Abstract

In this subject students will develop a critical knowledge of English language and literacy as socio-cultural practice and investigate the everyday literacy practices of human beings, particularly young children. Students will develop an understanding of evidence-based practices across the following elements: oral language, phonemic awareness, comprehension, vocabulary, phonics and fluency. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

English language and literacy in the everyday lives of young children: an introduction to socio-cultural perspectivesOral language: acquisition, use and developmentEnglish language learning and literacy practice: understanding transitionsLiterature and the role of texts for language and literacy learning in early childhoodPlay, language and learning: phonemic awareness and comprehension

Assessment items

1. An introduction to language development
2. Early language development: A sociocultural view
3. Quality books for the Read Aloud

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to articulate knowledge of English language and literacy as socio-cultural practice;
2.
be able to discuss oral language acquisition and the everyday language and literacy practices of young children;
3.
be able to articulate knowledge about phonics and phonemic awareness and their relationship to everyday language and literacy practices of young children;
4.
be able to discuss transitions (for example, to preschool, to school, to new social contexts) as related to language, learning and literacy practices;
5.
be able to describe the relationship between language, literacy and literature;
6.
be able to describe different aspects of reading and writing as these relate to language, learning and literature, and everyday literacy practices;
7.
be able to explain how texts (literary, factual, multimodal and digital) support the literacy learning of young children between 0 and 8 years of age; and
8.
be able to explain connections between play, language and learning.

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 32 hours Details Students in the Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (K-12) and the Bachelor of Education (EC&P) will complete an embedded placement for 4 days in host schools/education and care services. During the visits the students will act as helpers to their host teachers. They … For more content click the Read More button below.