Century learning foci. English encompasses learning the language, using the language and thinking beyond the language through authentic learning contexts.

Specifically, this involves learners being willing to have their ideas challenged; to developing their own ideas and opinions through critical literacy and working on the skills required to be confident using their own personal voice.